ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER I-1991.
Time
allowed: 3 hours Maximum
marks: 300
Section I
Note: Answer any three questions
including Question 1 which is compulsory.
Q.1. Write
notes on any two of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Classical
Physical Anthropology.
(b) Culture
and civilization.
(c) Matrilineal
society.
Q.2. Describe the problems of universal
definition of marriage. Describe the different forms of marriage among the
tribal people of India.
Q.3. What is
kinship system? Discuss its relevance in understanding the social structure of
society.
Q.4. Explain the
meaning and scope of political anthropology. Describe how law and justice are
maintained in simpler societies.
Q.5. What is
religion? Discuss Tylor's theory of origin of religion.
Section II (a)
Note. Answer any three questions
including Question 6 which is compulsory.
Q.6. Write
notes on any two of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Ramapithecus.
(b) Mendelism.
(c) La Chapelle-aux-Saints,
Q.7. What is
organic evolution? Describe the theories of organic evolution.
Q.8.
Why is Man a primate? Describe the place of Man in the animal kingdom.
Q.9. What is race? Describe the criteria
employed for
the classification of human races,
Q.10. Describe the
stages of human physical growth and development and discuss the effect of
nutrition and inbreeding on growth and development.
Section II (b)
Note. Answer any three questions
including Question 11 which is compulsory.
11. Write notes on any two of the following in about
200 words each:
(a) Franz Boas.
(b) Social-cultural
evolution.
(c) New ethnography.
Q.12. Discuss the relevance of anthropological
approach to national character studies.
Q.13. Discuss how Edmund Leach views social
structure as a model.
Q.14. Discuss the
merits and demerits of different methods of comparison used in social-cultural
anthropology.
Q.15. Discuss the nature and logic of anthropological
field work methods.
ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER -II-1991
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 300
Section A
Q.1. Write
notes on any three of
the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Relationship
between Sanskritization and Westernization as processes of socio-cultural
change,
(b) Concept of caste as a hierarchical
system based on the opposition between
‘pure’ and ‘impure’.
(c) Effects
of governmental policy regarding forests on Indian tribes.
(d) Forms of
labour bondage in Indian agriculture
Q.2. Discuss the
nature of urbanization in the Indus Valley Civilization. What factors led to
its decline?
Q.3. What is the notion of ‘folk-urban
continuum’ in the study of peasant society? Is it applicable to Indian
conditions ?
Q.4.
Delineate the major social and cultural characteristics of Indian tribes at the
hunting and food-gathering stage. How is their ecological adaptation reflected
in the world-view ?
Section B
Q.5. Write notes
on any three of
the following in about 200 words each ;
(a) ‘Push’
and 'pull' factors in rural-urban migration.
(b) Critical
appraisal of Guha's classification of ethnic elements in Indian population.
(c) Problem
of shifting cultivation in Indian tribe.
(d) ‘The
state should protect the personal laws of religious minorities’. Discuss with
reference to the problem of national integration.
Q.6. What are the principal characteristics of
tribal markets? What extra-economic functions do such markets perform?
Q.7. Discuss the
socio-economic and political characteristics of revitalization movements in
tribal India. How are they affected by culture- contact with outsiders?
Q. 8. Evaluate the extent to which existing reservations for
scheduled castes and scheduled tribes have led to social mobility among them.
What suggestions would .you make for implementing the policy of adding an
economic criterion in extending reservation to the so-called ‘forward’ castes?
*****
ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER 1-1992
Time
allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 300
Section I
Note. Answer any three questions including Question I which is compulsory.
Q.1. Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Archaeological Anthropology.
(b) Group and Association.
(c) Religion and Magic.
Q.2. Discuss the changes which are taking place in
the tribal societies in India and describe the factors responsible for this.
Q.3. Define
market. Discuss the nature and role of markets in tribal communities.
Q.4.
Write an essay on the aims and scope
of applied anthropology with special reference to India.
Q. 5. What
is Taboo? Discuss the significance of Taboo in primitive societies.
