Unique Paper Code : 62313618
B.A. (Programme) ~ SEC PAPER — Semester 6
POPULAR CULTURE
Instructions for Candidates
Time: 2 Hours ‘Maximum Marks 100
Answers may be written either in English or in Hindi; but the same medium should be
used throughout the paper.
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Attempt any three questions in all. Bea ha va TL
All questions carry equal marks. at wat & ate TarT aT
1. Discuss different ways in which popular culture can be defined? What is the
relationship between popular culture and elite culture?
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2, Folk theatre is a key to understanding the culture of a region. Discuss with reference
to any fwo examples.
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FL
3. What are the different kinds of oral traditions prevalent in India’? Examine the main
characteristics of any two of them,
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Parrarsit 1 Tat FFL
4. Festivals are symbols of our cultural syncretism. Do you agree? Give reasons for your
answer.
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What role do fairs play in social, economic, cultural and religious life of the common
man?
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6. The tradition of pilgrimage in India is deeply rooted in our culture and history.
Explain the statement with help of two case studies.
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