AIR 155 · CSE 2023 · ANT2 · 83 pages

Sushir Shrikrushna: ANT2 answer copy

28 answers by Sushir Shrikrushna, as written in the test.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Write a note of 150 words on the Following: (a) Reasons of caste violence in India10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Presence of caste among Muslims10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Other Backward classes movements in India10 marks
  4. Q1(d)History of theorizing caste begins with colonial encounters. Discuss10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Anthropological study of Untouchability10 marks
  6. Q2(a)Jajmani system has been a paradoxical economic relationship consisting of both exploitative and protective elements.15 marks
  7. Q2(b)Jati is a breeding unit as well as unit of social reproduction. Illustrate.15 marks
  8. Q2(c)Compare and contrast the perspective of G.S Ghurye and M.N. Srinivas with respect to ‘study of caste’. Also highlight the village study of Sripuram by Andre Beteille20 marks
  9. Q3(a)Indian villages are changing in respect of economic institutions, power structures and inter-caste relationships. Discuss.20 marks
  10. Q3(b)Critically analyse the role of caste in Indian democracy and its impact on electoral politics.15 marks
  11. Q3(c)Discuss the impact of media on the social life of Indian villages.15 marks
  12. Q4(a)Briefly describe the contribution of D.N. Majumdar to Indian Anthropology. Also highlight Village study of D.N. Majumdar.20 marks
  13. Q4(b)Identify the theoretical concepts that have emerged out of village studies in India.15 marks
  14. Q4(c)Critically examine the status of religious minorities in India and effectiveness of the Government policies and programmes for their welfare.15 marks
  15. Q5(a)Indigenisation of Christianity in India10 marks
  16. Q5(b)B.H. Baden Powell10 marks
  17. Q5(c)Indian rural society is a faction ridden society. Discuss10 marks
  18. Q5(d)Identity Politics in India10 marks
  19. Q5(e)Brahminical view of caste10 marks
  20. Q6(a)Examine Nature-man - spirit complex as an ecological concept. How other anthropologists viewed the NMS complex different from L.P.Vidyarthi.20 marks
  21. Q6(b)Explain the existence of urban villages in context of metropolitan cities in India.15 marks
  22. Q6(c)Assess the significance of concepts given by Robert Redfield in study of Indian civilization.15 marks
  23. Q7(a)20 marks
  24. Q7(b)Is concept of Dominant caste relevant Today? Analyse different factors which has caused changes in this institution.15 marks
  25. Q7(c)Modernization is deeply rooted in traditions and the social structure in India.15 marks
  26. Q8(a)What do you understand from discrete caste and Muddled hierarchies? Substantiate your answer with suitable illustrations.20 marks
  27. Q8(b)Discuss Surjit Sinha’s and F.G. Bailey contribution in development of Tribe-caste continuum.15 marks
  28. Q8(c)What is the Relevance of Anthropology in Rural Development? Illustrate your answer with examples.15 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 168 words written

Write a note of 150 words on the Following: (a) Reasons of caste violence in India

Opening · a definition

Caste as defined by G.S. Ghurye in his Caste & Race in India is an endogamous group of people having commonality in name and common descent along with occupational specialisation. fig. Features of caste

Caste violence in India : Reasons It occurs when two caste groups having different interest which are not merging confront to each other.

Reasons

Body · points and prose

occupational Ascribed restrictions fig. Features of caste

Caste violence in India : Reasons It occurs when two caste groups having different interest which are not merging confront to each other.

Reasons

  1. Fight for power capture :
  • eg demand for reservation in politics & education.
  1. Violation of traditional rules of caste based behaviour eg In chattisgarh, dalit was beaten because he drank water from pot
  2. tussle for hagemony eg violence among Jat & yadav in northern belt
  3. to capture political institutions. eg caste based politics in bihar
  4. to gain benefits of economic progress

How to reduce: → communal harmony in village → Anti-violence committee of Grampanchayat → protection to vulnerable group. → ensuring benefits to needy one

Close · a way forward

with co-operation from community member and proactive action by government one can definitery bring down caste violence in India