Define dowry. Can we say that dowry and bride price are synonymous?

Define endogamy. How does it work in the context of North east?

Define Neo-Vaishnavism.

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The course of Vaishnavism and its widespread influence has

brought about tremendous change in the tribe -caste continuum of

the region. (Lahiri 1991, Bhuyan 1949) This was followed by the

process of Neo Vaishnavism that opened new vistas for spatial

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organisation in the region

What is barter?

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*  Barter is a system of exchange where goods or services are directly exchanged for other goods or services without using a medium of exchange, such as money
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barter

Write a short note on Foothhils.

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* Apart from the hills and the plains there is another important category

called the foothill

* Foothills are geographically defined as gradual increase in elevation at the base of a mountain range. They are a transition zone between plains and low relief hills to the adjacent topographically high mountains.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foothills

 

What is inner Line?

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* This called for finding out newer ways of maintaining order and

surveillance in the region. Soon, the colonial regime introduced the 'Inner

line' regulations in 1873. This inner line became a boundary,

no outsiders were allowed to enter.

* Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. It is obligatory for Indian citizens from outside those states to obtain permit for entering into the protected state.