civils mains 2013

ANTHROPOLOGY

Paper I

Time allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 250

Question Paper Specific Instructions
Please read each ofthe following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are EIGHT questions divided in two SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer Booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in chronological order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer book must be clearly struck off.

SECTION A

Ql. Write notes on the following in about 150 words each:10x5=50

How do you situate Anthropology in Social Sciences? 10
Various types of descent 10
Totemism 10
Linguistic Anthropology 10
Carbon-14 method of dating 10

Q2. Why has the concept of Culture Relativism been so dear to Anthropologists? (250 words) 20
Bring out the distinguishing features of culture and civilization. (250 words) 15
Where do you situate 'live-in relationship' within the institution of marriage? (250 words) 15

Q3. (a)Discuss the impact of globalization on tribal economy. (350 words) 20
what ways is Functionalism different from Structural Functionalism? (350 words) 20
(c)Differentiate between Economics and Economic Anthropology. (150 words) 10

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Q4. Discuss the impact of urbanization and feminist movement on family. (250 words) 20
Bring out the contribution of Turner and Geertz in symbolic and interpretive theories in Anthropology. (250 words) 15
How does taboo serve as a means of social control? (250 words) 15

SECTIONB

Q5. Write notes on the following in about 150 words each:10x5=50
Role of primatology in Anthropological studies
Differentiation between Child Growth and Development
Ageing and Senescence
Twin method in human genetics
Demographic transition

Q6. Give a broad outline of Paleolithic culture emphasizing upon its tool technology. (250 words) 20
What do you understand by 'Genetic Load' in a population? How is it measured and what are the important factors that can influence it (250 words) 15
Justify "Though human growth is under tight genetic control but it is influenced by various environmental factors." (250 words) 15

Q7. Discuss the relevance of Case Study method of data collection. (250 words) 20
Elaborate upon major human adaptations to heat and cold. (250 words) 15
What are genetic markers and what is their usefulness? Why are blood groups considered as good genetic markers? Illustrate with examples. (250 words) 15

Q8. Discuss how Neo-Darwinism integrated the fields of Genetics and Evolution. (250 words) 20
What is meant by epidemiological transition Elaborate upon its causes and consequences highlighting major health problems of our adult population today. (250 words) 15
Differentiate between Race and Racism. What are three major races of the world Give important biological criteria used frequently for such a classification. (250 words) 15