National Development and Social Policy — DU B.Sc. (Prog.) Home Science Previous Year Question Papers

Attempt five questions in all. What are the main concerns of national development in India ? Discuss India's advancement with the help of one critical indicator of progress. 8,10 2. Define the term social policy and enumerate the major sociál policies implemented in India. Using an example of a social policy, discuss the procedure of policy drafting. 3. Describe the sectoral dimensions of social policies in India. Discuss one example of a sector-based policy, mentioning its main challenges and the steps taken to resolve them. Highlight the major concerns and challenges related to regional disparities and social equity. Illustrate with examples how marginalized communities encounter challenges in availing social policy benefits. 6,12 6. Enumerate the key theoretical approaches to social policies. Discuss one framework with reference to India. 18 Outline the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Highlight its main features, distinctive aspects and the reforms envisioned in the policy. 6,12 Define the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Discuss how SDGs address the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of development in India. 8. Write short notes on any three of the following: (i) Digital divide (ii) National Commission of India • (izi) Economically weaker sections (iv) Public distribution system