NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY QUESTION, 2011, M.A.[Sociology], Part-II, Paper-XIII (Rural Society in india)

NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY QUESTION, 2011, M.A.[Sociology], Part-II, Paper-XIII (Rural Society in india)

                                                                               2011
                                                                      Full marks: 80
                                                                      Time: 3 hours
                                          Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Define Rural Sociology. Describe its subject matter and scope.

2. What is Little Tradition and great Tradition? Explain its importance in understanding rural culture.

3. Explain the concept of Indian rural community. Discuss the characteristics of Indian rural community.

4. Discuss the concept of peasant society. State the difference between peasant Society and little community.

5. Define Joint Family. discuss the nature and factors of change in rural joint family.

6. What do you understand by mode of production. Explain the theoretical aspects of mode of production and production relations.

7. Examine the Land management and agrarian relations in india.

8. Give a Sociological definition of Poverty. Evaluate the efforts towards poverty eradication.

9. Evaluate the achievements of community development project.

10. what is social Movement? Describe its conceptual elements.