Explain the effects of inclusivity from modern perspectives in folklores.

How do folklores pertaining to healing and redemption serve as tools of power?

Do you believe authors of written folk literature should be held accountable for appropriation of the original sources into their own work? Give reasons for your answer.

Do you believe authors of written folk literature should be held accountable for appropriation of the original sources into their own work? Give reasons for your answer.

Elaborately discuss any animal centric folk tale which is similar to any tale from Jataka Tales or/and Panchatantra.

Elaborately discuss any animal centric folk tale which is similar to any tale from Jataka Tales or/and Panchatantra.

What is the Aarne Thompson Index? How is it useful for folklorists? Explain with case studies

What are the major methods and theoretical tools that are applied to folklore studies?

Highlight the salient features of different schools in folklore studies.

How is gender constructed in folk performative cultures?

Why should we study Globalization while studying visual cultures?

Write a long note on the Oral-formulaic theory.

What has been the role of regional folklore centres in the development of Folklore Studies in India?

What are the different terms used to refer to folklore in different culture? Explain the terms with examples.

What is “Performance-centeredApproach” to the study of folklore?

Explain the importance ofcultural milieu for the emergence of the contemporary trends in folklore studies.

Define ‘autonomy and agency’ vis-à-vis the tribes of India.

Is the sea the source of livelihood for the Nicobarese tribes? Describe the governmental policies to safeguard the tribal rights of the Nicobarese tribes.

Discuss the migrant tribes and their strategies of survival.

What are the main reasons for culture clash? What role do the privileged play in any kind of culture clash?