Section II (a)
Note. Answer any three questions
including Question 6 which is compulsory.
Q.6. Write
notes on any two of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Genes
(b) Synthetic
theory of evolution.
(c)
Anthropoid apes.
Q.7. What
is organic evolution? Give evidences for human evolution.
Q.8. What are Mendel’s laws of inheritance?
Describe the recent advances in human genetics.
Q.9. Discuss
the main processes involved in the formation of races.
Q.10. What are the characteristic physical features
of the Primate? Show the position of Man among the other Primates in a tabular
form.
Section II (b)
Note. Answer any three questions
including Question 11 which is compulsory.
Q. 11. Write
notes on any two of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Nadel.
(b) Diffusion and Diffusionism.
(c) Model Personality.
Q.12. Define social function. Critically evaluate the
concept as postulated by Malinowski.
Q.13.
Discuss the contemporary trends in evolutionary studies.
Q.14 Define basic
personality and discuss the different methods employed in the study of its
structure.
Q.15. What do you understand by ‘norms and values’? Write
briefly on cultural relativism.
ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER-II-1992
Time
allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks:
300-
Section A
Q.1. Write
notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Sanskritization
as a mode of social change.
(b) Controversy over the existence of
Negrito racial in Indian population.
(c) Tribe- caste continuum.
(d) Joint family
system in India.
Q.2. Give
in detail the ethnographic profile of a polyandrous tribe in India.
Q.3. Describe
the salient features of the Neolithic culture of the Indian subcontinent.
Q.4. Discuss in what way the study of Great
tradition and Little tradition is essential for understanding the cultural
processes of Indian civilization.
Section B
Q.5. Write
short notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Role of
anthropology in tribal development.
(b) Indebtedness
and land alienation among Indian tribes.
(c) ‘Land and forest’ are basic needs of
tribals.
(d) Distinctive features in the growth of
Indian Anthropology.
Q.6. What are
the major problems of the tribes in India? Evaluate the measures adopted by the
Central and State Governments in India to solve these problems.
Q.7. Describe
the traditional economy of the Indian tribal communities and show how changes
have come in it due to impact of Industrialization.
Q.8. Discuss the
divisive factors which disrupt national integration in India. What would you suggest
to counteract the divisive forces?
*****
ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER -I-1993
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum
marks: 300
Section I
Note. Answer any three questions including Question 1 which is compulsory
Q.1.
Write notes on any two of
the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Language and
culture
(b) Social institution
(c) Nation
building processes in new states
Q. 2.
Describe the means of social control in simpler societies and compare the legal
system of simple and complex societies.
Q.3. Highlight the
significance of religious practices in Tribal Communities of India.
Q.4. Critically
examine the views of formal and substantive schools of thought in Economic
Anthropology.
Q.5. Is family a Universal Social Group?
Critically examine this with examples.
Section
II (a)
Note. Answer
any three questions including
Question 6 which is compulsory,
Q.6. Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Effects of malnutrition
(b) Racial types in India
(cl Inbreeding and crossbreeding
Q.7. What is Synthetic Theory of Evolution? Discuss how
this theory helps us in understanding the evolutionary mechanism.
Q.8. Discuss the
similarities and differences between Chimpanzee and Man in salient physical and
anatomical characteristics.
Q.9. Compare the
fossil remains of ‘Progressive’ and ‘Classic’ Neanderthal men for anatomical
characteristics and spatial distribution. Examine their phylogenetic position
in human evolution.
Q.10. What are the contributions of Gregor Mendel
to the field of Genetics? Discuss with
suitable examples how Mendel’s laws of inheritance arc applicable to Man ?
Section II (b)
Note: Answer any three questions including Question 11 which
is compulsory.
Q.11. Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 Words
each:
(a) Edmund R. Leach
(b) Method and Methodology
(c) Norms and Values
Q.12. How do the approaches of the19th Century
Evolutionists differ from those of the Neo-Evolutionists ? Discuss.
