UPSC Mains ANTHROPOLOGY-PAPER-I 2011
20 Questions • 480 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers
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15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Synthetic theory
AnthropologyBiologyEvolution
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Neanderthal Man
AnthropologyPaleontologyHuman Evolution
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Fieldwork tradition in Anthropology
AnthropologyResearch MethodsEthnography
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Cultural materialism
AnthropologyTheoryCulture
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30 Markshard
Describe major skeletal similarities and differences between Homo erectus and Homo sapiens.
AnthropologyPaleontologyHuman Evolution
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30 Marksmedium
‘Man is a primate.’ Discuss.
AnthropologyBiologyEvolution
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Critically examine the contribution of Anthropologists in the interpretation of symbols.
AnthropologyCultureSymbolism
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30 Markshard
Critically examine the debate between Formalists and Substantivists.
AnthropologyEconomyTheory
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30 Marksmedium
Discuss different modes of exchange in simple societies, with suitable examples.
AnthropologyEconomyCulture
10
30 Marksmedium
Explain various anthropological approaches to study religion.
AnthropologyReligionCulture
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Genetic polymorphism
AnthropologyGeneticsBiology
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Personal identification
AnthropologyForensic ScienceBiology
13
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Conditions necessary for the operation of Hardy – Weinberg Law
AnthropologyGeneticsBiology
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Respiratory functions
AnthropologyBiologyPhysiology
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30 Marksmedium
Discuss the application of anthropological knowledge in designing equipment.
AnthropologyTechnologyApplied Anthropology
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30 Marksmedium
Discuss monogenic and polygenic inheritance in man, citing suitable examples.
AnthropologyGeneticsBiology
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30 Marksmedium
Describe different methods of studying human growth.
AnthropologyBiologyGrowth & Development
18
30 Marksmedium
Native highlanders are well adapted to the high altitude environment. Discuss.
AnthropologyBiologyAdaptation
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30 Marksmedium
Explain the application of anthropological knowledge in genetic counselling, forensic science, sports and nutrition.
AnthropologyApplied AnthropologyScience
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30 Marksmedium
Define somatotype. Describe the salient features of different components of somatotype.
AnthropologyBiologyHuman Variation