Sociology II · 20 marks
How has democratic decentralization worked with respect to Indian tribes? What are the differences in the pre and post-independence tribal policies of India?
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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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