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MSOE-001: Sociology of Education

Section-I

1. Discuss the sociological perspective on education. 20
2. Compare functionalist and conflict approaches towards the understanding of education. 20
3. How does education perpetuate gender inequality in society? Discuss. 20
4. Discuss the relation between education and social mobility. 20
5. How does education help in nation building? Explain. 20

Section-II

6. What is multicultural education? Discuss its relevance in contemporary society. 20
7. “Education is a tool for women’s empowerment”. Discuss. 20
8. Analyse the impact of globalization on higher education in India. 20
9. What do you understand by knowledge society? Describe its relation to education. 20
10. Explain the philosophical foundation of distance education. 20

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MSOE-002: Diaspora and Transnational Communities

Section-1

1. Briefly examine the nature of Jewish Diaspora. 20
2. Describe the migration patterns of Indian Diaspora to the Gulf region. 20
3. What are the five patterns of Indian emigration? 20
4. Describe the historical context of Indian emigration during colonial times. 20

Section-II

5. Discuss the role of Bollywood in the representation of the Indian diaspora. 20
6. Write a note on the socio-cultural linkages between Indian diasporas. 20
7. Discuss the nature of transnational networks among Punjabi diaspora. 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. Describe and discuss the sociological perspective on religion. 20
2. Discuss the elements of soul and sacrifice in religious beliefs. 20
3. What is the “okka”? Discuss with examples. 20
4. Explain T.N. Madan’s view of non-renunciation with suitable example. 20
5. Explain Weber’s perspective on the origins of the spirit of capitalism. 20

Section-II

6. Explain phenomenology of religion with special reference to Peter Bergers’ view. 20
7. Discuss the main features of communalism and fundamentalism. 20
8. Discuss Clifford Geertz’s approach to the understanding of religion. 20
9. What is a pluralist society? Describe any one of the major religious teachings. 20
10. Describe the Indian experience in the realm of secularism and secularization. 20

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MSOE-004: Urban Sociology

Section-I

1. Describe the ecological park theory with suitable examples. 20
2. Define the concept of city and discuss the town/city distinction according to the Indian Census. 20
3. What are pre-industrial cities? Describe and discuss its features with an example. 20
4. Discuss the meaning of New Urban Sociology? What does it constitute? 20
5. How does the forces of technological and socio-cultural changes in society impact the family. Discuss with examples. 20
6. Analyse the different aspects of social change in rural areas in India with reference to life-style and social mobility. 20

Section-II

7. How has the occupational structure changed after economic liberalization, privatization and globalization in urban India. 20
8. Which is more acute-urban poverty or rural poverty in India? Discuss critically with examples. 20
9. In what ways does urban ecology and environment impact the lives of people living in cities? Discuss 20
10. Discuss critically the role and responsibility of media in urban governance. 20

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MPS-003 : INDIA: DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT

SECTION-I

1. Critically examine the working of the federal system in India.
2. Discuss the main challenges of ethnicity for the nation-state in India.
3. Discuss the importance of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in Indian democracy.
4. What are the non-party institutions of participation? How do they complement the democratic process?
5. Write short notes on the following in about 250 words each:
   a) Caste in Indian Democracy
   b) Identity Politics in India

SECTION-II

6. Critically analyse the role of media in shaping public policies and public opinion.
7. Comment on the following in about 250 words each:
   a) Sustainable Development
   b) Gender and Development
8. Discuss the factors for the growth of regionalism in India.
9. Discuss the changing notions of civil society and its importance in contemporary
   era.
10. Write short notes on the following in about 250 words each:
    a) Language and politics in India
    b) Economic Consequences of Migration

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MPA-016: DECENTRALISATION AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE

SECTION-I
1) Discuss the importance of decentralisation and suggest necessary measures for strengthening decentralised development in India. 20
2) Describe the administrative decentralisation in contemporary scenario. 20
3) “The Bhagidari programme of Delhi Government has promoted the GovernmentCitizens partnership”. Comment. 20
4) Examine the partnership among local authorities and special purpose agencies in
education sector. 20
5) Explain the concept of empowerment and highlight the problems and constraints in
achieving empowerment. 20

SECTION-II
6) “Owing to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, the PRIs are functioning as
effective institutions of local self-governance at the grassroots level”. Examine. 20
7) Explain the organisational structure of Urban Local Government. 20
8) Describe the resources of local bodies. 20
9) “Municipalities in urban areas are functioning as an effective institution of local- self
government”. Comment. 20
10) Define sustainable development and enumerate its major challenges to sustainable
development and environment. 20

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