DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Sociology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
SOCIAL WELFARE ADMINISTRATION AND LEGISLATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the concept of social policy.
2. Briefly explain the scope and social legislation.
3. Highlight the essence of legislation related to child
maintenance.
4. Mention the duties and responsibilities of office bearers
as per the Indian trust Act, 1881.
5. List out the policies related to other backward classes.
6. Explain the nature of social welfare administration in
government organizations.
7. Bring out the essence of laws related to juvenile
delinquency.
8. Differentiate adoption from guardianship.
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Describe the objectives and functions of social welfare
boards.
10. How does social legislation act as an instrument of social
change?
11. Explain the Hindu laws related the marriage, divorce,
dowry and widow remarriage.
12. Elucidate the various aspects of foreign contribution
(Regulation) Amendment Act, 1985.
13. Give an account of sources and instruments of social
policy.
14. Explain the policies related to scheduled tribes.
15. Give an amount of various national and international
non government organizations working for the welfare of
women and children.