Political Organization and Social Control

(Band, tribe, chiefdom, kingdom and state; concepts of power, authority and legitimacy; social control, law and justice in simple societies.)

Power, Authority & Legitimacy

1. How do political organizations of simple societies establish power, authority and legitimacy? (2021)
2. How is the construct of power linked to the notion of conspicuous consumption and its impact on distributive justice? (2020)

Band, Tribe, Chiefdom, Kingdom & State

1. Mention the characteristic features of band with suitable examples. (2017)
2. Write a note in 150 words on Band and Tribal societies. (2012)
3. Write a note on Chiefdom in tribal society. (2009)
4. Describe the evolution of political systems. (2006)
5. Write a note on Band and tribe. (1990

State vs. Stateless Systems

1. Differentiate between State and Stateless Societies. (2014)
2. Differentiate between centralized political systems and stateless political systems, and state how law and justice are administered in stateless societies. (1996)
3. Differentiate between state and stateless political systems. Do you think a stateless political system can function in modern societies? (1994)
4. Describe a stateless political system. (1984)
5. Differentiate between the State and Stateless political systems with regard to locus, power and functions of the legitimate authority. (1981)

Law & Justice in Simple Societies

• How does customary law function in the tribal society? Discuss its different sources. (2018)
• Discuss the nature of Law and Justice in simple societies citing suitable examples. (2014)
• Discuss different social control mechanisms in simple societies. (2016)
• Explain the meaning and scope of Political Anthropology. Describe how law and justice are maintained in simpler societies. (1991)
• Explain the meaning and scope of Political Anthropology. Describe how law and order are being maintained in the so-called preliterate societies. (1989)
• How is law administered in primitive societies? Give suitable examples. (1986)
• What are the basic features of law and what are its functions? Substantiate with illustrations. (1985)
• Civil laws are present also in simpler societies. (1983)

Miscellaneous (Tribal India, Ethnic Boundaries)

1. Discuss the factors affecting ethnic boundaries giving suitable examples. (2006)
2. Write a note in 200 words on Tribal India: Distribution and major economic pursuits of the tribal population. (1985)