LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034.

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – sOCIAL WORK

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2003

SW 3952 / SW 3981  –  welfare of weaker sections

 

22.04.2003

1.00 – 4.00                                                                                                    Max : 100 Marks

                                                                PART – A                                       (10´ 2=20 marks)

      Answer ALL the questions in not more than 50 words.

 

1. Expand SEBC, GATT, PCRA
2. Mention any two criteria for backward class.
3. Mention any two Backward classes Commission.
4. What is meant by ST?
5. What is the special component plan?
6. Write a note on protection discrimination.
7. What is socialization?
8. What is civil disability?
9. Mention any four social activist who worked for the upliftment of the backward classes.
10. What does the term ‘integration’ mean with reference to a tribal society?

 

 

                                                                PART – B                                       (4´ 10=40 marks)

      Answer any FOUR not exceeding 300 words each.

 

11. How does reservation policy ensure the upliftment of the SEBC’s?
12. What were the implications of the Poona Pact?
13. What are the provisions under PCRA to protect the dalits?
14. What is land alienation? How is the government responsible for it?
15. Explain with an example the exclusion of people participating in planning?
16. Explain the schemes available for the development of tribals.

 

 

                                                               PART – C                                         (2´20=40 marks)

Answer any TWO not exceeding 600 words each.

 

17. Trace the development of reservations in India.
18. How does communalism and globalization affect the advancement of dalits?
19. Development projects aim at the development of the powerful sectors and are ignorant of the weaker sections. Explain with examples.

 

 

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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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