Sociology II · 10 marks · 150 words
Is tradition a barrier to modernisation or does modernisation take the form of traditionalism in Indian context?
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Syllabus: Impact of colonial rule on Indian society: (a) Social background of Indian nationalism. (b) Modernization of Indian tradition. (c) Protests and movements during the colonial period. (d) Social reforms.
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