Paper / Subject Code: / Foundation Course II.

Q. P. Code :

(2½ Hours) [Total Marks: 75]

N.B.: (1) All questions are compulsory.

(2) Numbers to the right indicate marks.
(3) Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.

Q1 A. Answer True or False (ANY 7) 07

1. India introduced Liberalisation in 1991

2. The maximum number of farmers’ suicides have occurred in Punjab.
3. Human rights are absolute
4. Articles 22-27 of UDHR are concerned with civil rights.
5. Fundamental rights are enshrined in part III of Indian constitution.
6. Contract farming is undertaken by large corporate firms either by buying the land ot taking land
on lease basis.
7. Chloroflourocarbons are the primary causes of depletion of ozone layer.
8. In an eco system the plants are primary producers.
9. Eustress is a negative stress.
10. Racism is an example of prejudice.

Q1 B. Choose the right answer (ANY 8) 08

1. Progressive elimination of government control over economic activities is known as _______

(Liberalisation/ Privatisation/ Globalisation)
2. _________ is a process of selling government equity to private parties. (Liberalisation/
Disinvestment/ Globalisation)
3. The UDHR consists of a preamble and ________ articles. (20/ 25/ 30)
4. Philosophy of _______ influenced French Revolution. (Plato/ Hobbes/ Rosseau)
5. Article ____ of Indian constitution prohibits untouchability. (14/ 16/ 17)
6. Plant eating animals are known as_______ (Herbivorous/ carnivorous/ omnivorous)
7. ___________ is a graphic representation of the trophic structure and function. (Food chain/ Food
web/ Ecological pyramid)
8. The ____________ stressors are also called job related stressors. (Organisational/ individual/
environmental)
9. Choice between two or more desirable goas is known as _________ conflict. (Approach-
Approach/ Approach-Avoidance/ Avoidance-Avoidance)
10. __________ is the negative judgement of a group and its individual members. (Value/ Ethics/
Prejudice)

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 Paper / Subject Code: / Foundation Course II.

Q. P. Code :

Q2. A. Explain the concept of “Liberalisation” and evaluate the positive and negative impact of
liberalization 15
OR
B. Explain the concept of “Globalisation” and discuss the impact of globalization on Indian
industry.

Q3. A. Explain the concept of human rights. Examine the important landmarks in the evolution and
development of human rights. 15
OR
B.. Elaborate the provisions which guarantee ‘Right to Freedom’ under Indian Constitution.

Q4. A. Explain the concept of ‘Sustainable Development’ and examine its basic components. 15

OR
B. Elaborate the meaning of stress and enumerate the major causes of stress.

Q5. A. Critically evaluate Maslow’s theory of motivation 15

OR
B. Write short notes (ANY 3)
1. Advantages of Privatisation
2. Civil Rights
3. Impact of Environmental degradation
4. Significance of ethics in individual development
5. Types of conflicts