Human Health And Disease
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Which sociologist coined the term Sanskritisation ? Differentiate between Sanskritisation and de-Sanskritisation.
There has not been a single, unified Dalit movement in the country, now or in the past. Different movements have highlighted different issues related to the Dalits, around different ideologies. Notwithstanding differences in the nature of Dalit movements and the meaning of identity, there has been a common quest for equality, self-dignity and eradication of untouchability. (Shah 2001 : 194) Based on the given passage, answer the following questions:
(a) Write any two examples of Dalit Movement.
What is meant by demographic dividend?
Age Composition of the Population of India 1961 – 2026

Based on the above table, answer the following questions:
(a) What is meant by demographic dividend?
The women's question arose in modern India as part of the nineteenth century middle class social reform movements. The nature of these movements varied from region to region. Explain any two social reform movements that addressed the women's question.
Some scholars have argued that there is no coherent basis for treating tribes as ‘pristine’ – i.e., original or pure – societies uncontaminated by civilization. The idea that tribes are like stone age hunting and gathering societies that have remained untouched by time is still common, even though this has not been true for a long time. Based on the above passage, justify with four reasons why this idea of tribes having remained untouched is untrue.
Write any two features of community identity.
Mention two features of “The Mines Act, 1952".
To generate employment and self-employment the Government of India floated many schemes. Name any two schemes. What is the positive outcome of these schemes?
Which of the following features is incorrect for alienation?
Survival depends on whether technology has room for any human labour.
Reason (R): This separation was related to the process of secularisation or the progressive retreat of religion from public life, as it was converted from a mandatory obligation to a voluntary personal practice.
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Which of the following do not belong to each other ?
Khammas of Tamil Nadu
Reason (R): Cultural diversity can present tough challenges.
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
I. Women tend to outlive men at the other end of the life cycle.
II. Girl babies are resistant to boy babies in infancy.
III. Gender-based families with preference for sons.
IV. Gender-neutral behaviour.
I and II
Which of the following statements is not true for Green Revolution?