M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

 

(Common to English, History, Economics, Education, Geography, Public Administration, Political Science, Philosophy,)

Paper - I

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY THEORY

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section-A

Answer all the questions:                                          (10x3=30)

 

  1. What do you understand by the term Research?
  2. Write a note on “Experimental Research”
  3. What do you mean ”Defining and Delimiting problem “
  4. What is Literature Search?
  5. Explain Null hypothesis
  6. Explain the Historical methods of Research.
  7. Write a note on footnotes
  8. What do you mean Ex-post Facto Research?
  9. Give an example for primary data
  10. Write a note on Bibliography

 

Section-B

Answer any five questions:                                       (5x6=30)

 

  1. What are the different types of Research?
  2. Explain the significance of Research in Natural Science.
  3. Discuss the methods of selecting a problem for Research.
  4. Explain the Importance of Hypothesis
  5. What are the sources for the Research Design?
  6. Differentiate between Primary and Secondary data
  7. Explain two methods of preparing a questionnaire.
  8. Explain the various steps in preparing the Index.

 

Section-C

Answer any two questions:                                        (2x20 =40)

 

  1. Write an essay on Internal Criticism and External criticism.
  2. Explain the various types of Research methods and their advantages.
  3. Explain the methods of preparing a final draft of the thesis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                  

 

 

  01 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

 (Common to Commerce, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology,  Library Science, Electronics, Home Science, Biotechnology, Tourism Management, Mass Communication Journalism, Dairy Science, Textile, Physiology, Food And Nutrition, Geology, Environmental Science)

Paper - I

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY THEORY AND TECHNIQUES

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answers all the questions                                          (10x3 = 30)

  1. What do you mean by Research?
  2. What do you mean by descriptive research?
  3. Define secondary data?
  4. What is meant by research reports?
  5. Write a short note on Ex post Facto Research?
  6. What is research problem?
  7. Write a short note on Holtzman Inkblot test?
  8. What is chi – square test?
  9. What do you mean by null hypothesis?
  10. What is mean by review of literature?

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Find the value of ­X2 for the following information.

Class

A

B

C

D

E

Observed frequency

8

29

44

15

14

Expected frequency

7

24

38

24

7

 

  1. Explain the different steps in writing report?
  2. Distinguish between questionnaires and schedules?
  3. Certain manure was used on four plots of land A, B, C, and D. Four beds were prepared in each plot and the manure used. The output of the crop in the beds of plots A, B, C, and D is given below.

Out put of plots

A

B

C

D

8

12

1

3

9

4

7

1

3

8

2

5

3

7

8

2

 

  1. Briefly describe the different steps involved in a research process?
  2. Describe the techniques of defining research problem.
  3. Describe the sources of primary data collections.
  4. From a random sample of 36 New Delhi civil service personnel, the mean age and the sample standard deviation were found to be 40 years and 4.5 years respectively. Construct a 95 percent confidence interval for the mean age of civil servants in New Delhi.

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

  1. Explain in detail the different steps involved in a research process?
  2. Describe the different non-parametric tests? Also point out their limitations.
  3. The following information is obtained concerning an investigation of 50 ordinary shops of small size:

 

Shops

In Towns

Shops

In Villages

Total

 

Run by men

 

Run by women

 

 

17

 

3

 

18

 

12

 

35

 

15

 

Total

 

20

 

30

 

50

 

Can it be inferred that shops run by women are relatively more in villages that are in towns? Use X2 test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 01 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

 

M.PHIL (BIOINFORMATICS)

Paper - I

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR BIOINFORMATICS

 

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section-A

Answer all the questions:                                          (10x3=30)

 

1.      Give the importance of research

2.      What do you mean by the formulation of hypothesis?

3.      Write short note on the sampling theory.

4.      Write a short note on the scoring matrices?

5.      Differentiate nucleotide databases with genome databases.

6.      What are the algorithms used for the pair wise alignment?

7.      What do you mean by skew ness and kutosis?

8.      Define Chi-square test.

9.      What do you mean by correlation?

10.  Define final draft.

Section-B

Answer any five questions:                                       (5x6=30)

 

11.  Give a detailed note on the importance and meaning of the research.

12.  Detail on the steps followed for the research.

13.  What are the sampling and non sampling errors? Explain.

14.  Explain on the alignments and its types.

15.  Write short notes on a). KEGG, b). TIGR & c). BACs.

16.  Explain on databases and its classification.

17.  Write a short essay on the parametric tests and its proportions.

18.  Give a note on the research reports and its types.

Section-C

Answer any two questions:                                        (2x20 =40)

 

19.  Write a detailed essay on the bioinformatics

       Co-ordination in the research area and also give a brief note on the biological databases.

20.  Give the detailed explanation on the statistical techniques in research.

21.  Write an essay on the concept of research and sampling techniques and on data collection methods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

01 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

 

M.PHIL (PHYSICAL EDUCATION)

Paper - I

RESEARCH ME57THODOLOGY AND STATISTICS

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section-A

Answer all the questions:                                          (10x3=30)

 

  1. Meaning of research.
  2. Hypothesis.
  3. Interview.
  4. Case study.
  5. Research quarterly.
  6. Quantitative data.
  7. Standard division.
  8. Null hypothesis.
  9. Define mean.
  10. Compute the median for the following data.

      87, 74, 95, 63, 52, 57, 67

Section-B

Answer any five questions:                                       (5x6=30)

 

  1. Explain various types of research.
  2. Briefly state the administrative procedure.
  3. Explain the characteristics of laboratory research.
  4. Explain various factors involved in selection of a research problem.
  5. Compute standard deviation for the following data.

80, 72, 90, 70, and 80

16. Importance of statistics in research.

17. Explain‘t’ ratio.

18. Compute quartile deviation for the following data

       80, 72, 75, 90, 60, 77, 68

 

Section-C

Answer any two questions:                                        (2x20 =40)

 

19. “Thesis require critical evaluation” – Discuss.

