The concept of ethnicity

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7.3 The concept of ethnicity; Ethnic conflicts and political developments; Unrest among tribal communities; Regionalism and demand for autonomy; Pseudo-tribalism. Social change among the tribes during colonial and post-Independent India.

2026

Section a · 1. · Paper Q4(a) · 2026 · 20 marks · Solution

Write an account on the contribution of Verrier Elwin in developing policies for the tribal populations in post-independent India

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Section a · 2. · Paper Q5(a) · 2026 · 10 marks · Solution

Buddhist tribes of India.

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Section b · 3. · Paper Q8(b) · 2026 · 15 marks · Solution

What are the major challenges tribal communities are facing in contemporary India?

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2025

Section c · 4. · Paper Q1(c) · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution

Regionalism and Autonomy

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Section a · 5. · Paper Q5(a) · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution

Impact of urbanization and industrialization on tribal communities of India.

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Section b · 6. · Paper Q7(b) · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the rising ethnic conflicts in India and propose their possible remedial measures

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2024

Section c · 7. · Paper Q8(c) · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the economic, social, and developmental impacts on tribal communities with special reference to mining.

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2023

Section b · 8. · Paper Q6(b) · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution

Distinguishing between ethnic identity and ethnicity, discuss the factors responsible for ethnic conflict in tribal areas.

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Section a · 9. · Paper Q7(a) · 2023 · 20 marks · Solution

Elucidate the shifting terrains of India's tribal policies in colonial and post-colonial periods.

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2016

Section a · 10. · Paper Q5(a) · 2016 · 10 marks · Solution

The role that regionalism plays in demand for autonomy among Indian tribes

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2015

Section e · 11. · Paper Q1(e) · 2015 · 10 marks · Solution

Rights over resources and tribal unrest.

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