M.A. (Sociology) SOCIOLOGY OF MODERNIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT

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M.A. (Sociology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.

SOCIOLOGY OF MODERNIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 x 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Explain various types of development.

2. Discuss the significance of Gandhian models of development.

3. Discuss in detail about social inequalities of development.

4. Explain new dependency theory with suitable examples.

5. Define modernization. Explain its impact in India.

6. Discuss the effect of sustainable development.

7. Write a note on global warming.

8. Narrate the agrarian issues of Indian society.

PART B — (4 x 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Describe the meaning and characteristics of development.

10. Discuss in detail the Millennium development goal.

11. Explain the factors influencing poverty circle in the contemporary society.

12. Explain the dependency perspective and classical dependency theory of modernization.

13. Explain the factors influencing climate change.

14. Examine the relevance of Nehruvian model of development in the present context.

15. What is gender and human development? Explain its importance.

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