IAS Mains Anthropology Paper 2014
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Paper 1
Section – A
Q. 1. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
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- Double Descent
- Genealogical Method
- Major sub-divisions of Anthropology
- Field work tradition in Anthropology
Q.2
- Critically examine the role of anthropology in Contemporary India.
- Is culture unique to human being? Critically examine.
- 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?
Q.3
- Discuss the nature of Law and Justice in simple societies citing suitable examples
- Define marriage and describe the various types of marriages in human societies.
- Define Status and Role. Distinguish between Ascribed and Achieved Status.
Q.4
- What is understood by ‘Rites of Passage’ ? Describe the various phases of the ‘Rites of Passage’ and their significance.
- Differentiate between State and Stateless Societies.
Section – B
Q. 5. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
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- Cross-sectional methods of studying human growth
- Genetic Counselling
- Epidemiological Anthropology
- Asian Homo erectus
- Fertility and Fecundity
Q.6
- What are the different stages of Growth? Describe any one of them in detail.
- Describe Turner and Klinefelter Syndromes in humans.
- What are the stresses at high altitudes? How do better cardio-respiratory function help the native highlanders in combating low environmental pressure?
Q.7
- Discuss the factors affecting gene frequencies among human populations.
- Elucidate the skeletal differences between humans and chimpanzees.
- Discuss the relevance of menarche, menopause and other bio-events to fertility.
Q.8
- Discuss Ageing and Senescence. Describe either the biological or social theories of Ageing.
- Describe the absolute dating methods in Archaeology, Highlighting the importance of each method.
- Describe the Neolithic culture of India.
Paper 2
Section – A
Q. 1. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
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- Neolithic cultures of N-E India
- Tribe-Caste continuum
- Great tradition and Little tradition
- Major linguistic divisions of India
- Contribution of H. H. Risley to the ‘Aryan’ debate
Q.2
- Describe what is known of Harappan Religion. Have some of its elements continued into later Hinduism? Discuss.
- Describe the concept of ‘Sacred Complex’ with an ethnographic example.
- Do you think caste persists in contemporary India? Critically discuss.
Q.3
- Define the concept ‘Dominant Caste’ and examine its relevance in the contemporary Indian village with suitable examples.
- Discuss the contribution of Islam to the composite culture of India.
- Discuss the importance of the ethno-archaeological approach to the study of indigenous craft in India.
Q.4
- Discuss the contributions of S. C. Roy to understanding the tribes of India.
- Describe the evolutionary significance of the fossile finds of the Narmada Basin.
- Outline the distribution of Dravidian language in India and describe their cultural significance.
Section – B
Q. 5. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:
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- Biogenetic variations of Indian tribes
- Social and economic marginalization of tribal people
- Forest policy and tribes
- The concept of PTG
- Impact of Christianity on tribes
Q.6
- Critically examine the constitutional provisions for safeguarding the interests of Scheduled Tribes in India.
- Discuss the impacts of land alienation on the tribes of Central India.
- Critically evaluate the National Tribal Policy.
Q.7
- Discuss the impact of globalization on the livelihood of the tribal populations.
- What are the significant factors responsible for tribal unrest?
- Discuss the rise of ethno-nationalism among Indian tribes with specific example.
Q.8
- Critically assess the role of anthropologists in rural development.
- Critically examine the role of NGOs in promoting health and education in tribal areas.
- Describe the history of tribal administration in the colonial period.