20. Explain in detail the format of writing research report in physical                education.

21. The performance of long jump of two groups is given below. Find out which group is superior by using‘t’ ratio.

      Group A: 5.6, 6.4, 6.8, 7.0, 5.9, 5.2, 6.4, 6.6, 5.8, 6.5

      Group B: 6.6, 6.3, 6.8, 5.4, 6.9, 5.4, 5.6, 5.2, 6.0, 6.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

  01 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

 

M.PHIL (STATISTICS)

Paper - I

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section-A

Answer all the questions:                                          (10x3=30)

 

  1. State any three merits of simple random sampling.
  2. List any three features of F – distribution.
  3. What is point estimation? Give an example.
  4. Give a brief note on method of moments.
  5. What do you meant by Type - I Error and Type - II Error?
  6. Explain the term (a) One tailed test; (b) two tailed test.
  7. What are the applications of student’s t – distribution?
  8.  Define the term (a) Confidence interval; (b) confidence level   (c) degrees of freedom
  9. State the basic principle of ANOVA.
  10. What is regression analysis? And mention the two regression equations.

Section-B

Answer any five questions:                                       (5x6=30)

 

11.  Explain the chief characteristics of t – distribution.

12.  Discuss any two methods of random sampling with merits and demerits.

13.  Briefly explain the method of Maximum likelihood estimation.

14.  Explain the procedure of testing of hypothesis.

15.  What are the conditions applying for chi-square test?

16.  Write short note on

a.       One way classification of ANOVA

b.      Two way classification of ANOVA.

17.  The regression lines between

       X & Y are 20X – 9Y – 91 = 0 and 4X – 5Y + 33 = 0.

       Find mean values of X and Y and coefficient of               correlation between them.

18. Two independent samples of sizes 9 and 8 gave the sum of squares of deviations

From their respective means as 160 and 91 respectively. Can the samples be regarded?   

As drawn from the normal populations with equal variance?  Given F [0.05, (8, 7)] = 3.73;                    

F [0.05, (7, 8)] = 3.50. 

Section-C

Answer any two questions:                                        (2x20 =40)

 

19. a) Explain the characteristics of a good sample design.                           

      b) Explain the criteria for good estimators in detail.                                

      c) A population is divided into three strata so that

          N1 = 5000, N2    = 2000 and             

          N3 = 3000. Respective Standard deviations are s1 = 15, s2 = 18 and s3 = 5. How

          Should a sample of size n = 84 be allocated to the three strata,   if you want optimum

          Allocation using disproportionate sampling design?                               

20. Five doctors each test five treatments for a certain disease and observe the number of      

 Days each patient takes to recover. The results are as follows. Given recovery time in Days.

Doctors

Treatment

I

II

III

IV

V

A

10

14

23

19

20

B

11

15

24

17

21

C

9

11

20

16

19

D

8

13

17

17

20

E

12

15

19

15

22

           

  Discuss whether any significant difference between doctor’s treatment and the

               Significant difference between treatments given by the doctors.

21. Use the Neyman - Pearson Lemma to obtain the region for testing q = q1< q0 in the

      Case of a normal population N(q, s2), where s2 is known. Hence   find the power of the Test.        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

M.PHIL (ENGLISH)

                Paper - II

LITERARY CRITICISM (CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY)

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

1.      What are the views of Aristotle on art?

2.      What is “Arts poetica”?

3.      Describe Aristotle’s concept of tragic hero.

4.      How does Coleridge differ from William Wordsworth’s writing?

5.      What are the opinions of D.H, Lawrence on novel writing?

6.      Explain Longinus’s “on the sublime”.

7.      Define ambiguity.

8.      Describe T.S Eliot’s principles of writing poetry.

9.      Examine the origin of feminism.

         10.  William Enpson.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

11.  Examine Aristotle’s view in his poetics.

12.  Comment on Horace’s “Art Poetica”

13.  Analyze Sidney’s “Apology for poetry”.

14.  Write an essay on Helen Gardner’s “The scepter and the Torch”

15.  Write critical comment on Shelley’s “A Defense of poetry”.

16.  Comment on Stantey Fish’s “Its there a text in this class?”

17.  Describe Sri Aurobindo’s concept of world and the spirit.

18.  Attempt an essay on F.R. Levis’s estimate of Keats.

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

19.  Describe Aristotle’s views of tragedy.

20.  Comment on “Lyrical Ballads”.

21.  Analyze Cleanth Brook’s “Irony as a principle of structure”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

             HISTORY

          Paper - II

                              ARCHIVES KEEPING

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. Define the term ‘archives’.
  2. List out the various types of archives.
  3. What is meant by dendro chronology?
  4. Write briefly about chiffon repair methods.
  5. Enumerate the names of various kinds of private archives.
  6. Differentiate public archives and private archives.
  7. Sketch the rules to be followed for the creation of archives.
  8. Write a note on documentation.
  9. Highlight the cultural values of archives.
  10. Write a short note on Bombay records office.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Describe the functions of archives.
  2. Explain the carbon 14 method.
  3. Describe the rules and regulations for access to archives.
  4. Elucidate barrows deacidifieation process.
  5. Point out the requirement of a record room.
  6. Examine the problems faced by the archives.
  7. Write a note on Rehabilitation of records.
  8. Discuss the utility value of the archival materials in reconstructing the past.

