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5th August 2014, 03:51 PM
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| Re: Question paper for TANCET MBA
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) MBA Exam questions are here: Describing women’s roles in governance as rule by proxy amounts to saying that A rural elections are rigged B rural elections are still being manipulated through vote banks. C the male dominated style of politics is being replaced by the women’s style. D husbands rather than the women representatives have the real power. E women being wives and mothers are better representatives of the people than full time men politicians. Question 3 In para two, the writer discusses the idea of proxy governance and points out that A all elected representatives function as proxies for the people they represent and whose influence they have. B the influences of party policies, pressures from clan or caste groups which operates on individuals in real politics is no different from that of husbands on women representatives. C it is unfair to call the effective functioning of a groups of women representatives a kitchen cabinet since men in politics also form pressure groups or cliques. D the dictionary meaning of proxy does not cover the wide range of indirect controls that actually exist in practical politics. E most political parties support women’s participation in panchayats but they give the highest priority to party policies and discipline. Question 4 In para three, the main item of information presented is that A women in rural politics are widely accused of sexual misconduct. B the breakdown of traditional values has led to immorality among both men and women. C the negative side of women entering politics is that men can be accused of having multiple wives or mistresses. D articulate and socially mobile urban women are still suspect in rural contexts. E in a majority of cases women representatives have to be accompanied by their husbands when they leave their neighbourhood for political work. Question 5 The position of the writers regarding the popular attitudes towards women in rural politics is A sympathetic B critical C a balanced concensus position D based on a technical interpretation of the legislation E based on the narrow dictionary meaning of proxy. Question 6 The writers feel that the role to be played by elected women representatives is such that A most positions are being cornered by urbanised and socially mobile women. B intra-family tensions are more or less unavoidable. C those who can manipulate the proxy system can get away with immorality. D a certain degree of independence and articulateness is needed to do the job well. E instant and deliberate action against those who are suspected of immorality is needed though difficult to implement. Question 7 What observers of women in rural politics do not pay sufficient attention to the position of men is A the extent to which male relatives support women socially. B the increasing rate of trickling down of development funds to intended recipients. C the need for more vigilant participation by women to prevent a few from misusing their position to favour their husbands. D the implications for social structure in the subtle changes in the sexual division of labour. E the possibility that husbands in many cases are actually benefiting from this involvement of wives. Question 8 The double bind referred to in third para arises from the A need for women to balance the time and energy needed for public and private affairs. B the conflict between the family role and the political role when husband and wife are both elected members. C criticism that is directed against their independence and against their acting conventionally. D the idealistic desire to be honest and pressure to join the existing web of corruption in politics. E the need to encourage women to participate in politics set against the importance of keeping out persons with low morals. Question 9 Women’s political activity leads to changes in the division of labour, in family prestige etc. These effects A are only subtle and short term negative features which will disappear soon. B though small are deep rooted and will have a significant impact on society. C are still only subtle tendencies that might not progress for a very long time. D are very like to lead to another round of backlash to protect the position of women. E show that the 73rd Amendment will become truly effective only after a long struggle by women. Question 10 The word ‘insinuation’ in the passage means A implication B logical conclusion C precondition D likely consequence E severe criticism     For rest of detailed paper here is attachment: |