anthropology-optional-i 2013

Write notes on the following in about 150 words each :

(a) How do you situate Anthropology in Social Sciences ? (10 marks, about 150 words)

(b) Various types of descent (10 marks, about 150 words)

(c) Totemism (10 marks, about 150 words)

(d) Linguistic Anthropology (10 marks, about 150 words)

(e) Carbon-14 method of dating (10 marks, about 150 words)

(a) Why has the concept of Culture Relativism been so dear to Anthropologists? (250 words) (20 marks)

(b) Bring out the distinguishing features of culture and civilization. (250 words) (15 marks)

(c) Where do you situate 'live-in relationship' within the institution of marriage? (250 words) (15 marks)

(a) Discuss the impact of globalization on tribal economy. (350 words, 20)

(b) In what ways is Functionalism different from Structural Functionalism? (350 words, 20)

(c) Differentiate between Economics and Economic Anthropology. (150 words, 10)

(a) Discuss the impact of urbanization and feminist movement on family. (20 marks, 250 words)

(b) Bring out the contribution of Turner and Geertz in symbolic and interpretive theories in Anthropology. (15 marks, 250 words)

(c) How does taboo serve as a means of social control? (15 marks, 250 words)

Write notes on the following in about 150 words each: (50 marks)

(a) Role of primatology in Anthropological studies (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Differentiation between Child Growth and Development (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Ageing and Senescence (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Twin method in human genetics (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Demographic transition (10 marks, 150 words)

(a) Give a broad outline of Paleolithic culture emphasizing upon its tool technology. (250 words, 20 marks)

(b) 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 marks)

(c) Justify "Though human growth is under tight genetic control but it is influenced by various environmental factors." (250 words, 15 marks)

(a) Discuss the relevance of Case Study method of data collection. (20 marks, 250 words)

(b) Elaborate upon major human adaptations to heat and cold. (15 marks, 250 words)

(c) What are genetic markers and what is their usefulness ? Why are blood groups considered as good genetic markers ? Illustrate with examples. (15 marks, 250 words)

(a) Discuss how Neo-Darwinism integrated the fields of Genetics and Evolution. (20 marks, 250 words)

(b) What is meant by epidemiological transition ? Elaborate upon its causes and consequences highlighting major health problems of our adult population today. (15 marks, 250 words)

(c) Differentiate between Race and Racism. What are three major races of the world ? Give important biological criteria used frequently for such a classification. (15 marks, 250 words)