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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION SOCIOLOGY
SECONDSEMESTER APRIL 2018
17/16PSO2MC02/SO2811- SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT
Date: 19-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 01:00-04:00
PART A
Answer the following in about 30 words each: (10X 20)
1. Define the concept of development.
2. What are the main goals of development?
3. What is laissez faire?
4. Distinguish between modernity and tradition.
5. Write a note on unequal exchange.
6. What is participatory development?
7. What are the various agencies of development?
8. What is sustainable development?
9. What was the main aim of the first five year plan?
10. Define globalization.
PART B
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each: (5X 40)
11. Describe the approach of sustainable development.
12. NGOs perform social action. Explain the role of NGOs in empowerment of the marginalised?
13. "Industrialization and Urbanization are linked process." Discuss.
14. Describe the world's system model of development.
15. Elucidate the advantages and disadvantages of socialist model of development.
16. Elucidate the role of government in development.
17. Highlight the impact of information technology on development.
PART C
Answer any TWO questions in about 1,200 words each: (2X 20= 40)
18. Describe the capitalist model of economy and bring out its advantages and disadvantages.
19. Define development. Clarify any three perspectives of development in detail.
20. Critically examine the modernization and centre periphery theory of development.
21. Critically examine the planned development through any four five year plans.