Sociology II · 10 marks · 150 words
"The definition of tribe in India has been more administrative than anthropological." Comment.
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Syllabus: Tribal communities in India: (a) Definitional problems. (b) Geographical spread. (c) Colonial policies and tribes. (d) Issues of integration and autonomy.
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