SW 4954/3955 – WELFARE OF WEAKER SECTIONS

Date : 18-04-2012 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

Part A

Answer all Questions in not more than 50 words each: 2 x 10 = 20

What is meant by the term Dalit Bhaujan?
Mention any two commissions appointed to look in to the issues of the Minorities.
Define a Tribe.
Who were the two main parties to the Poona Pact?
What is meant by the term “Welfare State”?
What do you understand by the term, “social audit” ?
Expand the following SCP, SEZ, TRYFED, MGNREGS.
State any two programs for the welfare of the ST community.
What is Social Inclusion?
Give the names of any two organizations working for the rights of Dalits.

Part B

Answer any four in not more than 300 words each: 4 x 10 = 40

Explain the reservation policy of Tamil Nadu.
Differentiate between rights based approach and welfare approach.
What are the salient features of the Forest Rights Act?
Examine the reasons for tribal backwardness in India.
How does budget analysis contribute to the advocacy efforts to uplift the disadvantaged sections?
Compare the two backward classes commissions.

Part C

Answer any two in not more than 600 words each: 2 x 20 = 40

Highlight in detail the role of social reformers in alleviating inequality in society? Explain with examples.
In what ways has the law been able to address the issues of Untouchability in India?
Design a development plan to enable the poor lake fishing communities to break the shackles of poverty.
Highlight in detail the problems faced by women in today’s scenario.