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

  1. Write an essay on the administration of archives.
  2. Explain the functions of archivist.
  3. Summarize the structure and organization of National archives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

                                   ECONOMICS

  Paper - II

                           INDIAN ECONOMICS

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. Define classical economy.
  2. Define Marxian economy.
  3. What do you mean industrialization?
  4. Define capitalism.
  5. Define nationalism.
  6. What do you mean swedeshi movement?
  7. Define Gandhian economics.
  8. Explain macro economics.
  9. Define development economics.
  10. Define planning strategy.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Explain the concept of political economy.
  2. Briefly out any four factors and Karl Marx’s labour economics.
  3. Bring out the features of capitalism.
  4. Explain the features of Neo – classical doctrine of economics.
  5. What are the factors responsible for economic thinking of Indian Nationalism?
  6. Bring out the features of Gandhian economic thought.
  7. Give an account of new international economic order.
  8. Bring out any four points for implementing UN resolution.

Section – C

       Answer any two questions                                                 (2x20 = 40)

  1. Give an account of the use and Growth of classical political economy.
  2. Briefly explain the factors on the economics of methodological industrialization?
  3. Explain in detail the salient features of development economics and its impact on new international economic order.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

                                         COMMERCE

             Paper - II

                                        MARKETING

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. Define Marketing?
  2. Write short notes on consumer behaviour.
  3. What is meant by pricing?
  4. Write short notes on Branding?
  5. What is meant by sales promotion?
  6. Define advertising?
  7. What is meant by buying decisions?
  8. What is meant by market segmentation?
  9. Shortly explain the term “product life cycle?”
  10. Write a short note on market mix?

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Explain the importance of marketing management?
  2. Explain the factors affecting price determination?
  3. Discuss about the relationship of marketing with other functional areas?
  4. Write about the scope of marketing research?
  5. Discuss the role of marketing in economic development?
  6. Explain the importance of sales promotion?
  7. Explain the kinds of pricing?
  8. Explain the types of brands?

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

  1. Explain in detail about the importance of advertising?
  2. What is consumer behavior? Explain consumer behavior theories.
  3. Discuss the importance of sales promotion?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

 

MANAGEMENT

                   Paper - II

                                        MANAGEMENT

 

Time: 3 hours                                              Max. Marks: 100

 

Section – A

 

      Answer all the questions:                                  10 X 3 = 30

 

1.      Define Management.

2.      What is meant by strategic?

3.      What is meant by span of control?

4.      BCG shortly Explain.

5.      What is meant by decision making?

6.      Write a short note on MBO.

7.      Mention any three leadership style?

8.      What is meant by social audit?

9.      Shortly explain term ‘SWOT’ analysis.

10.  Define planning.

                                           Section – B

 

Answer any five questions:                                5 X 6 = 30

 

11.  Is management is science or an art- Describe.

12.  Explain the process of planning,

13.  What are the steps involved in communication?

14.  What are the external factors involved in business environment?

15.  Explain the human resource development functions?

16.  Explain the functions of management?

17.  Explain two internal sources of requirement?

18.  What are the processes involved in control?

 

  Section – C

 

Answer any two questions:                                   2 x 20 = 40

 

19.  Explain the types of leadership style.

20.  What are the control techniques and explain it?

21.  What is meant by career development management and explain guidelines for career management?

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                        

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

EDUCATION

              Paper - II

METHODS OF EDUCATIONAL ENQUIRY

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. Give the definition of research.
  2. What are the Types of Research?
  3. What is mean by Hypothesis?
  4. Define Enquiry.
  5. Write a short notes on Historical survey Explain?
  6. Briefly case study.
  7. Questionnaires.
  8. What are the standardization process
  9. Define Co-Variance?
  10. What is Correlation?

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Brief by the explain Research paradigms?
  2. What are the characteristics of Research and Explain?
  3. Explain the problem and delimitation.
  4. Explain how to choose a sample size.
  5. Explain various methods of Investigations?
  6. Explain the need for integrated methodological approach.
  7. Briefly explain the property of normal probability curve?
  8. Explain Computer application in different stages of research.

Section – C

       Answer any two questions                                                 (2x20 = 40)

19.  Explain the tools of research.

20.  Difference between Hypothesis & Sampling explains?

21.  Explain the methods of research report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

              Paper - II

CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Time: 3 Hrs                                                         Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. Explain the importance of Contemporary Public Administration
  2. What is ecological approach in Public Administration?
  3. Define Comparative Public Administration.
  4. Write a short note on behavioral approach.
  5. Define coordination.
  6. What are the control mechanisms in Public Administration?
  7. What is public policy?
  8. What is accountability in administration?
  9. What is development administration?
  10. What is new public administration?

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

 

11.  Explain the problems involved in the comparative study of   public administration.

12.  Describe the contributions of Fred Riggs in development administration.

13.  Write a note on the administrative institution and the processes in the UK.

14.  Explain how the checks and balances work in the presidential form of government in the USA.

15.  Describe the structure of public services in France.

16.  Write a note on parliamentary committees in India.

17.  Describe the structure of local government in UK.

18.  Write a note on ombudsman.

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

  1. Describe the models of comparative public administration.
  2. Write an essay on the process of policy making in UK and India.
  3. Write an essay on the social welfare administration and the performing standards with reference to USA.

 

 

 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’2007

 

SOCIOLOGY

              Paper - II

METHODS OF SOCIOLOGY

 

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max .Marks: 100

Section-A

Answer All Questions:                                               (10x3=30)

 

1.      Define Industrial sociology.

2.      Briefly explain ‘Rural sociology as a science?

3.      What do you mean the basic concept of work, labour and social security?

4.      Briefly explain the relationship between husband and wife.

5.      List out the communicable diseases.

6.      List out the Non-communicable diseases.

7.      Write short notes on meaning of rural sociology.

8.      Write notes on meaning of urban.

9.      Briefly explain the features of urban community.

10.  Write notes on extra marital relationship.

Section-B

Answer any five Questions:                          (5x6=30)

 

11.  What are the different types of characteristics of rural people and rural life?

12.  Explain the important of Industrial sociology.

13.  Explain the scope & nature of Industrial sociology.

14.  Explain the urban-rural contrast.

15.  Briefly explain the functions & types of family.

16.  Explain the relationship between parent-in law and daughter-in-law.

17.  Write notes on social stratification.

18.  Explain the growth and classification of cities.

Section-C

Answer any two Questions:                           (2x20=40)

 

19.  Explain the social structure of rural sociology.

a.       Social

b.      Institutions

c.       Organizations

d.      Groups.

