LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIALWORK

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2003

SW 3981/ SW 920–IV / SW 3952/SW 920-I  – WELFARE OF WEAKER SECTIONS

 

07.11.2003                                                                                                       Max.   : 100 Marks

1.00 – 4.00

 

SECTION – A

 

Answer ALL questions, each not exceeding 50 words                                           (10 x 2 = 20)

 

1. Define ‘Weaker Section’
2. What does “Scheduled Caste” refer to?
3. What are the indicators of backwardness?
4. Explain the concept ‘Dalit’.
5. What does “Denotified Tribe” Refer to?
6. State the reason for displacement of Tribals.
7. Name the indicators of development.
8. Write a note on bonded labour among scheduled castes.
9. Define ‘Caste’.
10. Explain the concept ‘Tribal economy’.

 

SECTION – B

 

Answer any FOUR, each not exceeding 300 words                                               (4 x 10 = 40)

 

11. Discuss the salient characteristics of Tribal communities.
12. Bring out the significance of Reservation Policy for scheduled Casts in India today.
13. What according to you are the unique problem encountered by the Tribes today?
14. Bring out the contribution of any ONE social reformer, for the cause of Scheduled castes in India.
15. Discuss the major problems of the Indian rural population.

 

SECTION – C

 

Answer any TWO within 900 words each.                                                             (2 x 20 = 40)

 

16. Discuss the historical development of caste system in India and outline the legislative measures available to eradicate untouchability.
17. Explain the administrative set-up of central and State governments for the welfare of Scheduled castes and their major schemes for their development.
18. Critically analyse the schemes implemented for the development of Tribes in India.

 

 

 

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