CHRIST DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY,BENGALURU - 560029
End Semester Examination September/October - 20 19
Bachelor of Arts(EPS/PSECO/PSENG) V SEMESTER
Code: SOC541A [Link]: 10 0
Course: ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS Duration: 3Hrs
SECTION A
Answer any 6 out of 8 questions 6X5=30
1 Discuss any two possible reactions of the people towards social problems.
2 Discuss the relevance of ‘anomie’ in the context of understanding social problem.
3 Examine the family support system and health care available for the elderly in India.
4 Write a short note on gender and ageing in India.
5 What is privatization? Explain how it is ushered by globalization.
6 Explain the concept of urbanization.
7 Spreading awareness about one's Civil and Political Rights can become a major step
in dealing with many Social Problems. Elaborate.
8 With your study and understanding on Human Rights Issues, how are you going to
contribute in protecting the rights of the under-privileged?
SECTION B
Answer any 4 questions out of 6 Questions 4X10 =40
9 Write a letter to the Chief of City Traffic Police, Bangalore with strong arguments
like how Traffic is a major social problem and needs immediate attention. Provide
possible solutions.
10 Elaborate the different dimensions of child abuse in India. Does it have any
connection with the changes in family patterns? Substantiate your argument.
11 Explain the plight of HIV/AIDS people in India. How do societal attitudes worsen
their situation.
12 'Social experiments to fight poverty might prove to be the best ways to deal with this
invisible but huge problem of our society.’ Elaborate with examples.
13 Poor urban planning and the careless attitude of Government enables the private
players to increase their stakes in all social spheres. Discuss this in the context of
water scarcity in the city of Bangalore.
14 Is it true that ‘Human development Index is always determined by economic
development’? Justify your stance in this regard with relevant examples.
SECTION C
Answer any 2 out of 3 questions. 2X15=30
15 Discuss the role of Sociologists in studying and understanding social problems.
Outline the problems or challenges faced by them in this process.
16 Define drug abuse and its types. Explain the causes of drug abuse from the
sociological perspectives.
17 Critically evaluate Service Learning as a method of studying and understanding
social reality.
