Q1(a)Bases of tribal religion10 marks
Q1(b)Shifting agriculture among Indian Tribes10 marks
Q1(c)Concept of Ethnic boundaries10 marks
Q1(d)Scheduled Area10 marks
Q1(e)Ethnoarchaeology as a research strategy10 marks
Q2(a)What are the major socio-economic problems faced by the SCs? Point out the criteria for diagnosis and suggest the remedial Measures.20 marks
Q2(b)Critically examine the concept of communalism and its relevance for multi-religious and multi- ethnic country like India.15 marks
Q2(c)Discuss the Significance of cultural and administrative factors in tribal development.15 marks
Q3(a)Critically assess the existing constitutional safeguards, the plans and policies for tribal welfare.20 marks
Q3(b)“Tribals in India had never been isolated communities” Comment15 marks
Q3(c)Anthropological inquiry presents a holistic picture of complex realities about simple societies. Do you think this knowledge generated through anthropological inquiry can be useful for their welfare? Justify with examples.15 marks
Q4(a)Discuss the rise of ethno-nationalism among Indian communities with specific examples.20 marks
Q4(b)Due to modernisation, urban industrialisation the extended kinship bonds had broken down and nuclear family had emerged as main alternative." Discuss various consequences of this change in context of Indian tribes.15 marks
Q4(c)Critically examine the role of NGOs in promoting health & Education in tribal areas.15 marks
Q5(a)Involvement of local communities in Forest Management10 marks
Q5(b)Tribe as a colonial construct10 marks
Q5(c)Sustainable Development of Tribes10 marks
Q5(d)Q.5 (d) Pseudo tribalism10 marks
Q5(e)Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf10 marks
Q6(a)With suitable examples, describe the impact of displacement on the health and nutritional status of the tribal communities.20 marks
Q6(b)Forces of change both indigenous and exogenous, has serious implications on the lifestyle and culture of tribal communities. Elaborate with suitable examples from Indian tribes.15 marks
Q6(c)Critically examine various changes in tribal governance during pre and post independent India. What is more needed for their holistic development? Suggest.15 marks
Q7(a)Critically assess the role of anthropology in rural development.20 marks
Q7(b)"Decentralised and self-governance is essence of democracy." In light of this statement discuss the salient features of PESA Act of 1996 and its role in promotion of self-governance.15 marks
Q7(c)Classify the tribal movements in contemporary India in a regional perspective and analyse the contributing factors.15 marks
Q8(a)Critically examine the various structural constraints in the development of education among Scheduled Tribes.20 marks
Q8(b)Discuss the concept of "indigenous people" in context of Indian tribes.15 marks
Q8(c)GS Ghurye described Indian tribes as backward Hindus. Discuss the impact of Hinduism on tribal populations of India.15 marks