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The document consists of a series of long-form questions related to ancient Indian social structures, including gotra rules, the significance of patriliny among elites, the identity of early kings, and comparisons of dharma in various narratives. It also explores the differences between Buddhist and Brahmanical social theories and examines criteria for social hierarchies as depicted in the Mahabharata. These questions encourage critical analysis of historical texts and social norms.

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The document consists of a series of long-form questions related to ancient Indian social structures, including gotra rules, the significance of patriliny among elites, the identity of early kings, and comparisons of dharma in various narratives. It also explores the differences between Buddhist and Brahmanical social theories and examines criteria for social hierarchies as depicted in the Mahabharata. These questions encourage critical analysis of historical texts and social norms.

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LONG TYPE QUESTION

1. What are the rules of gotra as given in Brahmanical practice? Give some
example to show that these rules were not always followed. (Delhi 2013

2. Explain why patriliny may have been particularly important among elite
families.

3. Discuss whether kings in early states invariably were Kshatriyas.

4. Compare and contrast the dharma or norms mentioned in the stories of Drona,
Hidimba and Matanga

5. In what ways was the Buddhist theory of a social contract different from the
Brahmanical view of a society derived from the Purusha Sukta?(VBQ)

6. The following is an excerpt from the Mahabharata in which Yudhisthira, the


eldest Jandava, speaks to Sanjaya, a messenger:
Try and identify the criteria used to make this list – in terms of age, gender,
kinship ties. Are there any other criteria? For each category, explain why they
are placed in a particular position in the list.

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