Q.13. Bring out
the merits and demerits in the British Diffusion Studies and the American
Distribution Studies.
Q.14. Do ~u think it is possible to bring
uniformity of method in the natural and social sciences? Will it lead to
advancement of anthropological research?
Q.15. Discuss the
nature and method of Anthropological Fieldwork and explain its uniqueness.
ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER -II-1993.
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum marks : 300
Section A
Q.1. Write
notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Caste bound
occupations vis-a-vis urban professions.
(b) Basic principles concerned with
nature-man-spirit complex.
(c) Homo
erectus narmadensis
(d) Shifting cultivation in the context of
land use pattern.
Q 2. To what extent could the
Mesolithic culture be attributed to a phase of transition between Palaeolithic
and Neolithic cultures? Illustrate the answer with apt examples.
Q.3. What are the major linguistic families in
India? Identify such families, showing
the geographical distribution and the population groups under different
families.
Q. 4. Critically
discuss the major anthropological contributions in the study of Indian tribal
population.
SECTION B
Q.5. Write notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Direction of
tribal change
(b) Tribal education
(c) Ethnicity
(d) Special
provisions for minorities.
Q.6. What
are the major socio-economic problems faced by the Scheduled Castes? Point out
the criteria for diagnosis and suggest
the remedial measures.
Q.7. How are the tribes in India dependent on
forests ? Make a comparative evaluation on malevolent and benevolent actions of
the tribes on forest.
Q.8. Point out the favourable and detrimental
impacts of industrialization of rural population, living in the vicinity areas.
What are your proposals for achieving a balance without harmful effects?
*****
1994
ANTHROPOLOGY
Paper I
Time
allowed : 3 hours Maximum
marks : 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should
attempt Questions from Section I and EITHER from Section II(a) OR Section II (b) according to ions
given under each Section. Answer SIX questions in all.
All questions carry equal marks,
Parts of the same question must be answered together and
must not be interposed between answers to other questions.
Section – I
Note: Answer any three questions
including question I which is compulsory.
Q.1. Write
notes on any two of
the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Social
and cultural anthropology.
(b) Lineage
and clan.
(c) Kinship
terms and kinship behaviour.
Q.2. Describe
the various ways of getting mate in primitive society. Give examples from
Indian context.
Q.3. Describe the economic organization
of gathering hunting tribes. Illustrate your answer from that of Indian
situation.
Q.4. Describe tile role of totemism in
primitive religion according to Durkheim.
Q.5. Differentiate between state and
stateless political systems. Do you think that a stateless political system can
function in modem societies?
Section – II(a)
Note.
Answer any three questions including question 6 which is
compulsory.
Q.6. Write notes on any two of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Primate.
(b) Homo
Sapien-Neanderthalensis.
(c) Malnutrition.
Q.7. How
Darwinism differs from the synthetic theory of organic evolution?
Q.8. Discuss
the role of heredity and environment information of race.
Q.9. Narrate
with reasons man's place in Primate Order.
Q.10. Discuss the racial classification
of Indian population as per B.S. Guha. Mention the criticism propounded by other
anthropologists.
Section II (b)
Note: Answer any three questions including question 11 which is
compulsory.
Q.11. Write notes
on any two of the following in
about 200 words each:
(a) A R. Radcliffe-Brown.
(b) Genealogical method of field
investigation.
(c) Structuralist
approach to the study uf myth.
Q12. Discuss the
nature and logic of anthropological field work methods. Do these differ from
those of other social sciences? Discuss.
Q.13. Examine the
relationship between culture and personality. Give suitable examples to
illustrate your answer.
Q.14. Describe the
nature, scope and methods of new ethnography.
Q.15. Discuss critically anthropological approaches
in national character studies.
ANTHROPOLOGY 1994
PAPER - II
Time
allowed : 3 hours Maximum
marks : 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.
Answers must be written in the medium
specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated
clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose.
