Day: March 29, 2020

Previous Questions: Islam and Matriliny. (10Marks 2015) Discuss the impact of Hinduism on the status of Tribal women in Central India (15Marks 2015) Impact of Christianity on tribes (10Marks 2014) Using ethnographic examples highlight the processes of religious conversions in Tribal India. (20Marks – 2012) Discus the impact of Hindu Society on tribal population in […]

Buddhism gave the greatest jolt to the orthodox Brahamism. Buddhism exercised profound influence in shaping the various aspects of Indian society. It developed a popular religion without any complicated, elaborate and unintelligible rituals requiring necessarily a priestly class. This was one of the reasons for its mass appeal. The ethical code of Buddhism was also […]

In India Christianity is a minority religion. This status has not undermined its output in the society, it had always been the main instrument in building up the Indian nation through centuries in the field of economy, education, social services, health care etc. The Christian religion enlightened the Indian nation not only in the area […]

It is popularly believed that Jainism is fundamentally an offshoot of Hinduism.  It originated in teachings of Mahavira’s during period  599-527 BC. Jainism originated in opposition to distorted Vedic religion. It brought changes in the religious atmosphere of India. By its contribution it enriched the Indian Culture. It has brought changes in many aspects of […]