1. Write short notes on any three of the following in not more than 200 words each: 20x3=60
a.
Zamindari and Rayatwari

b.
Demographic dividend and India

c.
Dalitmovements

d.
Originsofcastesystem


2.
'Caste is secondary to Class in the emerging Indian society at present' Discuss giving reasons for your agreement or disagreement. 60

3.
What in your opinion are the reforms critical for reduction ofcorruption in the Indian context? 60

4.
What has been the experience with respect to land reforms in different states ofIndia? 60


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5. Write short notes on any three of the following in not more than 200 words 20x3=60
a.
Crimes against women

b.
Sachar Committee Report

c.
Right to Education

d.
The girl child in India


6.
What are the underlying sociological reasons for persistence ofthe Naxal movement? 60

7.
Whathasbeentheimpact ofthe73rdand74thconstitutionalamendments on governance andsocial inclusion? 60

8.
What has been the impact of television news channels on the socio­political discourse in India? 60