Kerala University 2009 M.A Sociology society : structure and change - Question Paper
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M.A. Sociology Previous Degree Examination, August 2009 (2007 Admission) (New Scheme)
SOC.2.1. V : KERALA SOCIETY : STRUCTURE AND CHANGE
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 85
PART - A
Answer all questions put () mark on the correct answer : (10x1=10 Marks)
1. The Nair Marriage is generally known as
a) Karavan
b) Sambandham
c) Shadi
d) Thirumanam
2. Kinship systems
a) Are identical in all cultures
b) Are arbitrary inventions of the human imagination
c) Are routed in biological processes
d) None of these
3 . Folkways are
a) Spontaneous and uncoordinated
b) Planned and coordinated
c) Rationally throughout, logical and coordinated
d) Sudden but rational and logical
4. Which is correct ?
a) Every family evolves its own norms
b) Each family may evolved same norms of its own
c) Every family had norms which are an exact replica of the normative nature of the society
d) With minor deviations, all societies and families have the same normative
5. Which of the following represents the hypothesis ?
a) Collection of date
b) Focusing the factors for research
c) Formulating generalizations
d) Processing and analyzing of data
6. Where there is life there is society whose words are these ?
a) August Comte
b) Herbert Spencer
c) Mac Iver
d) Confucius
7. Origin of Society was due to
a) Force
b) Gods work
c) Evolution
d) None of the above
8. Untouchability is a typical characteristic of_system.
a) Political
b) Social
c) Cultural
d) Economic
9. Migration is related to
a) Over population
b) Lower population
c) Push factor
d) None of the above
10. Untouchability Act was passed in the year_
a) 1955
b) 1960
c) 1953
d) 1958
PART - B
Answer any five questions not more than 500 words each : (5x7=35 Marks)
11. Describe caste system in Kerala.
12. Provide a brief account on the changing class profile in Kerala.
13. Describe the Matrilineal pattern of Kerala.
14. Bring out the change in the Marriage institution in Kerala Society.
15. Elucidate the fisher folk problems in Kerala.
16. Highlight the achievements of marginalized communities in Kerala.
17. Give a brief account on the Demographic Transition in Kerala.
18. Describe the consumerism pattern of Kerala.
PART - C
Answer any two questions not more than 1500 words each : (2x20=40 Marks)
19. Explain the social structure of Kerala from a Historical perspective.
20. Analyse the anti caste and untouchability movements in Kerala.
21. Describe the status of SC and OBCs in Kerala and explain the impact of constitutional provisions and its implementation to improve their structure.
22. Critically examine the migration problems of Kerala.
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