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MSOE-001: Sociology of Education

Section-I

1. Critically examine the issue of positive discrimination and affirmative action in the context of education in India. 20
2. Does education facilitate democracy? Discuss. 20
3. Bring out the major differences between the processes of socialization and education. 20
4. Critically discuss the innovative initiatives towards education at the grass-roots with particular reference to the Hoshangabad Science Teaching Programme. 20
5. ‘Education is preparation for social role in ideal State’. Discuss. 20

Section-II

6. What is multicultural education? Discuss its relevance in contemporary society. 20
7. Discuss the role of distance education in teacher training at primary level. 20
8. Critically discuss the impact of globalization and free market economy on higher education. 20
9. Critically examine the policy framework for educational reforms in India. 20
10. Discuss the major challenges to higher education in India. 20

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MSOE-002: Diaspora and Transnational Communities

Section-1

1. Briefly examine the nature of Chinese diaspora. 20
2. Describe the migration patterns of Indian Diaspora to Europe in Post-independent India. 20
3. Elaborate on the nature of Indian diaspora in Fiji 20
4. Write note on the five patterns of Indian emigration. 20

Section-II

5. Discuss the role of literature in highlighting the diasporic experiences of
   Indians abroad, with reference to Canada 20
6. Critically evaluate the evolving Indian state policies for the Indians overseas 20
7. Examine the nature of Indian virtual communities in cyber space 20
8. Why are Indians considered a model minority in the USA 20

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MSOE-003: Sociology of Religion

Section-I

1. In what way does religion contribute to the healing process? Illustrate your answer with a suitable example. 20
2. Discuss the role religious specialists in society with reference to the perspective of Max Weber. 20
3. Critically discuss Durkheim’s perspective on religion. 20
4. Examine Marxian approach to the understanding of religion. 20
5. Explain the role of priests and prophets in Nuer society. 20

Section-II

6. Discuss the main reasons that contributed to the wide spread of the cult of Sai Baba of Shirdi. 20
7. ‘Religion is a system of symbols’. Discuss. 20
8. What is ‘totemism’? In what way does it reflect the relationship between human beings (culture) and nature. 20
9. Discuss Peter Berger’s viewpoint on the future of religion in society. 20
10. Write short notes on the following:
    (i) Religious Conversion
    (ii) Communalism 20

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MSOE-004: Urban Sociology-

Section-I

1. Define the concept of ‘Urban’. How are the urban areas in India demarcated officially? Discuss. 20
2. What do you understand by the ecological approach to the understanding of urban? Discuss. 20
3. Describe the structure of the city as given by E. W. Burgess. 20
4. Discuss the changing nature of family in Indian cities with suitable examples. 20
5. Discuss the emergence of the political economy approach towards the under standing of urban. 20

Section-II

6. How does the rural influence the urban in India? Discuss critically in the light of farmers movement. 20
7. Describe the nature of unorganised labour and their role in urban India. 20
8. Do you think pollution in cities in India is impacting the work output of city dwellers? Discuss. 20
9. Discuss role of media in contemporary urban governance with suitable illustrations. 20
10. Write short notes on any two of the following:
    (a) Metro city
    (b) Pilgrimage city
    (c) Urban planning
    (d) Urban governance 10 x 2

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MPS-003 : INDIA: DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT

SECTION-I

1. Discuss how democracy and development are co-related to each other
2. Analyse the working of the federal system in India.
3. Discuss the significance of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in Indian democracy.
4. Critically analyse the functioning of parliamentary democracy in India.
5. Write short notes on the following in about 250 words each:
   a) The Naxalbari Peasant Uprising
   b) Indicators of Human Development

SECTION-II

6. Critically examine the impact of the new economic policy on working class in India
7. Comment on the following in about 250 words each:
   a) Caste in Indian Democracy
   b) Gender and Development
8. Discuss the Factors for the growth of regionalism in India.
9. Explain the role of media in Indian democracy
10. Write short notes on the following in about 250 words each:
    a) Economic Consequences of Migration
    b) Identity Politics in India

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MPA-016: Decentralisation and Local Governance

SECTION-I

1. Discuss the evolution and significance of democratic decentralisation in India. 20
2. Explain the concept of empowerment by highlighting the problems in achieving empowerment. 20
3. Describe the politico-administrative components of decentralisation and suggest necessary measures to strengthen them. 20
4. Examine the partnership among local authorities and special purpose agencies in the health sector. 20
5. “Owing to the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, municipalities are functioning as effective institutions of local self-governance at the grassroots level”. Comment. 20

SECTION-II

6. Discuss the impact of decentralised development. 20
7. Explain the term institutional capacity building and suggest ways for capacity building of elected representatives. 20
8. What are the different requirements in development planning? 20
9. Examine the structure, powers and functions of local government. 20
10. Write short notes on the following in 250 words each:
    a) Modalities for people’s participation. 10
    b) Sustainable development and governance. 10

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