Caste system in India

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3.2 Caste system in India—Structure and characteristics, Varna and caste, Theories of origin of caste system, Dominant caste, Caste mobility, Future of caste system, Jajmani system. Tribe-caste continuum.

2026

Section a · 1. · Paper Q2(a) · 2026 · 20 marks · Solution

What are the major debates related to the concept of jajmani system?

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Section c · 2. · Paper Q8(c) · 2026 · 15 marks · Solution

What are the provisions given in the Constitution of India for the safeguard of the Scheduled Caste populations?

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2025

Section a · 3. · Paper Q4(a) · 2025 · 20 marks · Solution

What are the different types of caste mobility in India? Highlight the various factors responsible for it

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2024

Section b · 4. · Paper Q7(b) · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the theories on the origin of caste system and its criticism in India. Differentiate between caste, class, and race.

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2023

Section c · 5. · Paper Q1(c) · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

Jajmani system : continuity and change

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Section c · 6. · Paper Q4(c) · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution

Is caste mobility a recent phenomenon? Discuss in the light of Indological and Empirical context.

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Section a · 7. · Paper Q6(a) · 2023 · 20 marks · Solution

Is annihilation of caste possible? Discuss the future of caste system in the light of various proactive measures taken by the Indian State.

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2022

Section c · 8. · Paper Q2(c) · 2022 · 15 marks · Solution

Critically describe Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's argument on the origin of Indian caste system

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Section b · 9. · Paper Q7(b) · 2022 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the issues and solutions related to the Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribe populations in India

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2021

Section b · 10. · Paper Q1(b) · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

Relevance of tribe-caste continuum

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2016

Section a · 11. · Paper Q3(a) · 2016 · 20 marks · Solution

Examine the structural and cultural theories of caste system in India

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Section b · 12. · Paper Q4(b) · 2016 · 15 marks · Solution

How is process of tribe-caste continuum different from Sanskritization? Comment

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2015

Section a · 13. · Paper Q8(a) · 2015 · 20 marks · Solution

What do you understand by dynamics of caste mobility? How did the concept of Sanskritization contribute to its functionality?

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Section b · 14. · Paper Q8(b) · 2015 · 15 marks · Solution

Critically examine the concept of tribe-caste continuum and its relevance in contemporary India

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