W.B.C.S Main 2011 Optional Question Paper Anthropology.

W.B.C.S Main 2011 Optional Question Paper Anthropology-Paper I

Group-A

Answer any three questions.Continue Reading W.B.C.S Main 2011 Optional Question Paper Anthropology.

1.  Briefly discuss the scope and development of anthropology. What are the main branches of Anthropology ? Discuss their scope.

2.  Discuss the salient features of Neolithic period. Examine why it is referre as “Neolithic Revolution”.

3.  Discuss the important features of the Indus Valley civilization. Discuss some of the important urban features of this civilization.

4.  Write briefly on racial classification of human groups .

5.  Write briefly on (a) Neanderthal     (b) Cromagnon.

Group-B

Answer any two questions.

6.  What do you understand by sustainable development ? Discuss the consequences if the development is not sustainable.

7.  Write briefly on :   (a) Social stratification,      (b) Magic and religion.

8.  Write short notes on any two of following :

(a) Marriage

(b) Mesolithic

(c) Advantage and limitations of questionnaire

(d) AdVantate and limitations of participant observation

(e) Witchcraft.

W.B.C.S Main 2011 Optional Question Paper Anthropology-Paper II

Group-A

Answer any three questions.

1.  What are the criteria for defining civilization ?  Give a brief account of evolution of Indus Valley civilization.

2.  Discuss the impact of Christianity on the tribal societies in India.

3.  Give an account of tribal economy With its geographical distribution. Briefly discuss the changes brought about in tribal economy by modernization.

4.  What are the major criteria for studying demographic profile of India ?  Discuss the importance of demographic profile study in India.

5.  Write short notes on any two of the following :

(a) Constitutional safeguard for scheduled tribes.

(b) NGO and tribal development.

(c) Acheulian culture of India,

(d) Sanskritization

Group-B

(Answer any two questions)

6.  Give an account of the economy, society and polity of Indian culture as found in Rigveda.

7.  Define the concept of ethnicity. Discuss contribution of anthropology for the understanding of ethnicity and political movement in India.

8.  Critically discuss rehabilitation problems faced by displaced Indian tribes due to hydro projects. Give specific example of any area known to you.

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