MA Sociology Model Question Paper Tamil Nadu Open University : www.tnou.ac.in

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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – JUNE 2008.
(For Academic year 2004-05 onwards)
Second Year
Sociology
POPULATION STUDIES
PG–483 MSO–22

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

http://www.tnou.ac.in/index_files/QUES/PGMODEL2008.htm
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PART A — (3 × 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer not to exceed 1 page.
1.Explain the factors influencing fertility.
2.Explain the scope of demography.
3.State the uses of vital statistics.
4.Briefly explain the religious composition of Indian population.
5.Briefly explain the Shrivastva Committee’s recommendations.

PART B — (4 ? 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 5 pages.

6.Define demography and elucidate its importance.
7.Explain the Malthusian theory of population.
8.Define Census. Trace the history of census in India.
9.Discuss the role of urbanization in altering the structure of Indian population.
10.Examine the sociology of health policy in India.
11.Elucidate the importance of sex education and population education.
12.Write short notes on
(a)Immigration and Emigration.
(b)Sample survey.
(c)Kartar Singh Committee -1973.