Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2017
B.A. Education (Subsidiary), Part-I
Paper-I (Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define education and explain its scope.
2. What should be the aims of education in modern India? Discuss in detail.
3. In which way education helps in social development?
4. Describe the functions of education for national life.
5. Write the nature and functions of educational philosophy.
6. Write meaning and objectives of education Buddhist philosophy. Explain the features
curriculum according to this philosophy.
7. What are the kinds of discipline? Throw light on its philosophical principles.
8. How can family be made an effective agencies of education?
9. Describe the functions of social groups.
10. What is meant by equality of educational apportunity? What in you opinion, should
be done to attain the equality of educational opportunity in India?