Q1Write notes on the following in about 150 words each: Ethnomedical practices of Indian tribes50 marks
Q1(b)Issues related to tribal education10 marks
Q1(c)Relevance of concept of Purushartha in contemporary times10 marks
Q1(d)Role of Gram Sabha under PESA10 marks
Q1(e)Marine Archaeology in India10 marks
Q2(a)Examine the strengths and weaknesses of anthropology in the context of its role in tribal and rural development.20 marks
Q2(b)Critically discuss the contributions of Irawati Karve and B.S. Guha to the analysis of caste and race in India.15 marks
Q2(c)Discuss the constitutional safeguards for religious minorities in India.15 marks
Q3Marine fossils give idea of past marine life.
Q3(a)How do concepts of 'cultural revival' and 'social boundaries' explain the persistence of India's identity based movements? In this context, discuss how can Anthropology help in providing solution to secessionist threats.20 marks
Q3(b)Critically discuss the contribution of village studies towards the understanding of the Indian social system.15 marks
Q3(c)Critically discuss the methodological distinctiveness of 'decolonizing ethnography' as a research framework for tribal studies in India.15 marks
Q4(a)Evaluate the significance of the PM-JANMAN scheme in addressing the challenges faced by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India. Discuss the hurdles to its implementation and propose strategies for ensuring its effective impact.20 marks
Q4(b)"The 'great' and the 'little' traditions are not polar opposites, but are 'constantly negotiating and interacting with each other." Illustrate with suitable examples.15 marks
Q4(c)Discuss the contributions of S.C. Dube in Indian rural and tribal studies.15 marks
Q5(a)Write notes on the following in about 150 words each: David Reich and Aryan DNA in India.10 marks
Q5(b)Impact of globalisation on folk culture10 marks
Q5(c)Characteristics and contemporary significance of Dzumsa system of Sikkim10 marks
Q5(d)Role of Governor in Fifth Schedule Areas10 marks
Q5(e)Concept of 'Sacred Complex' as a dimension of Indian civilization10 marks
Q6(a)There is a contemporary trend of rising caste identity with caste groups including marginalized ones, embracing their caste identity as a 'badge of honor'. Comment critically in context of 'future of caste system'.20 marks
Q6(b)Examine the regional variations of Mesolithic cultures of India.15 marks
Q6(c)Discuss the contribution of Islam to the composite culture of India. How are globalizing forces reshaping contemporary Indian Islam?15 marks
Q7(a)Discuss the issue of 'quadruple burden of disease' among tribes of India.20 marks
Q7(b)Discuss the Bio-genetic variability of Indian tribes.15 marks
Q7(c)Critically discuss the ethno-archaeological approach to the study of indigenous craft and hunting activities of contemporary tribal societies in India.15 marks
Q8(a)Critically analyze the historical debate on tribal development policy in independent India. Comment on the necessity and key challenges of adopting a rights-based approach in addressing current tribal development issues.20 marks
Q8(b)Discuss the significance and implementation of the 'Recognition of Forest Rights Act 2006'.15 marks
Q8(c)Critically discuss 'tribalisation' as a strategy by non-tribal communities that redefines the traditional tribe-caste continuum in India.15 marks