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(a) Who is said to be the pioneer of village studies in India? Illustratively describe contributions of some Indian sociologists on village studies. How their approaches are distinct from each other? (20 marks)

(b) “Industrial class structure is a function of social structure of Indian society.” Do you agree with this statement? Analyze. (20 marks)

(c) What is kinship? Briefly explain G. P. Murdock's contribution to the study of the kinship system. (10 marks)