20.  Explain the following causes of marital disharmony.

a.       Family Tension

b.      Working mothers

c.       Domestic violence

d.      Breakdown of marriage

e.       Weakening of family Norms.

21.  Explain the communicable disease and Non-communicable disease. 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

 

PSYCHOLOGY

              Paper - II

PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section-A

Answer all the questions:                                          (10x3=30)

 

  1. Define Psychology.
  2. Explain introspection.
  3. What is chromosome?
  4. State the stages of infancy.
  5. Define adolescence.
  6. What is reasoning?
  7. What is problem solving?
  8. Explain humanism.
  9. What is conflict?
  10. Explain a frequency.

Section-B

Answer any five questions:                                       (5x6=30)

 

  1. Explain the meaning and nature of psychology.
  2. Discuss the problem of nature and nurture.
  3. Describe the various stages of childhood.
  4. State the scientific method of problem solving.
  5. Discuss the need and importance of sex education.
  6. Outline the characteristics of humanism.
  7. Write a note on adjustment.
  8. Discuss the need of statistics in psychology.

 

Section-C

Answer any two questions:                                        (2x20 =40)

 

  1. Discuss the various methods of psychology.
  2. Elucidate the impact of humanism on psychology and other fields.
  3. Explain the factors of forgetting and remembering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

POLITICAL SCIENCE

              Paper - II

MODERN POLITICAL ANALYSIS

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

 

  1. What is Behaviouralism?
  2. What is value-free approach?
  3. Define ‘political system.’
  4. What is the difference between ‘structure’ and ‘system’ in politics?
  5. Write a short note on Elite theory.
  6. What is political communication?
  7. Give three criteria for political development.
  8. What is interest articulation?
  9. Define political culture.
  10. What is political socialization?

 

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Describe the basic tenets of post-behaviouralism.
  2. Write a note on normative political theory.
  3. Explain briefly the structural-functional analysis of Gabriel Almond.
  4. ‘Decision-making theory has occupied the central place in modern states,’ - Explain.
  5. ‘Game theory is the reality of politics’ – Examine.
  6. What are the major factors playing in political socialization process?
  7. Write a short note on the political culture of developing societies.
  8. ‘Active political participation is possible only in democracy,’ – Explain.

 

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

 

  1. Write an essay on the development of modern political analysis.
  2. Write an essay on the theories of modernization.
  3. Explain how political parties in developing countries play a leading role to sustain democracy.

 

 

 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

STATISTICS

              Paper - II

VITAL STATISTICS

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. Define vital statistics.
  2. Define rates of vital event.
  3. What is meant by ventral mortality rate..
  4. Define stationary population.
  5. State Reed – Merrel method.
  6. Define life table.
  7. State the difference between death rates and birth rates.
  8. Define fertility with example.
  9. What is Gross reproduction rate and net reproduction rate?
  10. Explain the factors which affect fertility.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Explain the uses of vital statistics.
  2. Complete the life table of the population of a certain type of insects, x being the age in days and fx = 1000 for x =0.     

X

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

qx

0.120

0.005

0.010

0.050

0.100

0.500

0.800

0.900

0.950

 

  1. Explain the uses of life tables.
  2. Discuss their relative merits and demerits of various measures of fertility.
  3. Explain the various measures of mortality with examples.
  4. Discuss about the measurement of population growth in detail.
  5. Explain

(i)                  Crude birth rate

(ii)                General fertility rate.

(iii)               Specific fertility rate.

  1. Explain

(i)                  Central mortality rate.

(ii)                Force of mortality.

Section – C

       Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

19.  Explain the various methods used in the construction of abridged life table.

20.  Given the following table for lx, the number of rabbits living at age x, complete the life table of rabbits.

x

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

lx

100

90

80

75

60

30

0

x, y, z are the three rabbits of age 1,2 and 3.

Find

(i)          at least one of them will be alive for one year more

(ii)        all will be dead in two years time

(iii)       one of the three is alive in two years

(iv)      x, y, z will be alive for two years time.

21.  Compute

(i)                  G.F.R

(ii)                S.F.R

(iii)               T.F.R and

(iv)              The gross reproduction rate from the data given below.

 

Age:

 

15-19

 

20-24

 

25-29

 

30-34

 

35-39

 

40-44

 

45-49

No. of Women:

 

16.0

 

16.4

 

15.8

 

15.2

 

14.8

 

15.0

 

14.5

Total birth:

 

260

 

2244

 

1894

 

1320

 

916

 

280

 

145

 

Assume that the proportion of female births is 46.2 percent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                 

 

 

 

 

  02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

SOCIAL WORK

              Paper - II

SOCIETY AND SOCIAL WORK

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

1.  Define the society.

2. What are types of family?

3. Meaning of folkways.

4. What is cultural-leg?

5. The nature about conflict.

6. What is sanskritization?

7. Types of co-operation.

8. Cyclic theory about social change.

9. Definition of social work.

10. Social work methods.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Describe the types of families.
  2.  Functions of Mores.
  3.  The importance of Norms.
  4.  Explain the characteristics of competition.
  5.  Impact of Industrialization.
  6.  What is the scope of social work?
  7.  Explain the social work code of ethics.
  8.  Describe the Jajmani system.