No credit will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that
specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are
compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at least ONE
question from each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.
Parts of the same question must be answered together and
must not be interposed between answers to other questions.
Section A
Q.1. Write notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Decline of the Indus Valley
Civilization.
(b) Social Significance of
Grihastha-ashram.
(c) Constitutional safeguards for the
scheduled tribes.
(d) Culture change-enforced and induced.
Q.2. Point out the salient features of Middle
Palaeolithic industries and their makers. Illustrate your answer with examples
from India.
Q.3. Describe the tribe-caste continuum in
India. Is this continuum relevant in the modern Indian society 7
Q.4. Give a brief summary on the growth of
Indian Anthropology, indicating the factors responsible and the results achieved,.
Section B
Q.5. Write notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Factors
responsible for tribal migration and its consequences.
(b) Role of Anthropology in tribal
development.
(e) Tribal movement-pros and cons.
(d) Positive and
negative responses of the tribals to Governmental measures.
Q.6. Describe
the major purusharthas according to Hindu scriptures and discuss the social
significance of harmonious management of ‘Trivarga'.
Q.7. Do
you think that the process of Sanskritizatioa leads to any structural changes in the society? Discuss with
reference to the modem Indian society.
Q.8. Describe
the efficacy of the legislative measures adopted by the Government to tackle
the socio-economic problems of the scheduled castes. What other measures would
you suggest to tackle these problems?
*****
Anthropology-1995
PAPER I
Time allowed:
Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
Section I
Note : Answer
any three questions including
question 1 which is compulsory.
Q.1. Write
notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Homo
erectus finds from Africa
(b)
Chronometric dating methods
(c) Action
anthropology
Q.2. What is kinship system? Describe the
changing roles of the system in the context of westernization in India ?
Q.3. What is sustainable development? How does
anthropology help attain sustainable development in the tribal communities of
India?
Q.4. What are questionnaire and schedule
techniques of field study ? Assess their relative usefulness in anthropological
studies ?
Q.5. Why is the neolithic phase of culture in
Europe called revolution? Describe its distinctive features.
Section II (a)
Note : Answer any three questions including question 6 which is compulsory .
Q.6. Write
notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Adaptive
radiation in primates
(b) Gene
therapy
( c)
Senescence
Q.7. Discuss the question of single source vs.
multiple sources of the origin of Homo sapiens-sapiens. Which one of the two
hypotheses do you think is more tenable ? Give reason in support of your
answer.
Q.8. Discuss
the genetical and clinical aspects of the anomalies of sex chromosomes in man
with special reference to the
associated mosaic constitutions.
Q.9. Describe
the patterns of human physical growth and development from birth to maturity.
Q.10. Define adaptibility. Compare the
adaptive responses in man to stresses at high altitudes and in a hot desert
environment.
Section II (b)
Note : Answer any three questions including question 11
which is compulsory.
Q.11. Write notes
on any two of the following in about 200 words on each:
(a) New ethnography
(b) Cultural relativism
(c) Psychic unity of mankind
Q. 12. What was
Boas’ approach of studying primitive cultures? Delineate the role of field work
and history in anthropological study.
Q.13. Give the names of two prominent British
functionalists in social anthropology. Describe the functional theory
attributed to any anyone of them.
Q.14. What is cultural ecology ? Discuss how man
adapts himself to different environments, giving suitable examples.
Q.15. What is
culture change ? How did the Austro-German school put up the scheme of culture change ?
Anthropoiogy-1995
PAPER II
Time Allowed :
Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
Section A
Q.1. Write
notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words on each :
(a) Maler's perception of the habitat
(b) Genesis of urbanization in India
(c) Distinguish between varna and
caste
(d) Social implications of sex-ratio
in Indian population.
Q.2. Bring
out the salient features of Lower Palaeolithic Culture complex in the
Peninsular and extra-Peninsular India.
Q.3. Discuss
the major contributions of von Furer Haimendorf to Indian Anthropology.
