July 2024 and January 2025
There are three Sections in the Assignment. You have to answer all questions in the Sections.
Section-I
Answer the following in about 500 words each
- Compare indological, missionary and administrative perspectives for understanding Indian society.
- What do you understand by nationalism? Discuss the views of AR Desai and Partha Chatterjee on nationalism.
Section-II
Answer the following questions in about 250 words each.
- Discuss the contribution of Ranjit Guha to subaltern studies.
- Explain the changes and continuity within caste system in contemporary Indian society.
- Discuss the condition of women in informal economy
Section-III
Write a short note on each of the following in about 100 words each.
- Ethnicity
- Concept of power and authority
- Joint family
- Agrarian class structure
- Forms of marriage
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