“Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.

Debate the issue of whether and how contemporary movements for Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste.

Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.

Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static?

In our society, contrasting attitudes are prevalent about many social problems. What contrasting attitudes do you notice about the caste system in our society?

The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.

Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.

Why was indentured labour taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?

‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.’ Argue by giving suitable illustrations.