Gauhati University Question Papers:EDUCATION (General) (May-June’ 2014)


Gauhati University Question Papers
EDUCATION (May-June’ 2014)
(General)
Full Marks: 80
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Answer either in English or Assamese
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Answer the following as directed:                                       1x10=10

a)      “Educational sociology is the interaction of the individual and his cultural environment including other individuals, social groups and pattern of behaviour.” Who said this statement?
b)      What is the meaning of the word ‘socious’?
c)       Primary groups are always large in size. (Write Yes or No)
d)      What is the name of summer’s renowned book?
e)      Write one characteristic of group.
f)       What is social system?
g)      Is culture inborn or acquired?
h)      Give a definition of modernization.
i)        Mention one cause of imbalance in education.
j)        What is the full form of MDG?
2. Write short answers:                                                                 2x5=10
a)      Write two characteristics of sociology.
b)      Write two differences between folkways and mores.
c)       Write the concept of formal social organization.
d)      Explain the relationship between education and culture.
e)      Write two problems of social education.
3. Write short notes on (any four):                                           5x4=20
a)      Relationship between sociology and education.
b)      Social interaction.
c)       Accommodation.
d)      Education as an instrument of social change.
e)      Factors of social organizations.
f)       Delinquency.
Answer any four questions:                                        10x4=40
4. What do you mean by educational sociology? Discuss the importance and needs of sociological approach in education.
5. What is leadership? What are the types of leaderships and qualities of leaderships?                   2+4+4=10
6. What is social control? Discuss about the two agencies of social control.                            2+8=10
7. Define social change. Discuss the various factors of social change.                        2+8=10
8. What do you mean by social disorganization? Write about the characteristics and causes of social disorganization.  2+8=10
9. Explain the concept of cultural lag. How to develop cultural integration in India? Discuss.           3+7=10
10. Distinguish between modernization and westernization. Discuss the impact of westernization on Indian society. 4+6=10
11. What is equalization of educational opportunities? Write about the measures to be taken for equalization of educational opportunity.                                              4+6=10

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