AIR 55 · CSE 2025 · ANT2 · 52 pages

Srujana Gudelli: ANT2 answer copy

19 answers by Srujana Gudelli, as written in the test.

The questions

  1. Q1Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 10x5=50 (a) Negrito elements in India10 marks
  2. Q1(b)The contribution of tribal knowledge in sustainable forest management.
  3. Q1(c)The socio-cultural dimensions of shifting cultivation (*Jhum*) in Northeast India.
  4. Q1(d)Distinguish between "Caste" and "Class" in the Indian context.
  5. Q1(e)The impact of the 'Green Revolution' on rural social stratification.
  6. Q2(a)"The concepts of Tribe and Caste in India have often been placed on a continuum rather than as two discrete categories." Critically examine this statement with suitable ethnographic examples.20 marks
  7. Q2(b)Analyse the socio-political factors that led to the emergence of tribal identity movements in India. Illustrate with case studies from both Northeast and Central India.15 marks
  8. Q2(c)Modernity has entered Indian character and society, but it has done so through assimilation, not replacement. Discuss.15 marks
  9. Q4(a)Critically examine the concepts of little and Great Traditions for understanding the Indian Villages.20 marks
  10. Q4(b)Describe the evolutionary significance of the fossil finds of the Narmada Basin.15 marks
  11. Q4(c)Analyse the role of religion in the political mobilization of tribal communities in India, with reference to the impact of Christianity.15 marks
  12. Q5(a)Q.5(a) Youth Dormitory10 marks
  13. Q5(b)NGOs and tribal development10 marks
  14. Q5(c)Factionalism in rural politics10 marks
  15. Q5(d)The concept of "ethnic conflict" in contemporary India.10 marks
  16. Q5(e)The impact of technology on family structure10 marks
  17. Q8(a)Discuss the causes of exploitation and constitutional safeguards for the SC and ST.20 marks
  18. Q8(b)Explain how Islam influenced the economic and cultural transformations of Indian society.15 marks
  19. Q8(c)Briefly explain Contribution of L.P. Vidyarthi to the study of Sacred Complex and NMS complex.15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 155 words written

Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 10x5=50 (a) Negrito elements in India

Opening · a definition

Negrito element refers to the phenotypical features resembling the Negrito group. In India, studies were done by B.S. Guha.

Body · points

Negrito element in India

  1. B.S. Guha in his racial classification, considered the nasal index as primary basis.
  2. Based on it and other factors like hair form, he concluded that there is Negrito element in India. Ex: Among the tribes of Andaman.
  3. The pockets of tribes having Negrito element are mainly found in the

Central eastern India and south India. Ex: Irulars, etc.

Criticisms

  1. D.N. Majumdar said that hair form cannot be the basis to say that there is Negrito element.
  2. Mary Pushpa's studies on the genetic composition of Indian tribes said there are minor differences among tribes.
  3. K. S. Singh also studied the tribes and said there is no such classification required.

Close · a summary

Today the race concept has lost significance due to the genetic advancements - Human Genome Project.