pyq/2023/philosophy-optional-ii/3

(a) Explain Historical Materialism and discuss its relevance in the context of social development and change. (20 marks)

(b) Critically analyse the social and political significance of Ambedkar's notion of annihilation of caste. (15 marks)

(c) How does gender discrimination lead to female foeticide and social imbalance? Discuss. (15 marks)