Gauhati University Question Papers
EDUCATION (May-June’ 2016)
(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) From
which word the term ‘Sociology’ has been derived?
b) Give
an example of ‘primary group’.
c) A
student in a large classroom is _____ group.
1) Social.
2) Primary.
3) Statistical.
4) Associative.
(Choose the correct option)
d) Mention
one factor of social change.
e) What
is social disorganization?
f) ‘Culture
is acquired’. (Write Yes or No)
g) Who
was the exponent of ‘cultural lag’?
h) Write
one characteristic of modernization.
i)
Mention one cause of imbalance in education of
India.
j)
Who was Auguste Comte?
2.
Write short answers of the following: 2x5=10
a) Write
two aims of Educational Sociology.
b) Write
two characteristics of social group.
c) Mention
two functions of culture.
d) What
are folkways?
e) What
is delinquency?
3.
Write short notes on any four of the following: 5x4=20
a) Social
interaction.
b) Primary
group.
c) Leadership.
d) Type
culture.
e) Child
labour.
f) Social
control.
4.
What is educational sociology? Describe the need of sociological approach in
education. 4+6=10
Or
What is meant by group dynamics? Explain the
nature and educational implications of group dynamics. 4+6=10
5.
Define socialization. Explain the role of school in the socialization of a
child. 4+6=10
Or
What is social change? Explain the role of
family and school as agencies of social change. 2+4+4=10
6.
Write about the causes of social disorganization. Suggest some measures to
prevent social disorganization. 5+5=10
Or
Write the meaning and nature of ‘culture’.
Explain about the relationship between education and culture. 5+5=10
7.
What is Westernization? Describe the impact of Westernization on Indian
society. 4+6=10
Or
What is meant by equalization of educational opportunity?
Suggest measures for equalization of educational opportunity in India. 4+6=10
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