AIR 551 · CSE 2024 · ANT2 · 52 pages

Birdev Done: ANT2 answer copy

21 answers by Birdev Done, as written in the test.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Write notes on the following in 150 words 1.a) Use of Karma and rebirth in justifying Varna system10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Explain Leela Dube's concept of Seed and Earth10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Discuss phenomena of folk urban continuum with suitable examples.10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Caste and Identity Politics10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Anthropological study of Untouchability10 marks
  6. Q2(a)How was Ghurye's idea of caste and Indian society different from colonial understanding of the same. Also highlight the village study of Sripuram by Andre Beteille20 marks
  7. Q2(b)India is neither a little tradition or a great tradition, rather it is a land of multiple tradition. Discuss.15 marks
  8. Q2(c)Describe the changes in the possible sources of social mobility from pre-British times to post-Independence era in Indian Society.15 marks
  9. Q3(a)Caste like formations are present in Non-Hindu religious communities as well. Discuss with examples.20 marks
  10. Q3(b)Field view has not only clarified many misconceptions about Indian Society but has also contributed towards development of Indian Anthropology. Discuss.15 marks
  11. Q3(c)Discuss the impact of market economy on village social life.15 marks
  12. Q5(a)Attributional vs Interactional perspective of caste10 marks
  13. Q5(b)Contribution of D.N. Majumdar to Indian Anthropology10 marks
  14. Q5(c)Are tradition and modernity antithetical to each other? Comment10 marks
  15. Q5(d)Jajmani system and contemporary market economy10 marks
  16. Q5(e)Khap Panchayat10 marks
  17. Q7(a)The idea of the Indian village as represented in the earlier writings of the colonial administrators has been critiqued by many scholars. Discuss.20 marks
  18. Q7(b)Is concept of Dominant caste relevant Today? Analyse different factors which has caused changes in this institution.15 marks
  19. Q7(c)Contextualize Louis Dumont's concept of 'binary opposition' with reference to caste system in India.15 marks
  20. Q8Village study by Andre Beteille:
  21. Q8(a)Examine the Sacred/Profane binary in the context of the caste system. Do you agree with the views of those who say that it is losing its contemporary relevance?

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 192 words written

Write notes on the following in 150 words 1.a) Use of Karma and rebirth in justifying Varna system

Opening · a definition

Karma represents action and resulting consequences of action. As per Nikam, karma implies future life is influenced by actions in present life which in turn is influenced by actions of past.

It emphasizes that good actions bring good returns while bad actions bring sorrow.

Idea of Rebirth is based on the concept that soul is immortal. After the death of individual it transmigrates into another body resulting into rebirth.

Body · points and prose

Sansara cycle

Endless cycles of death and birth.

Diagram
Death → Birth ↑ ↓ Birth ← Death

Use of Karma & Rebirth in Justification for Varna system

To escape the sansara cycle, individual has to perform good actions and repay one's rina i.e. social debts.

Grihasta stage of Varnashram provides opportunity for all to repay their social debts toward Rishi, Ancestor, god, bhuta and athiti etc.

It emphasizes that doing the right dharma with good intentions can result into attainment of inner spirituality by balancing dharma with Artha and Kama.

Contemporary relevance

i) Act as moral guide for good actions. ii) Emphasizes that future can be taken care of by doing good actions in present. iii) direction toward sustainable development.

Close · a way forward

Thus need of the hour is to institutionalize the philosophy of karma.