Question Bank(2009-10)

PAPERI, SECTION II
SOCIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Complied by Renuka Shewkani

Alternative learning system

1. Discuss the importance of Alternative learning system. (5)
2. Characteristics of Alternative learning system. (5)
3. Meaning of Alternative learning system. (3)
4. Need of Alternative learning system. (5)
5. Characteristics of open learning system. (3)
6. “In order to achieve cent percent literacy for economic
development in India, Alternative learning system is essential”.
Comment. (10)

Voluntary Organization
7. Educational contribution of Voluntary Organization. (5)
8. Explain the role of Voluntary Organization in catering the needs
of marginalized group. (5)
9. Elucidate the role of Voluntary Organization in catering the
needs of marginalized group. (5)
10. Explain any one Voluntary Organization in catering the needs
of marginalized group(5)

Human rights
11. Concept of
Human rights(3)
12. Explain the need of promoting Human rights in our country. (5)
13. State the place & importance of human rights education in
modern society. (5)
14. As a teacher how would you promote Human rights education
through co-curricular activities? (5)
15. As a teacher how would you promote Human rights education
through curricular activities? (5)
16. Explain the role
of education in promoting Human rights education. (10)

Gender discrimination
17. State the causes of gender discrimination. (5)
18. Discuss the adverse effects of gender discrimination(5)
19. Discuss the Tr.’s role in creating awareness of gender bias &
developing attitudes of gender equality in students? (5)

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 20. Explain the need of Gender equality. How can Education help in
bringing about Gender equality? (5)
21. Explain the reasons for gender discrimination in our society? How
can education help to reduce the existing disparities? (10)
22. Explain the meaning of Gender bias. Give two examples in this
regard. Suggest measures for eliminating gender bias. (10)
23. Describe the various educational steps taken to eliminate
gender bias. (5)

Exploitation of children
24. ‘Child exploitation is a deprivation of Human rights”. Examine
the statement from the point of view of education. (10)
25. Causes of child exploitation. (5)
26. consequences of child exploitation(5)
27. Discuss the adverse effects of exploitation of children in Indian
society(5)
28. “Despite hectic planning, welfare programmes, legislation &
administrative action, a large majority of the Indian children
continue to remain in distress & turmoil.” Discuss the statement
in relation with causes of exploitation of children. (10)
29. State the rights of children. (3)
30. Analyze the prime causes of exploitation of children. (5)

Casteism
31.Casteism is a social evil” Discuss this statement with reference
to the role of education in minimizing it from Indian society.
(10)
32. Discuss the Teacher’s efforts in reducing casteism. (5)
33. Adverse effects of Casteism on Indian society (5)