[Optional] IAS Mains 2014 Anthropology Paper 1 Question Paper
Section A (Part 1)
Q1. Write notes on the following in about 150 words each: 10 x5=50
- Double Descent
- Genealogical Method
- Major sub-divisions of Anthropology
- Ecological Anthropology
- Field work tradition in Anthropology
Q2. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
- Critically examine the role of anthropology in Contemporary India. 15
- Is culture unique to human beings? Critically examine. 15
- Discuss the role of anthropology in the understanding of health and disease. What specific understanding is available with respect to infectious and non-infectious diseases? 20
Q3. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
- Discuss the nature of Law and Justice in simple societies citing suitable examples. 20
- Define marriage and describe the various types of marriages in human societies. 15
- Define Status and Role. Distinguish between Ascribed and Achieved Status. 15
Q4. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
- What is functionalism? Discuss the functional approach to the understanding of Religion. 20
- What is understood by ‘Rites of Passage’? Describe the various phases of the ‘Rites of Passage and their significance. 20
- Differentiate between State and Stateless Societies. 10
Section B (Part 2)
Q5. Write notes on the following in about 150 words each: 10 x5=50
- Cross-sectional methods of studying human growth
- Genetic Counselling
- Epidemiological Anthropology
- Asian Homo erectus
- Fertility and Fecundity
Q6. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
- What are the different stages of Growth? Describe any one of them in detail. 20
- Describe Turner and Klinefelter Syndromes in 15
- What are the stresses at high altitudes? How do better cardio-respiratory functions help the native highlanders in combating low environmental pressure? 15
Q7. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
- Discuss the factors affecting gene frequencies among human populations. 20
- Elucidate the skeletal differences between humans and chimpanzees. 15
- Discuss the relevance of menarche, menopause and other bio-events to fertility. 15
Q8. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
- Discuss Ageing and Senescence. Describe either the biological or social theories of Ageing. 20
- Describe the absolute dating methods in Archaeology, highlighting the importance of each method. 15
- Describe the Neolithic culture of India. 15
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