 

Section – C

       Answer any two questions                                                 (2x20 = 40)

 

  1. Discuss the social Institutions.
    1. Marriage
    2. Family
    3. Religion
    4. Education.
  2. Briefly explain the urban growth theory.
  3. Elucidate field work practicum of social work in India.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

GEOGRAPHY

              Paper - II

RESOURCE GEOGRAPHY

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

Shortly explain the following

  1. Non-Renewable Energy.
  2. Lithosphere.
  3. Remote Sensing.
  4. Thematic Map.
  5. Carrying Capacity.
  6. Desertification.
  7. Project Tiger.
  8. Resource Region.
  9. Optimum Population.
  10. Forest Depletion.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Define culture. How culture influences resource creation.
  2. What is Social Forestry? Discuss the objectives and effects of social Forestry.
  3. Write an essay on various types of Resource Survey.
  4. Define Resource and explain the concept of conservation of Resources.
  5. Explain the various causes for Desertification with examples.
  6. Mention the distribution of wild life sanctuaries in South India.
  7. Discuss the meaning of sustainable development. What are the different goals of Objectives of sustainable development?
  8. Man plays in the role of Producer, Consumer and Destroyer of resources – Explain.

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

  1. Comment on the recent trend in resource development and their utilization in some Countries of the world.
  2. Man creates resources with Aid, Advice and Constant of Nature-Discuss.
  3. What are the chief causes of forest Depletion? Comment on the nature and problems of forest conservation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’2007

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE

 

Paper – II

 

ADVANCED COMPUTER TECHNIQUES

 

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max .Marks: 100

Section-A

Answer All Questions:                                               (10x3=30)

 

1.      Define Data.

2.      What is data abstraction?

3.      What is software Engineering?

4.      What is software testing?

5.      What is symbol table?

6.      Define code generation.

7.      Define Expert system.

8.      What is Internet?

9.      What is a neural network?

10.  What is associative memory?

Section-B

Answer any five Questions:                          (5x6=30)

 

11.  Explain the structured data types with example.

12.  Explain the exception handing with example.

13.  Write a C++ program for control statement.

14.  Explain software project planning with example.

15.  Explain Dynamic storage allocation techniques.

16.  Explain symbol table with example.

17.  Explain rolls of expert system.

18.  Explain pattern recognition of Neural Networks.

Section-C

Answer any two Questions:                           (2x20=40)

 

19.  Create one database and write a java program for employee details

20.  Explain the following with example

(i)                  Software testing           

(ii)                Code generation          

21.  Explain the following with example.

(i)                  Artificial Intelligence and expert system

(ii)                Humans & Computers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

MATHEMATICS Paper - II

ANALYSIS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

    1. Define ring.
    2. Define algebra.
    3. What is measurable set?
    4. Define lebsegue out measure.
    5. State monotone convergence theorem.
    6. Define measurable function.
    7. Define convergence of measurable function.
    8. State vitali lemma.
    9. State legendry equation.
    10. Write wornskian formula.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

    1. If E is a measurable set and aєR, verify if aE is a measurable set.
    2. State and prove Fatou’s lemma.
    3. Let f be a lebsegue integral function m [a, b] and F(x) = x∫a fdx, x є [a, b]. Then show that F is absolutely continuous on [a, b].

14.  Prove that lebsegue outer measure is countably sub additive.

15.  Solve the following initial value problem of the wave equation (Cauchy problem) described by the in homogeneous equation PDE: Un – C2uxx = f (x,t) subject to the initial conditions:

U(x, 0) = n(x) ut (x, 0) = V(x).

16.  Solve the IVP described by

                        PDE: Utt – C2uxx = F (x, t) -∞<x<∞, t ≥ 0 with the data

(i). F(x, t) = 4x+t, (ii). U(x, 0) = 0, (iii). Ut (x, 0) = coshbx.

          17. Solve y111 – 3y11 – y1 + 3y = 0.

          18. Solve 4y (4) - 8y111 – 7y11 + 11y1 + 6y = 0.

Section – C

       Answer any two questions                                     (2x20 = 40)

19.  Prove that the union of two measurable set in again measurable.

20.  Prove that ∫R (s + t) dm = ∫R sdm + ∫R tdm.

21.   Show that

a. 1∫-1 f(x) Pn (x) dx = (-1)n / 2nn! 1∫-1f(n)(x) x (x2-1)ndx.

Hence deduce that

b.1∫-1 xm Pn (x) dx = {2n+1 (n!)2 / (2n+1)! If m<n, if m=n.

 02 FN DEC’07

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

PHYSICS

              Paper - II

ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. List the types of errors in measurement system.
  2. What is the purpose of measurement?
  3. What is piezo electric effect?
  4. What are the limitations of a thermistor?
  5. What is a thermocouple?
  6. What is a data acquisition system?
  7. What is pulse modulation?
  8. What are the advantages of digital instruments over analog instruments?
  9. What is meant by water level indicator?
  10. Define LCD.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. What is meant by static characteristics? Explain it.
  2. Explain the working of a total radiation pyrometer used.
  3. What are the various configurations used in a DAS?
  4. Describe data transmission systems.
  5. Explain Time Division Multiplexing and its advantages over FDM.
  6. Explain variable area type capacitive transducer.
  7. Explain in detail about the application of piezo-electric transducer.
  8. Explain LVDT with neat sketch.

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

  1. Explain classification of transducers in detail.
  2. Explain principle of operation, construction default and application of thermistors.
  3. Give the principle of PCM and also explain how it is generated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

CHEMISTRY Paper - II

             PHYSICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY

  1. Write the term symbol for d2, d6 ions.
  2. Write any two applications of Raman spectroscopy.
  3. Write Bloch equation and explain the terms involved.
  4. Define coupling constant.
  5. Explain “Zero Field Splitting”.
  6. Define the term ‘Base Peak’.
  7. Explain ORD Cotton effect.
  8. Define isomer shift.
  9. What do you mean by

i.                     Unit cell. ii. Braves lattices.

