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Question 443

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Critically discuss Value-added theory with respect to the social movements.

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Value-Added Theory and Social Movements

  • Social movements are defined as collective attempts to further a common interest or secure a common goal through action outside the sphere of established institutions. Social movements are an evident feature of the contemporary world and scholars suggest that we may be moving towards a global social movement s…

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Question 444

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Forms of Family in contemporary societies.

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Forms of Family in Contemporary Societies

  • It has generally been assumed that a single type of family is dominant in any particular era. Modern industrial societies are characterised by nuclear families, elementary or modified. However, recent research has suggested that such societies are characterized by a plurality or diversity of household and fa…

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Question 445

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Examine the factors that influence the choice of research topic. (marks-15)

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Factors Influencing the Choice of Research Topic

  • The choice of research topic is very crucial for the researcher, and it is influenced by multiple factors.
  • There are personal interests and values of the researchers, theoretical aspects, practical aspects, ethical factors, nature of topic which is to be studied, funding for the research and the societ…

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Question 446

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Indian Villages have been perceived as politically autonomous and economically self-sufficient. Comment. (marks-25)

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Indian Villages as Politically Autonomous and Economically Self-Sufficient

  • The idea of the Indian village as represented in the earlier writings of the colonial administrators, was one of an inner world, with communal ownership of land, social harmony, patriarchal in governance, and surrounded by hostile other villages. According to the colonial und…

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Question 447

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Discuss the socio-economic profile of Indian slums.

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Socio-Economic Profile of Indian Slums

  • The definition of the term slum includes the traditional meaning — that is, housing areas that were once respectable or even desirable, but which have since deteriorated as the original dwellers have moved to new and better areas of the cities. The condition of old houses has then declined, and the units have b…

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Question 448

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A fact is regarded as an empirically verifiable observation whereas a theory refers to the relationship between facts or to the ordering of them in some meaningful way. “Discuss.

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Fact and Theory

  • A fact is something which actually exists, and is accepted as the reality. Whereas theory is a supposition or a system of ideas which are intended to explain something based on general principles.
  • A theory is facts assembled, put in an order, and seen in a relevant relationship. After coming to the stage of generalisation, one takes a…

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Question 449

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Migration in India is primarily a male dominated practice. In this light analyse the role of females in raising the families. (Marks-25)

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Migration a Male Dominated Practice

  • Migration is the movement of people from one place to another, most migration in India is rural to urban migration. Migrations are caused by a variety of factors including economic, social and political factors. The 4 major reasons for migration in India are employment, marriage, education and lack of security.
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Question 450

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Distinguish b/w secularism and secularization. Analyze nature and extent of secularization in India.

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Secularism and Secularisation

  • Indian is one of the largest democratic country in the world with complex religious structure Indian constitution adopted secularism with 42nd Amendment as one of its care principle.
  • Secularism is the principle of separation of state from religious institutions. It is a equalitarian treatment of all religion. Article 14 …

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Question 451

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Indian agriculture has been the victim of its past success. In the context of the statement, discuss the social and economic implications of Green revolution.

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Social and Economic Implications of Green Revolution

  • Green revolution, shows the dark reality of the agriculture sector at present and the havoc that has been wreaked by the green revolution.
  • GR was a government programme of agricultural modernization. It was based on providing HYV or hybrid seeds, along with pesticides, fertilizers and other inputs …

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