Anthropology - 1997 (Main) (Paper
- I)
Time Allowed : Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 300
Candidates should attempt
questions from Section I and EITHER from Section II (a) OR Section II (b)
according to instructions given under each Section. Answer six questions in all.
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SECTION
I
Note: Answer any three questions
including question 1, which is compulsory
1.
Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each :
(a)
Ecological Anthropology
(b)
Biological evolution of early man
(c)
Problems of dating in Prehistoric Archaeology
2.
Elucidate the salient differences between tribal social system and caste system
giving suitable examples in support of your answer .
3.
Discuss the distinguishing features of unilineal, bilineal and bilateral kin
groups with suitable examples.
4.
Delinneate the meaning and scope of economic anthropology and discuss the
principles that govern production, distribution and consumption in hunting and
gathering communities.
5.
Critically examine the anthropological approaches to planning and socioeconomic
development among the weaker sections of the Indian society, highlighting the
issues of macro- planning in anthropology
SECTION - II(a)
Note: Answer any three questions
including question 6, which is compulsory
6.
Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each :
(a)
Anthropology of Sports
(b)
Homo habbits
(c)
Longitudinal growth
7.
Discuss the gradualist view of evolutionary change vis-a-vis the
punctualitionalist view giving an example from primate evolution that supports
one view or the other.
8.
Discuss the concept of �Mendelian population� and its application in the study
of anthropo-genetic variations in India.
9. How
are body size and shape related to climatic adaptation ? Discuss the ecological
rules with examples from human situations.
10.
Discuss the recent developments in genetic techniques and comment upon their
potential social significance.
SECTION - II (b)
Note : Answer any three questions including
question 11, which is compulsory.
11.
Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each :
(a)
Neo-evolutionism
(b)
Acculturation and contra-acculturation
(c)
Transactionalism.
12.
Elucidate the various concepts of social and cultural change indicating the
specific problems involved in the change process.
13.
Critically examine the Historical Particularistic approach of Franz Boas to the
study of culture.
14.
What do you understand by cultural relativistic approach and ethcentric approach
in the study of culture ? Discuss the logical premises of cultural relativistic
approach.
15.
Critically assess the role of ethnography in the development of anthropological
theories.
Anthropology - 1997 (Main) (Paper
- II)
Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from
each section.
SECTION
A
1. Write
notes on any three of the following in about 200 words on each :
(a) Concept of
rebirth in Hindu Social System
(b) Dating methods
in Prehistory
(c) Significance
of Verna and Caste
(d)
Universalization and Porochialization
2. Describe the
distinguishing characteristic features of South Indian Megaliths and compare
these with either Central Indian or North-eastern India Megaliths.
3. Assess the
growth and development of Anthropology in India. Illustrate the contributions of
early twentieth century Anthropologists in Tribal and Caste studies.
4. Critically
evaluate the Indian Population Policies. Suggest appropriate measures for its
improvement.
SECTION B
5. Write
notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Components of
cultures and its link with civilization
(b) Shifting
cultivation, its merits and demerits
(c) Role of
Anthropologist as an Administrator
(d) Plans and
Programs of Tribal development
6. Examine the
role of joint family in Hindu social system and its impact on caste system.
7. Estimate the
role of democratic institutions/organizations for the development of weaker
sections and the welfare measures adopted by them.
8. Discuss the significance of the regionalism
and communalism in Indian context and its role in ethno-political movements in
the present political system
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