Dalit and Tribe Centered Social Work Practice — DU B.A. (Hons.) Social Work Previous Year Question Papers

1. Define the terms 'Dalit' and 'Tribe' in their key sociological and anthropological theories socio-historical context. Critically examine the on the origin and evolution of the caste system in India. 2. Describe the major socio-economic and political challenges faced by Dalits in India. Analyse how discrimination, social exclusion, and caste-based violence shape their everyday lives and opportunities. 3. Examine the role of any two social reformers in advancing the rights and upliftment of Dalit and Tribal communities in India. How did their interventions contribute to broader social transformation? Illustrate with examples. 4. What are the Fifth and Sixth Schedules of the Indian Constitution? Discuss how these autonomy, and interests of Tribal communities constitutional provisions safeguard the rights, in India. 5. Critically examine the phenomenon of development-induced displacement. Discuss its socio-cultural and environmental consequences for Tribal communities in India, with relevant examples. 6. Evaluate the effectiveness of government schemes and programmes aimed at the welfare are the key achievements and limitations of of Dalits and Scheduled Tribes in India. What these interventions? Discuss.