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.
Previous Questions:
* Do you think caste persists in contemporary India? Critically discuss. (15Marks 2014)
* Tribe Caste continuum (10Marks 2014)
* Discuss how Louis Dumont explained caste system.(10Marks – 2013)
*Examine the criticisms on the concept of dominant caste.(15Marks – 2013)
*Gender and Customary Law. (10Marks – 2012)
* Gender and Caste. (10Marks – 2012)
* Critically examine the theories of Origin of Castes. (15Marks – 2011)
* Examine the role of the caste system in the present political context. (15 Marks — 2010)
*Is the present political System strengthening the caste system? Discuss. (15 Marks — 2010)
*Bring out the various features and the importance of the “Dominant Caste” Concept (20 Marks — 2009)
*Is Tribe-Caste Continuum a reality or myth? Discuss.(L.Q – 2008)
* Tribe Caste continuum. (S.N – 2004)
*Jajmani System (S.N – 2007) (S.N – 1998)
*Caste as a pattern of social stratification (S.N – 2003) (L.Q. 1989)
* Significance of Varna and Caste (S.N – 1997) * Distinguish between Varna and Caste (S.N 1995)
* Caste bound occupations Vis-a-Vis Urban professions (S.N – 1993)
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