LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI– 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – HISTORY
third SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2003
HT 3800/H 915 INDIAN WOMEN THROUGH THE AGES
03.11.2003 Max: 100 Marks
1.00 – 4.00
PART –A (4 ´ 5= 20 Marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following in not more than 100 words each
- Ancient Indian Women
- Purdah System
- Vijayalakshmi Pandit
- Shah Banu’s Case
- Domestic violence Bill
- Eco -Feminism
Part – b (2 ´ 10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following in 300 words each
- Explain the measures taken by the government during the Nineteenth century
for the welfare of women.
- ‘The struggle for gender equality exists even after fifty six years of
independence’- Identify the causes
- Evaluate the plan of action recommended on the eve of the international
women’s Decade to promote the welfare of women.
- Account for the Indian feminist movement since 1947.
PART – C (3 ´ 20 = 60 Marks)
Answer any THREE of the following in 1200 words each
- Examine the status of women in Ancient India.
- Discuss the efforts taken by Indian Social reformers for the emancipation
of women.
- Assess the role of Rukmani Arundale & Muthulakshami Reddy for the cause
of India women.
- Enumerate the various legislative enactments of the government to empower
Indian women since 1947.
- “Laws will be meaningless if the social attitudes subjugating the girls are not
removed” – Discuss.
Latest Govt Job & Exam Updates: