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Social Institutions: Continuity And Change
How have tribes been classified in India?
Tribes have been classified in India according to their 'permanent' and 'acquired' traits.
Permanent Traits: Permanent traits have region, language, ecological habitat and physical characteristics
Acquired Traits: There are mainly two criteria are used in the category of acquired traits:(a) Mode of livelihood (b) Extent of incorporation into Hindu Society.
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Explain the differences between matriliny and matriarchy.
What are the characteristics of the various forms of the family—Discuss.
Describe the different degrees of kinship relationships.
Discuss the problems of tribal communities in India?
State the constitutional provisions enshrined for protection of the schedule tribes.
Discuss the problems of the scheduled castes.
Describe the constitutional provisions that safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes in India.
What do you understand by the term “caste”?
What is the position and importance of caste system in present day India?
Distinguish between caste and class?
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