10. What are the principles of electron diffraction?

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

11. Calculate Dq and β values for Ni2+ Complex.

  1. Describe the selection rules for electronic spectra.
  2. How does C13 NMR differ from H NMR?
  3. Explain Mclafferty rearrangement with example.
  4. Discuss isomer shift in Mossbauer spectroscopy.
  5. Discuss the principle of auger electron spectroscopy.
  6. Compare neutron diffraction and X – ray diffraction.
  7. Write any two application of EPR with respect to CH3 and Xe2+.

Section – C

29.  a. Discuss the characteristic absorptions in the IR region for the following ions.

i.               Cyanide      ii Thiocyanates.

               Iiii Nitrates                 iv Sulphates

a.       Explain the principle of FT – NMR spectrum.

b.      What is the effect of isotopic substitution on rotational spectra?

30.  a.  Discuss the following in NMR spectroscopy

i.               Chemical shift

ii. Spin – Spin splitting

iii.                        Double resonance methods.

b. What are lanthanide shift reagents? Discuss briefly NMR spectrum of any one lanthanum complex.

21. a. Discuss the principle and applications of Electron diffraction methods.

b. Give a brief account of

i. Octant rule.

ii. Alpha – halo ketene rule.

      iii.   CD Cotton effect.                                

 

 

                     02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

 

BOTANY

                  Paper - II

GENERAL BOTANY

 

Time: 3 hours                                              Max. Marks: 100

 

Section – A

 

Answer all the questions:                                  10 X 3 = 30

 

       Write short notes on the following.

 

                                 1.         Ergastic Substances.

                                 2.         Dendrochronology.

                                 3.         Tyloses.

                                 4.         Dermatophytic Fungi.

                                 5.         Pollenkitt.

                                 6.         Illustrate the Structure of tRNA.

                                 7.         Phytochrome.

                                 8.         GS/ GOGAT - Pathway.

                                 9.         Ruminate Endosperm.

10.        Exists  Conservation                             

Section – B

 

Answer any five questions:                                  5 X 6 = 30

 

  1. Give a brief note on various life cycle patterns exhibited by algae.
  2. Explain the steps involved in mushroom cultivation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  3. Describe the fluid mosaic model of cell membrane.
  4. Write notes on Para sexual hybridization.
  5. Explain Vernalization.
  6. Give on account on fusiform initials.
  7. What are plant Quarantines? Explain their role.
  8. Explain the following.
    1. Green house effect.
    2. Ganga action plan.

                                  

Section – C

Answer any two questions:                           2 x 20 = 40

 

  1. Explain the classification of fungi proposed by

G.C. Anisworth.

  1. Write an essay on various types of embryosacs.
  2. Explain the mechanism of biological nitrogen fixation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                            02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

ZOOLOGY

              Paper - II

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

1.Define Biodiversity.

2.      What is animal biotechnology?

3.      Differentiate food web & food chains.

4.      Comment on ecological pyramids.

5.      Differentiate commensalisms & mutualism

6.      How the population is controlled.

7.      Differentiate BOD & COD.

8.      Comment on estuaries.

9.      What is biogas?

10.  Comment on afferestation.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

11.  Write short notes on Indian animal biotechnology.

12.  Explain in detail about the energy flow in ecosystem.

13.  Write short notes on population ecology.

14.  Discuss in detail about environmental education.

15.  Comment on eutrophication.

16.  Write short notes on marine pollution.

17.  Write about various fish culture method.

18.  Discuss in detail biocompost.

Section – C

       Answer any two questions                                                 (2x20 = 40)

19.  Write an essay on characteristics and compounds of community.

20.  Discuss about solid waste and non – degradable wastes.

21.  Write an essay on management of pollution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           

 

                                   02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

BIOCHEMISTRY

              Paper - II

BIOCHEMISTRY

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. Write the properties of carbohydrates.
  2. Differentiate nucleosides and nucleotides.
  3. Differentiate co-enzymes and Ioenzymes.
  4. Comment Michaelis Menton concept.
  5. Write short notes on high energy compounds.
  6. Write short notes on standard free energy.
  7. Differentiate innate immunity and acquired immunity.
  8. Draw the structure of Ig.
  9. What is meant by Dot plot? What is their use?
  10. Write the applications of ELISA.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Write short notes on different types of RNA.
  2. Explain in detail the classification of carbohydrates.
  3. Write in detail about the mechanism of enzyme actions.
  4. Explain the extraction and purification of enzymes.
  5. Explain the role of high energy phosphates as energy currency of the cell.
  6. Write short notes on antigen and antibody reactions.
  7. Discuss in detail about the structure and properties of IgG.
  8. Describe immunoelectrophoresis techniques in detail.

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

  1. Write an essay on protein structure.
  2. Explain in detail enzyme-kinetics reactions.
  3. Discuss in detail about immunohaematology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                      

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

MICROBIOLOGY

              Paper - II

MICROBIOLOGY

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. Define a microbe.
  2. What are psychrophiles, thermophiles and acidophiles?
  3. What is continuous culture and batch culture?
  4. Define sporulation.
  5. Differentiate biofertilizer and biopesticides.
  6. Give there examples of single cell protein.
  7. Define immobilization.
  8. Define genomic library.
  9. Write two applications of TEM and SEM.
  10. Write the principles of Electrophoresis.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Give an account on ecological write of microbes.
  2. Comment on
  1. Alkalophiles
  2. Basophiles
  3. Osmophiles
  4. Thermopiles microbes
  1. Give a short notes on short notes on eukaryotic microbes
  1. Fungi
  2. Algae
  1. Explain briefly the microbial growth kinetics.
  2. Comment on biofertilizer.
  3. Give short notes on cloning vectors and construction of genomic library.
  4. Differentiate TEM and SEM with suitable diagram.
  5. Write different methods of chromatographic techniques? Explain any two in detail.

