Solapure University Question Paper,2015 Question Paper,CIVIL ENGINEERING Paper – III : Modern Topics in Civil Engineering,Ph.D. Course Work

Solapure University Question Paper
Ph.D. Course Work Examination, 2015
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Paper – III : Modern Topics in Civil Engineering
Day and Date : Saturday, 6-6-2015 Total Marks : 100
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Answer all the questions.
2) Assume suitable data wherever necessary and state
it clearly.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
1. a) What are the general processes involved in electromagnetic remote sensing ?
What are the primary absorbers of electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere ? 10
b) Answer any two of the following :
i) Explain Vector Data Model and Raster Data model adopted in ‘Geographic
Information Systems’. 5
ii) Describe how GIS can be useful in case of disaster management during
Urban floods. 5
iii) Enlist the Characteristics of Aerial Photographs. 5
2. a) What do you mean by Environmental Auditing ? Discuss the pre-audit activities,
activities at site and post audit activities. 10
b) Answer any two of the following :
i) Discuss the steps taken for predicting and assessing impact of ‘Thermal
Power Project’ on the ‘Air Environment’. 5
ii) Discuss the environmental issues in raising global trade with reference to
‘Sustainable Development’. 5
iii) Discuss critically : “World is becoming more global, it does not necessarily
mean that it is becoming more uniform.” 5
3. a) Solve the following L.P. problem by simplex method.
Minimize : Z = x1 – 3x2 + 2x3
Subject to : 3x1 – x2 + 2x3 <= 7
2x1 + 4x2 >= –12
– 4x1 + 3x2 + 8x3 <= 10
x1, x2, x3 >= 0 10
b) Answer any two of the following :
i) What do you understand by balanced and unbalanced transportation
problem ? How an unbalanced problem is tackled ? 5
ii) What are the conditions for application of the optimality test in case of
transportation problem ? Briefly explain as why these conditions should
be satisfied. 5
iii) Explain with an example the L.P. problem, which has no feasible solution.
Use graphical method to explain. 5
OR
3. a) Write a detailed note on Infrastructure Development in ‘Rods and Highways
Sector’ of India. 10
b) Answer any two of the following :
i) What are the aims and objectives of the ‘Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban
Renewal Mission’ of Government of India ? 5
ii) Discuss the challenges faced by Indian construction industry. 5
iii) Write a note on ‘Public Private Partnership’ in Airport Infrastructure being
developed in India. 5
4. a) A group of 9 piles in a row is driven into soft clay extending from ground level
to a great depth. The diameter and depth of pile are 30 cm and 10 m
respectively. The unconfined compressive strength of clay is 70 kN/m2. If the
piles are placed 90 cm center to center, compute the allowable load on the
pile group, on the basis of shear failure criteria, for a factor of safety of 2.5.
Neglect the bearing at the tip of the piles. Take m = 0.6 for shear mobilization
around each pile. 10
b) Answer any two of the following :
i) Draw a typical section of a ‘Pneumatic Caisson’ and explain the procedure
of its sinking. 5
ii) What do you understand by ‘Reinforced Earth’ ? Explain the mechanism
of its action, in resisting active earth pressure. 5
iii) Write a short note on Bearing Capacity and nature of settlement of
foundations on sanitary landfills. 5
5. a) What is Fiber Reinforced Concrete ? What are the most common materials
used as fibers ? Discuss the factors affecting the properties of fiber reinforced
concrete. 10
b) Answer any two of the following :
i) What do you mean by a ‘Ferrocement’ ? Describe various casting
techniques of ferrocement products. 5
ii) Explain the use of Geotextiles in railway works. 5
iii) Explain with neat sketches, various functions of geotextiles. 5
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2015 Question Paper,Ph.D. Course Work ,Solapur University Question Paper,COMMERCE Paper – III: Modern Topics in Management

Solapur University Question Paper
Ph.D. Course Work Examination, 2015
COMMERCE
Paper – III: Modern Topics in Management
Day and Date : Saturday, 6-6-2015 Max. Marks : 100
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
1. A) What is Globalisation ? How external environment is impacted by Globalisation ? 10
B) Write short notes on (any two): 10
1) Multinational company
2) Major ingredients of TQM.
3) Six Sigma.
2. A) What is Organisational Behaviour ? Explain the meaning and importance of
 Organisational Behaviour. 10
B) Write short notes on (any two): 10
i) Disaster Management.
ii) Human Values in Management.
iii) Talent Management.
3. A) State the distinction between Human Resource Management and Human
Resource Development. 10
B) Write short notes on (any two): 10
i) Elements of Emotional Quotient.
ii) Relationship between spirituality and performance.
iii) Managing change in organisation.
4. A) What do you mean by organisational development ? State the process of
organisation development. 10
B) Write short notes on (any two): 10
i) Stress Management.
ii) Retention of Talents.
iii) Factors of change.
5. A) What are the dimensions of quality leader in organisation ? 10
B) Write short notes on (any two): 10
i) Ethical dilemma.
ii) Quality of work life.
iii) Spirituality and performance.
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LAW Law, Justice and Society (Paper – III),Solapur University Question Paper,Ph.D. Course Work,2015 Question Paper

