Sociology II · 10 marks · 150 words
To what extent is Charles Metcalfe's view of Indian villages as isolated and self-sufficient still relevant?
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Syllabus: Rural and Agrarian Social Structure: (a) The idea of Indian village and village studies. (b) Agrarian social structure - evolution of land tenure system, land reforms.
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