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

  1. Explain in detail about
  1. Single cell protein
  2. Antibiotics
  3. Vaccines
  1. Comment on.
  1. Monoclonal antibody production.
  2. Enzymes involved in DNA technology
  1. Write in detail about GLC, HPLC and TLC.

 

                                                              

    02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

              Paper - II

TRAINING METHODS I

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section-A

Answer all the questions:                                          (10x3=30)

 

  1. Fartteg training.
  2. Emotional fitness.
  3. Elastic strength.
  4. Isokinetic.
  5. Speed barrier.
  6. Repetition methods.
  7. Mobility.
  8. Vital capacity.
  9. Endurance.
  10. Bio-Monitor.

Section-B

Answer any five questions:                                       (5x6=30)

 

  1. Need and importance of training.
  2. Explain the types of training.
  3. Explain the characteristics of psychological training.
  4. How to develop strength?
  5. Describe the training for speed development.
  6. Define flexibility and how to measure flexibility.
  7. Grip dynamometer features and use.
  8. High attitude training.

 

Section-C

Answer any two questions:                                        (2x20 =40)

 

  1. Define speed and methods and for developing speed.
  2. Testing processes and tools for measuring various physical fitness components.
  3. Suggest an annual training programme for university football players

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                          

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE

              Paper - II

EMERGING THRUST AREAS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE

 

Time: 3 Hrs                                                 Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

Write short notes on.

 

    1. Library Automation.
    2. Input / Output devices.
    3. Direct and Inverted files.
    4. Tele text.
    5. Operating costs.
    6. Document delivery.
    7. Intranet.
    8. CD-ROM.
    9. E – Mail.
    10. Marketing Mix.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

11.  Explain automated circulation Section.

12.  Mention the various library software and discuss the role of CDs / ISIs.

13.  Discuss briefly the advantages of digital library.

    1. Write the difference between system software and application software.
    2. Explain the features and functions of NICNET.
    3. Discuss detail essay on Marketing Research.
    4. Write about web based digital resources.
    5. Write a note on a Fax, Videotext and Internet.

Section – C

       Answer any two questions                                                 (2x20 = 40)

19.  What is operating system? Explain one of the operating system you know with a few commands.

20.  Discuss in detail the different types of networks.

21.  Explain the features and functions of INFLIBNET.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                         

                                                        

  02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

ELECTRONICS

              Paper - II

ADVANCED PROCESSOR AND MICROCONTROLLERS

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

1.      What are the types of flag registers associated with 8085?

2.      Differentiate between hardware and software interrupts of 8085 microprocessor?

3.      What is an immediate addressing mode?

4.      What is the use of instruction queue?

5.      Give the functions of each segment register in 8086?

6.      What are the different data types provided by 80186 processor?

7.      What are the features of 8051 microcontroller?

8.      Write a program to add two 8 – bit numbers using 8051 microcontroller?

9.      Define Round Robin?

10.  What is the real time application of embedded systems?

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

11.  Explain ADC interfacing technique with 8085 processor?

12.  Explain memory management of 80386 processor?

13.  Explain interrupt structure of 8051 microcontroller?

14.  Write a program to arrange the numbers in ascending order using 8051 microcontroller.

15.  Explain the various types of Pentium processor?

16.  Explain the addressing modes in 8051 with suitable example.

17.  Explain the concept of real time operating systems.

18.  Explain function queue scheduling architecture?

Section – C

       Answer any two questions                                                 (2x20 = 40)

19.  Explain with neat block diagram of programmable keyboard / display controller interface?

20.  Explain the architecture of Intel 8086 microprocessor?

21.  Explain the internal block diagram of 8051 microcontroller.

 

02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

 

HOME SCIENCE

              Paper - II

ADVANCED PAPER IN FOOD AND NUTRITION

 

Time: 3 hours                                              Max. Marks: 100

 

Section – A

 

Answer all the questions:                                  10 X 3 = 30

 

  1. Write the classification of foods based on nutrients.
  2. What are pulses?
  3. What are carbohydrates?
  4. What are essential fatty acids?
  5. Define vitamins and write their types?
  6. What is diet therapy?
  7. Define catering?
  8. What is the role of dietician in hospital dietary management?
  9. Write the different stages of TB.
  10. What is the scope of community nutrition?

Section – B

 

Answer any five questions:                               5 X 6 = 30

 

  1. Write briefly about the composition and nutritive value of rice and wheat.
  2. Explain about the storage methods of cooking.
  3. Write briefly about the sources and deficiency effects of essential fatty acids.
  4. What are minerals and explain the calcium and phosphorus deficiency effects?
  5. Explain the menu planning and their types.
  6. Explain the different types of hospital diet.
  7. Explain the different febrile conditions of diabetic’s mellitus.
  8. Write briefly about the programmes regarding nutritional problems in our country?

Section – C

Answer any two questions:                           2 x 20 = 40

 

  1. Write in detail about the pulses and their values.
  2. Write an essay on vitamin – A
  3. Write in detail about how the cardio vascular systems are affected due to diet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

BIOTECHNOLOGY

              Paper - II

BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. Write the role of biotechnology in agriculture.
  2. Write short notes on HGP.
  3. Write short notes on different forms of DNA.
  4. Define gene expression.
  5. Define plasmid with Example.
  6. Differentiate RFLP & AFLP workers.
  7. Microproposation comment.
  8. Comment on synthetic seeds.
  9. What is callus culture?
  10. What is a gene mapping?

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Comment on history and scope of biotechnology.
  2. Explain in detail the organization of eukaryotic genome.
  3. Give and account on structure and replication of DNA.
  4. Explain RFLP techniques.
  5. Explain animals and Bioreactors.
  6. Discuss about protoplast fusion embryo culture.
  7. Write short notes on production of vaccines.
  8. Explain gene mappings methods.

