MSO 003 : Sociology of Development in English Solved Assignment 2025-26

1. How does development affect the environment? Discuss with examples.
2. What are the main problems caused by big dams in India? Do you think building big dams is a good idea? Why or why not?
3. Explain in detail the concept of ethno-development and its relevance in India’s developmental strategy.
4. How have Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) contributed to the growth of employment opportunities in rural areas?
5. How has globalisation affected the traditional knowledge and practices of local communities? Do you think globalisation is helping or harming them? Explain.
6. What do you understand by the concept of modernisation? Do you think modernisation helps in improving society? Give reasons.
7. Why is it important to include women in all stages of development planning and decision-making?
8. What do you understand by ‘human development’? How does it differ from economic development?
9. Do you agree that overpopulation is the main cause of poverty in developing countries? Justify your answer with examples.
10. Discuss the role of civil society for the empowerment of the marginalized sections of the society.