Solapur University Question Paper
Ph.D. Course Work Examination, 2015
LAW
Law, Justice and Society (Paper – III)
Day and Date : Saturday, 6-6-2015 Total Marks : 100
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Answer all five questions.
2) All questions carry equal marks.
1. A) Legal justice ignore the role of social, economic and political forces at work in
every society – Discuss. 10
B) Short notes on any two of the following : 10
i) Disadvantages of Legal Justice.
ii) How justice is administered ?
iii) How the liberal modern tradition is the basis of Justice ?
2. A) Define Law and explain various functions of law in the modern society. 10
B) Short notes on any two of the following : 10
i) Law and voice of Justice.
ii) Law and Morals.
iii) Judicial accountability.
3. A) Explain the theory of savigny and what is the impact of ‘volksgiest’ on nations
legal system. 10
B) Short notes on any two of the following : 10
i) How religion as key instrument of social control ?
ii) Impact of law in society.
iii) Doctrine of social solidarity.
4. A) Explain the impact of cyber crimes on the society. What are the probable
solutions to prevent cyber crimes in the present times ? 10
B) Short notes on any two of the following : 10
i) Medical Technology.
ii) Impact of Technology on Environment.
iii) Ideal governance.
5. A) Discuss briefly the role and functions of Judiciary for achieving social
justice. 10
B) Short notes on any two of the following : 10
i) Concept of Dharma.
ii) Judicial process.
iii) Role of media in Democracy.
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Ph.D. Course Work, 2015 Question Paper,SOCIAL WORK Paper – III : Modern Topics in Social Work,Solapur University Question Paper

Solapur University Question Paper
Ph.D. Course Work Examination, 2015
SOCIAL WORK
Paper – III : Modern Topics in Social Work
Day and Date : Saturday, 6-6-2015 Max. Marks : 100
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
1. A) Give an account of social change movements during pre-independence
period. 10
B) Write short answers on any two: 10
i) Dilemmas faced by social work practitioners.
ii) Philosophy of social work.
iii) Ethics of professional social work.
2. A) Explain various models of social work practice. 10
B) Write short answers on any two: 10
i) Developmental Social Work.
ii) Locality development model of community work.
iii) Problem solving approach.
3. A) Bring out the interface between social work practice and social development. 10
B) Write short answers on any two: 10
i) Indicators of social development.
ii) NGOs and social development
iii) Social legislations and social justice.
4. A) Comment on developmental aspects of Human Resource Management. 10
B) Write short answers on any two: 10
i) Social responsibility of Corporate Sector.
ii) Labour legislations and social security.
iii) Impact of changing global scenario on Human Resources.
5. A) Give an account of Govt. efforts for Community Development in India. 10
B) Write short answers on any two: 10
i) Methods of Community Development.
ii) Community Development and NGOs.
iii) Admn. of Community Development programmes in India.
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Solapur University Question Paper,PSYCHOLOGY,2015 Question Paper,Ph.D. Course Work

Solapur University Question Paper
Ph.D. Course Work Examination, 2015
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper – 03 : Modern Topics in Psychology
Day and Date : Saturday, 6-6-2015 Max. Marks : 100
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
1. A) What is teacher effectiveness ? Explain the nature of teaching learning
process. 10
B) Write in short (any two) : 10
i) Education of exceptional children.
ii) Describe the principles of teaching.
iii) Positive emotions and it role in wellbeing.
2. A) Illustrate the meaning of health psychology and describe the bio-psychosocial
perspective of the same. 10
B) Write in short (any two) : 10
i) Maslow’s views on mental health.
ii) Explain health resources.
iii) Roger’s contribution to health psychology.
3. A) Describe the meaning and significance of the validity of the psychological
measures and discuss the nature of construct validity of a test. 10
B) Write in short (any two) : 10
i) Precautions in test administration.
ii) Strengths and weaknesses of alternate form reliability.
iii) Meaning and uses of factor analysis in test construction.
4. A) What is neuropsychological assessment ? Explain any one technique of
Neuropsychological assessment. 10
B) Write in short (any two) : 10
i) Cerebral cortex and its functions.
ii) Eyesenk’s biosocial theory of crime
iii) Recent perspective of sport psychology.
5. A) Discuss cognitive and social psychological dimensions of individual and team
sports. 10
B) Write in short (any two) : 10
i) Role of psychology in crime prevention.
ii) Neuro-chemical systems in the brain.
iii) Cognitive and behavioral interactions in sports.
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