W.B.C.S Main 2012 Optional Anthropology Question Paper.
W.B.C.S Main 2012 Optional Anthropology Question Paper -Paper I
Group-A
Answer any three questions.
1. Briefly discuss the relations among different branches of anthropology. State how anthropological knowledge may help to administer a country.
2. Compare the physical features of ‘old world’ and ‘new world’ monkeys. Mention their distribution.
3. Enumerate ‘Neanderthal Problem’ in relation to biological evolution of man.
4. Define kinship. Establish relations of kinship with family and marriage.
5. Define political organization. Briefly discuss the traditional political organization of a tribe known to you.
Group-B
Answer any two questions.
6. What is understood by the team fieldwork ? Elucidate different methods and techniques used by the anthropologists during fieldwork.
7. Define race. Critically discuss whether the concept of race is still valid for understanding the human biology.
8. Write short notes on any two of the following :
(A) Mesolithic cultures. (B) Human genetics. (C) Ethnography. (D) Social structure. (E) Population structure.
W.B.C.S Main 2012 Optional Anthropology Question Paper -Paper II
Group-A (Answer any three questions)
1. Define Neolithic. Which were the most relevant Neolithic changes ? Briefly discuss about the Neolithic culture in India.
2. Discuss the impact of market economy on Indian villages.
3. Give an account of ethnic and geographical distribution of Indian Tribal population.
4. Enumerate briefly the theory of the origin of caste system. State the salient features of caste system in India.
5. Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Jajmani system (b) Soan Culture (c) Social inequality (d) Linguistic distribution of Indian tribes
Group-B
Answer any two questions
6. Give an account of the tribal development efforts after Independence in India.
7. Define soical structure and social organization. Write a short note on social structure and role.
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