JUNE 2008 FHS-01 QUESTION PAPER

IGNOU BCA FHS-01: FOUNDATION COURSE IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES - JUNE 2008 QUESTION PAPER

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BDP/BCA/BTS
Term-End Examination
June, 2008
FHS : FOUNDATION COURSE IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Time : 3 Hours

Max. Marks : 100

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Note: Answer two questions from DCQ, four from MCQ and the last question number 13 is compulsory.

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Descriptive Category Questions (DCQ): Answer any two of the following questions in about 500 words each.

1. Discuss the main components of feudal feudal system in Europe.What were the factors which led to it decline? [20 marks]

2. Discuss the main social reform movements in the 19th century India.[20 marks]

3. Evaluate the institution of Panchayati Raj in India. [20 marks]

4. Discuss the main activities which have damaged the global ecosystem and suggest some corrective measures. [20 marks]

Middle category Questions (MCQ): Answer any four of the following questions in about 250 words each.

5. What is the impact of the Reformation on European society ? [12 marks]

6. Describe the factors responsible for the growth of River Valley Civilizations. [12 marks]

7. Examine the causes of the First War of Independence in 1857.Why did it fail? [12 marks]

8. Distinguish between economic development and economic growth. [12 marks]

9. Discuss the role of British Government in the growth of regionalism and communalism in India. [12 marks]

10. Give arguments for and against reservation in India.[12 marks]

11. Discuss various legal measures adopted for the protection of women in India. [12 marks]

12. What is the nature of nuclear weapons? Discuss the consequences of nuclear war. [12 marks]

Short Category Question (SCQ):

13. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 100 words each:
(i) Compare stone age and Bronze age tools
(ii) Importance of public sector in India
(iii) Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India
(iv) Wardha scheme of Education.

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