FYBCOM FOUNDATION COURSE I SEMESTER I

2017-18
SOLUTION
Answers should include the given points
(2 ½ hours) Total marks: 75

N. B. (1) All questions are compulsory

(2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
1. A) Choose the correct alternative: (any eight) (8)
1) --------------------number of languages are recognized by the constitution of India.
(18, 22, 24)
2) ------------state is the home to the largest population of scheduled tribes in India.
(Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh)

3) The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the
religion of------------------
(Baha’i, Jainism, Buddhism)

4) The term ‘Socialist’ was added to the Preamble by the ----------- amendment.
(40th, 41st, 42nd)
5) Untouchability in India is abolished and its practice in any form is prohibited by article-----
(15, 16, 17)
6) The dispute over Chandigarh, Belgaum, Kasargod between related states are examples of-----
(Regionalism, Linguism, Communalism)
7) Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (PCPNDT) is aimed at preventing -
------------------ .
(Female foeticide, child marriage, maternal mortality)
8) 73rd and 74th amendments in the constitution are about--------------.
(Education, age of marriage, local government)
9) According to a report published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women in
March 2017, Indian women participation in politics is ----------------- Pakistan, Bangladesh,
Afghanistan.
(Higher than, lower than, same as )
10) Santhal, Pardhi, Jaintia, Naga are ---------------------
(Tribes of India, Languages of India, textiles of India)

1. B) State whether the following statements are True or False (any seven): (7)

(1)The sex ratio in India shows upward trend according to the 2011 census as compared to
2001 census. (T)
(2) More than half of the Scheduled Tribe population is concentrated in Central India. (T)
(3) The Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of four of the world's major religions (T)
(4) Andhra Pradesh was the first state to be carved out on linguistic lines in the country. (T).
(5) Dispute over the use of water resources of four important rivers namely Yamuna, Narmada,
Krishna and Kaveri is purely environmental. (F)
(6) According to the recent Supreme Court ruling the legal age of consent across all communities
is 18 years. (T)
(7) As per the 2011 census, the literacy rate is the lowest among Muslims across religious
communities. (F)
(8) Preamble reflects the philosophy of Indian constitution. (T)
(9) Discrimination based on religion is unconstitutional. (T)
(10) Provision for education of the child by parent or guardian is one of the Fundamental
Duties. (T)

2. A. According to the WEF Global Gender Gap report 2017, India ranked a lowly 108th position
particularly reflecting less participation of women in economy and low wages. Discuss the
causes for gender disparity and violence against women in India. (15)
Answer: Social, economic causes for gender disparity; examples of increasing violence in urban
and rural India.
OR
 B. Disability isn’t only a health problem but it is the interaction between the features of an
individual’s body & characteristics of the society in which the person lives in. In view of this,
comment on the problems of persons with disabilities in India.
Answer: Different disabilities and problems, social stigma, issue of rehabilitation, medical
attention and facilities, political and policy attention.

3. A. Discuss the reasons for communal violence in modern India. Substantiate your answer
with examples. (15)
Answer: Historic reasons, struggle for identity, class conflicts, conflict of interests, political
factors, socio-political-economic factors.
OR
B. ‘Issues related to regionalism are integral to India’. Comment.
Answer: Region as a social system, reflects the relation between different human beings and
groups; Regions are an organised cooperation in cultural, economic, political or military fields
and act as a subject with distinct identity, language, culture and tradition; Diversity also
contributing to differences. Reference to various issues.

4. A Discuss the various features of the Indian Constitution. (15)

Answer: Features as parliamentary, federal, written, longest, division of powers, independence
of judiciary, supremacy of constitution and others.
OR
4. B. Comment on the Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Indian constitution.
Answer: Eleven Fundamental Duties mentioned in the article 51 A.

5. A. Discuss the way in which democratic participation is ensured at the grass root level by the
73rd and 74th amendment to the Indian constitution.
Answer: Explanation of the amendments and the role of Panchayat Raj and Municipalities.
OR
B. Write short notes on any three of the following:
i. Concept of diversity as core strength for the nation: Importance of various regions and
communities in the development.
 ii. Characteristics of tribal societies in India: common dialect, community living, common
topography, endogamous group, sense of unity.
iii. 8th schedule of Indian constitution: Reference to list of official languages, government
measures for the development of these languages.
iv. Ways to achieve communal harmony: Education, interaction, organizing common sports
and cultural events.
v. Concept of Local government: As the lowest tier of administration within a given state and
important for democratic process.

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2. A. Discuss India’s diversity as its core strength and inclusiveness as an important factor for its
future development.
(15)
OR
B. Explain in brief, the meaning and characteristics of urban, rural and tribal societies in India.