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(a) Describe the important Paleolithic sites from South India with suitable examples. What is the significance of South Indian Paleolithic cultures? (20 marks)

(b) Distinguish a 'Theocratic State' from a secular, liberal, democratic state. Illustrate your answer with examples from tribal and contemporary societies. (15 marks)

(c) Discuss the economic, social and developmental impacts on tribal communities with special reference to mining. (15 marks)