SO 3202 – INDIAN SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Date : 28/04/08 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

SECTION – A

Answer ALL the questions in 30 words each ( 10 x 2 = 20 marks )

Define or explain the following

01) Define Social Problem.

02) What do you mean by seasonal Unemployment.

03) What is the meaning of Tribe?

04) Define Development.

05) What do you mean by child prostitution?

06) Define insurance schemes.

07) What is the meaning of black money?

08) Who is a Public servant? Give example.

09) What is a role model?

10) Define anti-social element.

SECTION – B

Answer any FIVE of the following in 300 words each ( 5 x 8 = 40 marks )

11) Discuss the characteristics of social problems?

12) What are the problems of child abuse?

13) Discuss the present status of unemployment in India.

14) What is a crime? Explain its nature.

15) Write short notes on the current problems in India

16) Explain the pros and cons of the Reservation Policy in India.

17) Discuss the status of political corruption and scandals in India.

SECTION – C

Answer any TWO of the following in 1200 words each ( 2 x 20 = 40 marks )

18) Explain the various types of Corruption and its impact on Indian social system and suggest

measures to eradicate it.

19) Explain with examples the concept of child labour and bring out its causes and effects.

20) Critically examine the development programmes for SCs and STs in India.

21) Explain the nature of unemployment and its impact on the society.