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

  1. How will you characterise the DNA and RNA by blotting techniques?
  2. Explain different gene transfer techniques.
  3. Write an essay on human geuome project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

PHILOSOPHY

              Paper - II

INDIAN PHILOSOPHIES OF LIFE AND PROBLEMS IN WESTERN METAPHYSICS

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. What is karma?
  2. State the Sankhya notion of suffering.
  3. Write a note on Jain ethics.
  4. State the ethics of the Bhagavad-Gita.
  5. What are the major human values?
  6. How is the term purusartas interpreted in modern times?
  7. Define idealism.
  8. What is phenomenalism?
  9. Define realism.
  10. What is empiricism?

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Elucidate the concepts of bondage and liberation in Indian philosophy.
  2. Explain the notion of suffering according to Buddhism.
  3. What is Brahmanubhava? Explain.
  4. Explain the ethics of Buddhism.
  5. Give an account of yoga as a philosophy of life.
  6. What is trivarga theory? Explain.
  7. How is the world accounted for by idealism?
  8. Write a note on phenomenalism in connection with the conception of the physical world.

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

  1. Write an essay on the various concepts of liberation.
  2. How do ethics help in disciplining one’s life? Examine.
  3. Give an account of the significant features of human values.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

TOURISM MANAGEMENT

              Paper - II

PRINCIPLES OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. Define Tourism.
  2. Write the three points about development of tourism.
  3. Define the tourism planning.
  4. Mention the three regulations for setting up of travel agency.
  5. Write about Government formalities for travel agencies.
  6. Mention three national level committee’s of tourism.
  7. Write three points about safety and security.
  8. Define the components of tourism.
  9. Write about IATA function.
  10. Mention three famous National festival in India.

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. What you know about travel agencies.
  2. Write about tourism association.
  3. Write short notes about Cuisines and specialty dishes of India.
  4. Write a few lines about payments and other services of Tourism.
  5. Explain shortly about fairs and festivals.
  6. Write about marketing environmental Tourism management.
  7. Mention the special features of Tourism Marketing.
  8. Explain the functions and Research of Marketing Mix.

Section – C

       Answer any two questions                                                 (2x20 = 40)

19.  Explain the Tourism policy of the Government of India after 1950.

20.  Write an essay on cultural Tourism.

21.  Write an essay on Travel Management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’2007

 

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

              Paper - II

CURRENT ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL

 

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max .Marks: 100

Section-A

Answer All Questions:                                               (10x3=30)

 

  1. Define atmosphere and write the composition of atmosphere.
  2. Define sustainable development.
  3. What is ozone depletion?
  4. What is the effect of carbon monoxide present in air?
  5. Define food chain and write the types?
  6. What are the macrophytes?
  7. Define noise pollution?
  8. Write any five water borne diseases.
  9. What is fluorosis?
  10. Define biodiversity.

Section-B

Answer any five Questions:                          (5x6=30)

 

  1. Define environment and write briefly about the physical, chemical and biological factors present in the environment.
  2. Explain the photochemical reactions present in the atmosphere.
  3. Write briefly about the structure of ecosystem.
  4. Explain how the energy flow occurs in the ecosystem.
  5. What are the effects of air pollution?
  6. What are the sources of radioactive pollution?
  7. Explain the wild life protection act and forest conservation act.
  8. Explain briefly about the global warming.

Section-C

Answer any two Questions:                           (2x20=40)

 

  1. Write an essay on the aquatic ecosystem.
  2. Explain in detail about the waste water treatment.
  3. Define solid waste? Write in detail about the generation and management techniques.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

02 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

GEOLOGY

              Paper - II

ADVANCED PAPER IN GEOLOGY

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. What are isotopes? How they are important to a nation?
  2. Write a short note on granulites terrain.
  3. What are the criteria essential for drinking water?
  4. How ground water occurs in crystalline rocks?
  5. Write a short note on wind energy.
  6. What are the minerals found in India Ocean?
  7. Write a note on Fluorosis.
  8. What are the elements that induce cancer?
  9. Write a note on vein deposits.
  10. What are the errors commonly encountered during sampling?

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Give a succinct account of origin of Gneiss.
  2. How piezometric test are carried out in the field? Add a role on their uses.
  3. Briefly explain the various ways of air pollution.
  4. Outline the hazards in a cobalt mining.
  5. Briefly explain the volume variance calculation.
  6. What are renewable energies? Give a short account an Indian energy reserves.
  7. Give an account of see page flow and dupit flow.
  8. What are the major types of rocks that are found in Indian sub continent with trace elements?

Section – C

Answer any two questions                                         (2x20 = 40)

  1. Give an account of occurrence of ground water in sedimentary basin.
  2. What are the source rocks for atomic minerals? Give an account of Indian occurrences.
  3. Briefly describe the mineralisation in the archaen high grade regions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 FN DEC’07

 

M.PHIL DEGREE EXAMINATION DEC’07

MASS COMMUNICATION JOURNALISM

              Paper - II

THEORIES AND ISSUES IN MASS COMMUNICATION

Time: 3 Hrs                                                    Max. Marks: 100

Section – A

Answer all the questions                                            (10x3 = 30)

  1. What do you know about media industry?
  2. Explain media and social change.
  3. Define Step flow theory.
  4. Give a note on Dance’s Helices Model.
  5. Define Media agent.
  6. Define Media content.
  7. Describe social Medias.
  8. Describe a Model.
  9. Define Media gate keeper.
  10. What is meant by NWICO?

Section – B

Answer any five questions                                         (5x6 = 30)

  1. Describe the social political and cultural influence on media.
  2. Write a short account on Communication and development.
  3. Describe Lass well’s model.
  4.  Explain the steps flow theory.
  5. Write short notes on Schramm’s circular model.
  6. Explain the scope of multimedia communication.