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W.B.C.S Main 2015 Optional Question Paper Anthropology.
W.B.C.S Main 2015 Optional Question Paper Anthropology-Paper I
Group – A
Answer any three questions ( all question carry 30 marks )
1. Discuss the development of Anthropology in India with special emphasis in post colonial India .Continue Reading W.B.C.S Main 2015 Optional Question Paper Anthropology.
2. Describe the changes happened in human skeleton due to assumption of erect posture and bipedal locomotion with special on skull, vertebral column and pelvis.
3. Compare the distribution anatomical features and phylogenetic position of the classical and progressive Neanderthal population with suitable example .
4. Define Growth. Name the different stages of human growth with distinct characters of each stages. Name and explain the different features responsible for human growth and development
5. Write short notes on any two of the following.
(a) Forms of Marriage Payments
(b) Paleoanthropology as a conjunctive approach
(c) Debate between substantive and formalist
GROUP – B
Answer any three questions ( all question carry 30 marks )
6. Discuss the relationship between culture and civilization with special emphasis on Redfeild Kroeber model
7. Differentiate between the concept of functionalism and structural functionalism exemplifying from the empirical studies made by B Malinowski and A.R Radcliffe Brown .
8. State the characteristic features of primitive economy. Discuss the characteristic features of a tribal market with an empirical example known to you.
9. Define ecological anthropology . Mention the different approaches studying ecological anthropology. Illustrate the concept of cultural ecology as suggested by Julian Steward .
10. Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Anthropology and Post Modernism
(b ) Forensic Anthropology
(c) Anthropology of gender
GROUP – C
11. Write a note on any two of the following (10 x 2 = 20)
(a) Importance of field work in anthropology
(b) Role of religion in affluent society
(c) The concept of family as a social institution
W.B.C.S Main 2015 Optional Question Paper Anthropology-Paper II
Group – A
Answer any three questions
1. What are the megalithic burials ? Describe in brief different types of Megaliths found in India (8+32)
2. Village can be described as a structura] and functional unit of Indian civilisation. Elucidate (40)
3. What do you mean by fertility ? Write in brief about factors, affecting fertility. (8+32)
4. Describe the cultural profile of ‘Iron Age’ in Indian Civilization. (40)
5. Write short notes on any two of the following : (2×20)
(a) Contriburions of M. N. Srinivas in Indian Anthropology.
(b) Narmada man
(c) Tribe-Caste continuum.
(d) Christians in India as a religions minority group.
Group – B
Answer any two questions.
6. Write a notes on ‘Impact of Market Economy’ on Indian Villages. (40)
7. State the impact of urbanisation among the tribal communities in India with suitable examples. (40)
&. What do you mean by socio-cultural dimensions of human health ? Write a brief note on political and economic influences on health. (8+32)
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