Define development politics with an example.

Describe the major consequences of President's Rule in states.

Explain how caste has influenced electoral politics in Indian states.

Discuss the significance of cooperative federalism in the Indian context.

 Examine the role of regional identity and language in shaping state politics in India.

 Analyse the evolution of coalition politics at the state level in India.

 What is the significance of the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland?

Describe counterinsurgency with examples.

What is meant by the 'development deficit'

 Mention two peace-building initiatives in the Northeast.

What is the significance of the Sixth Schedule in the Indian Constitution?

Discuss how insurgency has affected infrastructure and economic growth in the region.

What has been the impact of AFSPA on democracy in the Northeast?

 Explain the relevance of traditional tribal governance institutions in contemporary Northeast politics.

Critically analyse the development challenges unique to the region.

 Examine the role of political representation and autonomy in addressing ethnic diversity in Northeast India.

What, according to Van Gennep, are rites of passage?

Who is a priest?

 Explain the social context of Bhakti movement in north India.

Differentiate between secularism and secularization.