Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes

8.1 Impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam & Other Religions on Tribal Societies

Christianity & Tribal Societies

1. Evaluate the impact of Christianity on Scheduled Tribe societies of North-East India. (2025)
2. Critically assess the impact of Christianity on tribal culture and identity. (2021)
3. Write a note in 150 words on Impact of Christianity on Indian tribes. (2017)
4. Write a note in 150 words on Impact of Christianity on tribes. (2014)
5. Analyse the impact of Christianity on tribal communities with special reference to North East India. (2009)
6. Write a note on Impact of Christianity on tribal societies. (2000)
7. Define religion in anthropological perspective. Bring out the impact of Christianity on converted and non-converted tribes of India. (1996)

Hinduism & Tribal Societies

1. Explain the impact of Hinduism on Tribal people of India. (2020)
2. Discuss the impact of Hinduism on the status of tribal women in Central India. (2015)
3. Discuss the impact of Hindu society on tribal population in India. (2011)
4. Write a note on Hindu mode of tribal absorption. (1995)

Buddhism & Tribal Societies

1. Describe the impact of Buddhism on the tribal population of India. (2019)

Islam & Tribal Societies

1. Discuss the impact of Islam on Scheduled Tribes of India. (2016)

Tribal Religion & Conversions (General)

1. Using ethnographic examples, highlight the processes of religious conversions in Tribal India. (2012)
2. Write a note on Bases of tribal religion. (2002)

8.2 Tribe & Nation-State — Comparative Study (India & Abroad)

A) Tribes & the Nation-State: Conflict, Unrest & Governance

1. Discuss how tribal unrest may stem from incompatibility between tribes and the nation-state, with examples. (2019)
2. Critically examine the relationship between tribal communities and the Nation-State on issues of governance. (2012)

B) Concepts & Terminology (Comparative)

1. Critically evaluate the term ‘tribe’ (India) vs ‘indigenous’ (other countries). (2017)

C) Policy Regimes (Comparative)

1. Critically compare ‘Affirmative Action’ in the USA with ‘Protective Discrimination’ for STs in India. (2015)

D) State Formations & Political Design

1. How do states carved for tribals in India differ from tribal-nation states in Africa? Define tribe and nation; discuss. (2001)