Anthropology - 1999 (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 instruction given
under each Section. Answer six questions in all.
All questions carry equal marks.
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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) Action
anthropology
(b) Fossil men
(c) Carbon dating
method
2.
Discuss the relationship of anthropology with psychology and medicine.
3.
Critically comment on the forces and factors that have brought about changes in
the family structure in recent times.
4.
Describe any chaleolithic site in India with particular reference to industry
and town planning.
5.
Discuss some of the characteristic features of tribal religions in India and
state how far have they changed in recent times.
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)
Australopithecus
(b) Racial
criteria
(c) Molecular
evolution
7.
Discuss the application of human genetics in the field of forensic science and
diagnosis and treatment of genetic disorders.
8. What is meant
by physical growth norms ? How are these made and how do they depict the growth
status of a population ?
9.
Discuss the mechanism by which the human body adapts to altitudinal changes and
other geographical stresses.
10.
Discuss the role of twins in nature-nurture problems and illustrate your answer
with suitable examples.
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)
Social structure
(b)
Symbolism
(c)
Culture trait and Culture complex
12.
What is meant by functionalism ? Discuss the basic tenets of Malinowski's
functionalism.
13. Discuss the
different theories which explain social and cultural changes.
14. Discuss the
contribution of field work in the development of anthropological concepts and
theories.
15. Discuss the contributions of Ralph Linton,
Core-Du- Bois and Abraham Kardiner in the study of personality.
Anthropology - 1999 (Main)
(Paper - II)
Candidates should attempt questions 1and
5 which is compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting
at least one from each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.
Section A
1.
Write notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each :
(a)
Proto-Neolithic
(b)
Great Traditions
(c)
Sacred Complex
(d)
Dominant Caste
2. Critically
examine various sources of India's culture and civilization. Also distinguish
between primary and secondary civilization.
3.
Point out the salient features of traditional joint family system in India.
Trace causes for its disintegration in recent decades.
4.
Distinguish between sanskritization and desanskritization. Critically examine
impact of sanskritization on social mobility in India.
SectionB
5.
Write notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Tribal
Sub-Plan
(b)
Sustainable Development
(c)Jharkhand
Movement
(d)
Land Alienation in tribal India
6. Critically
examine the forest policy in India right since the British period. Discuss its
impact on tribal people.
7. Bring out,
with suitable examples, the constraints of educational development of tribal
communities in India. Suggest remedial measures in this context.
8. Discuss the
problem of tribal displacement in India. To what extent, are development
policies responsible for such displacement ? Also explain the role of NGOs in
providing the remedial measures to the affected people.
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