pyq/2024/sociology-optional-ii/2

(a) Differentiate between 'Western' and 'Indological' perspectives on the study of Indian society. Bring out the major aspects of G. S. Ghurye's contribution to 'Indological' approach. (20)

(b) What are the definitional problems involved in identifying tribes in India? Discuss the main obstacles to tribal development in India. (20)

(c) What, according to André Beteille, are the bases of agrarian class structure in India? Analyse. (10)