LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – HISTORY

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

SO 2901 – SOCIAL MOVEMENTS IN INDIA

 

 

 

Date & Time: 26/04/2007 / 1:00 – 4:00      Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART – A

 

Answer ALL questions in about 30 words each                            (2×10=20 Marks)

1. Define Social Movements.
2. What is meant by collective mobilisation?
3. Differentiate Rebellion and Revolution.
4. Mention any two theories on social movements.
5. What were the three types of temples established by Sri Narayana Guru?
6. Define backward classes.
7. Write short notes on Sathya Shodhak Samaj.
8. What was the ideology of Mahar movement?
9. What were the mode of campaign of Narmada Bachao Andolan?
10. When does a movement cease to be a social movement?

 

PART –B

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each                  (5×8=40 Marks)

1. Describe the important characteristics of a social movement.
2. Analyse the Neo-classical theory of social movements
3. “Brahmo Samaj launched a crusade against inequalities”. Discuss.
4. Highlight the attempts made by Arya Samaj to revive the ancient Vedic religion.
5. Explain the social and religious reforms of Aligarh movement.
6. Bring out the efforts of Jyothiba Phule and Ambedkar in the Dalit movement
7. Highlight the importance of Narmada Bachao Andolan..

 

PART –C

 

Answer any TWO questions in1200 words each`                          (2×20=40 Marks)

1. Discuss the various stages involved in the formation of social movements.
2. Highlight the contribution of S.N.Guru in uplifting the Ezhavas through SNDP.
3. Trace the origin and growth of Non- Brahmin Movement in Tamilnadu.
4. Explain the role of women in Chipko Movement. Describe the ecological crisis of deforestation

 

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