1. Define attention. Narrate the determinants of attention. What is meant by "Fluctuation of Attention" ? Is it Natural ? Comment. Why does it occur ? 5+20+5+5+5

1. (a) Examine the merits and limitations of the Approach made by M.N.Srinivas towards studying the Indian society. (b) Why did M.N.Srinivas find it important to adopt field view from the book-view in studying the society and culture of India ? 20+20

1. Write a brief note on the scope of sociology. State the relationship between Sociology and Anthropology. 20+20 2. Define, following Weber, Ideal Types. Examine Weber's thesis on Propestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. 10+30 3. Discuss the social aspects of production and distribution. 40

1. Explain how India has portrayed the problems of Unity and diversity in its Socio-Cultural structure. 40 2. Discuss the distinctiveness in G.S.Ghurye’s Study of Indian Society and culture. 40 3. Who are the scheduled Tribes in India ? Write a note on the problems of Scheduled Tribes in India. 40

1. Discuss the emergence of sociology as an academic discipline. 40 2. What is social fact ? Is suicide a social fact ? Discuss with reference to Emile Durkheim. 40 3. How would you estimate R.K. Merton as a sociologist. 40

Group -A Answer any threee questions : 1. What is Ethnoarchaeology ? What is the difference between Ethnoarchaeology and ethnographic analogy ? Discuss the Ethnoarchaeological studies in India with special reference to megalithic burials and mortuary practices in India. 5+10+25=40

1. Define linguistic Anthropology and discuss its importance in Anthropology. Give an account of the linguistic group of India and their distribution with suitable example of two ethnic populations from each of the linguistic groups. Write a note on variation of head shape of any one of the linguistic group of India. 8+12+10=30

Answer any three Questions : 1. Briefly state the 6th schedule. Give an account of ethnic, linguistic and economic distribution of tribal populations of India. 20+20 2. Define Jajmani systems. Enumerate briefly the theory of the origin of caste system. State the salient features of caste system of India. 10+15+15

Answer any threee Questions : 1. Briefly discuss the concept of ‘race’ in Anthropology. Discuss about anthropological debate on ‘race and racism’. Define ‘polymorphic traits’. Discuss polymorphic traits with special reference to ABO Bloodgroup and its distribution. 7+8+15

1. Answer any one question : (a) Which factors would you attribute to the Anglo-French conflict in India ? Why the French were defeated ? 10+10=20 (b) Why was Western education introduced in India by the East India Company ? What role did Bentinck and Macaulay play in it ? 10+10=20