Gauhati University Question Papers
EDUCATION (May-June’ 2013)
(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) “Sociology
is the science, which attempts the interpretative understanding of social
action.” Who said the statement?
b) Who
is the father of Sociology?
c) Who
wrote this book, The Principles of Educational Sociology?
d) Extroversion
is an ability of leadership. (Write Yes or No)
e) What
is society?
f) Mention
any one factor of social change.
g) According
to Cooley, “Social organisation is the result of the shared activities and
understanding of the people. (Write Yes or No)
h) From
which language the word ‘culture’ derived?
i)
Write any one characteristic of Modernisation.
j)
Mention any one way of reducing imbalances and
inequalities in education.
2.
Write short answers: 2x5=10
a) Write
two differences between Sociology and Educational Sociology.
b) Write
two characteristics of social groups.
c) What
do yu mean by social interaction?
d) Write
any two remedial measures of social disorganization.
e) Mention
two major functions of culture.
3.
Write short notes on (any four) 5x4=20
a) Scope
of Educational Sociology.
b) Cooperation.
c) Causes
of social change.
d) Difference
between Folkways and Mores.
e) Cultural
lag.
f) Social
problems relating to education in India.
Answer
any four questions: 10x4=40
4.
Define Sociology. Explain the nature and importance of sociology. 2+4+4=10
5.
Write the concept of socialization process. What are the main agencies of
socialization? 2+8=10
6.
What do you mean by social organisations? Discuss broadly the different
elements of social organisation. 2+8=10
7.
Define culture. Discuss the meaning and characteristics of culture. 2+8=10
8.
What is ‘Modernization’ and ‘Westernization’? Give a brief analysis on both the
concepts. 4+6=10
9.
Distinguish between Primary group and Secondary group. Discuss the role of
primary group in personality development. 5+5=10
10.
“Leaders are born not made”, Elucidate the statement. What role education can
play in enhancing the traits of leadership? Discuss. 5+5=10
11.
What do you mean by delinquency? Mention the factors responsible for
delinquency. How can a young delinquent be helped. 2+4+4=10
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