DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Sociology) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2017.
INDIAN SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following in about 150 words each.
1. Explain the aspects of socio-cultural organisations.
2. List out the causes of caste discrimination.
3. Elucidate the constitutional safeguards of untouchability.
4. "Family is the important social system" Justify.
5. Write a short note on Lineage and Descent.
6. Differentiate competition and conflict.
7. How did heredity and environment influence the sociocultural
aspects of society?
8. Enumerate the special events of Muslim marriage.
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following in about 700 words each.
9. Give an account on socio cultural aspects of Indian
society.
10. Explain the characteristics and theories of caste system.
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11. Explain the Indian constitutions which safeguards
against caste discrimination and untouchability.
12. "Untouchability is an important social issue of
Independence India" State.
13. Describe the kinship system in India.
14. Explain the impact of urbanisation.
15. Critically analsye the reason for globalisation.