Exam Details
Subject | anthropology | |
Paper | paper 1 | |
Exam / Course | civil services main optional | |
Department | ||
Organization | union public service commission | |
Position | ||
Exam Date | 2011 | |
City, State | central government, |
Question Paper
SECTION A
l.Write short notes, on the above about 150 words 15x4=60
Synthetic theory
Neandorthal Man
Fieldwork tradition in Anthropology
Cultural materialism
2 Describe major skeletal siimilarities and differences between Homo erectus and Homo sapiens. 30
'Man is a primate.'Discuss. 30
3 Critically examine the contribution of Anthropologists in the interpretation of symbols. 30
Crirically examine the debate between Formalists and Substantivists.
4 a)Discuss different modes of exchange in simple societies. With suitable examples. 30
b)Explain various Anthropological approaches to study religion. 30
SECTIONB.
5. Write short notes, on the above about 150 words
15x4=60
Genetic polymorphism
Personal identification
Conditions necessary for the operation of Hardy Weinberg Law
Respiratory functions
6 Discuss the application of anthropological knowledge in designing equipment. 30
Discuss monogenic and polygenic inheritance in man, citing suitable examples. 30
7 Describe different methods of studying human growth. 30
Native highlanders are well adapted to the high altitude environment. Discuss. 3o
8. Explain the application of anthropological knowledge in genetic counselling, forensic science, sports and nutrition.
Define somatotype. Describe the salient features of
different components of somatotype.
l.Write short notes, on the above about 150 words 15x4=60
Synthetic theory
Neandorthal Man
Fieldwork tradition in Anthropology
Cultural materialism
2 Describe major skeletal siimilarities and differences between Homo erectus and Homo sapiens. 30
'Man is a primate.'Discuss. 30
3 Critically examine the contribution of Anthropologists in the interpretation of symbols. 30
Crirically examine the debate between Formalists and Substantivists.
4 a)Discuss different modes of exchange in simple societies. With suitable examples. 30
b)Explain various Anthropological approaches to study religion. 30
SECTIONB.
5. Write short notes, on the above about 150 words
15x4=60
Genetic polymorphism
Personal identification
Conditions necessary for the operation of Hardy Weinberg Law
Respiratory functions
6 Discuss the application of anthropological knowledge in designing equipment. 30
Discuss monogenic and polygenic inheritance in man, citing suitable examples. 30
7 Describe different methods of studying human growth. 30
Native highlanders are well adapted to the high altitude environment. Discuss. 3o
8. Explain the application of anthropological knowledge in genetic counselling, forensic science, sports and nutrition.
Define somatotype. Describe the salient features of
different components of somatotype.
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- agriculture
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- anthropology
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- chemistry
- civil engineering
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- economics
- electrical engineering
- geography
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- law
- management
- mathematics
- mechanical engineering
- medical science
- philosophy
- physics
- political science and international relations
- psychology
- public administration
- sociology
- statistics
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