LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIAL WORK
THIRD SEMESTER – April 2009
SW 3955 / 3984 - WELFARE OF WEAKER SECTIONS
Date & Time: 24/04/2009 / 9:00 - 12:00 Dept. No.
HS 12
Max. : 100 Marks
SECTION – A
Answer ALL the questions, each question not exceeding 50 words. (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
1. Explain the concept of Social Inequality.
2. Define: Race.
3. State the importance of Group in Society.
4. Classify the Weaker Sections.
5. What is ICDS?
6. List out the available legislative measures to eradicate Untouchability.
7. Mention the reasons for Displacement of Tribes.
8. Define the term ‘Politics of Welfare’.
9. Enlist the Welfare indicators.
10. What do you mean by Reform?
SECTION – B
Answer any FOUR of the following questions, each question not exceeding 300 words.
(4 x 10 = 40 Marks)
11. Discuss the historical development of Caste System.
12. Narrate the impact of urbanization on Tribal Community.
13. Give the unique problem encountered by the Dalits today.
14. Explain the term ‘Minorities’ and write about their welfare problems.
15. Trace the contribution of ‘Periyar EVR’ towards the upliftment of the weaker sections.
SECTION – C
Answer any TWO of the following questions, each question not exceeding 600 words.
(2 x 20 = 40 Marks)
16. Weaker sections are the target of developmental programmes – Discuss.
17. Elaborate on the welfare provisions available for the protection of Women.
18. Social Work intervention will uplift the weaker sections – Narrate with your field
observation and Experiences.
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