Q.4. Explain
the concept of “Rina” according to the Hindu Scriptures. What were the mechanisms
suggested by the scholars to repay the “Rinas” ?
Section B
Q.5. Write
notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Hindu mode of tribal absorption
(b) People’s participation in tribal
development
(c) Distinguish between exploitation
and deprivation of Scheduled Castes.
(d) Identify the factors responsible
for regionalism in contemporary India
Q.6. Critically evaluate various approaches to
set the tribals within the mainstream of Indian civilization. In your opinion, which
approach is relevant in the modem context?
Q.7. To what extent, ethnicity is responsible
for the tribal movements in India? Elaborate with suitable examples.
Q.8. Describe the socio-cultural factors related
to the poor health conditions of the Indian tribal population. Suggest measures
for improving these conditions.
*****
Anthropology
- 1996
Paper I
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions
Candidates should attempt
questions from Section I and EITHER from Section II (a) OR Section II (b)
according to instructions given under each Section. Answer six questions in
all. All questions carry equal marks.
Section I
Note :
Answer any three questions
including question 1 which is compulsory.
Q.1. Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Medical Anthropology
(b) Homo sapiens sapiens
(c) Radiometric methods of dating fossils
Q.2. Examine family both as a social group and
as an institution. Describe the functions of family and household, indicating
therein the recent changes.
Q.3. Differentiate between centralized political
systems and stateless political systems, and state how law and justice are
administered in stateless societies.
Q.4. Why have religion and magic become stable
features of a society ? What role do the religious functionaries play in simple
and non-literate societies?
Q.5. Examine the importance of observation as a
fieldworks technique in Anthropology. Differentiate between participant and
non-participant observation, and analyze the problem of objectivity in
participant observation.
Section
II (a).
Note :
Answer any three questions including question 6 which is compulsory.
Q.6. Write notes on any two of the following in
about 200 words:
(a) Controversies of race
(b) Nutritional ecology
(c) Forensic Anthropology
Q.7. Discuss the concepts of balanced
polymorphism and relaxed selection with special reference to Malaria dependent
polymorphisms in man.
Q.8. Discuss the geographic distribution and
taxonomic issues concerning early hominids. Elucidate evidence in support of
alternative positions.
Q.9. Discuss primate locomotion with special
reference to adaptations to arboreal life.
Q.10. Discuss the concepts of eugenics and
euphenics and their potential applications to human welfare.
Section
II(b)
Note : Answer any three questions including question 11
which is compulsory.
Q.11. Write notes on any two of the following in
about 200 words each:
(a) Classical
evolutionism
(b) Ethnicity
(c) Culture
and personality
Q.12. What is cognitive approach ? Critically
examine its implications in Socio-cultural Anthropology.
Q.13. What is meant by cultural diffusionism ? Give
an account of Fritz Graebner’s contributions to the theory of cultural
diffusionism.
Q.14. Analyze how Raymond Firth’s concepts of
structure, function, organization and process accommodate the study of both
static and dynamic aspects of the social structure.
Q.15. Why are gender studies gaining importance
these days? Assess the contribution of anthropology to gender studies.
Anthropology
- 1996
Paper II
Time : 3
hours Maximum
Marks : 100
Section
A
Q.1. Write notes on any three of the following
in about 200 words each:
(a) Importance of Karma in Hindu social system
(b) Neolithic tool typology and technology of fabrication
(c) Ethnographic profile of a polyandrous tribe
(d) Child mortality in rural India
Q.2. Discuss the cultural characteristics of
Upper Palaeolithic period. Indicate its genesis and development in Indian
context pointing to distribution and chronology.
Q.3. Distinguish among nutrition, food and diet.
Comment on the nutritional status of the tribes with subsistence economy in the
form of hunting-gathering, shifting cultivation and settled agriculture in
India.
Q.4. Bring out the
impact of industrialization on rural population in India. Illustrate your
answer with suitable examples. Suggest appropriate measures for the solution of
the problems encountered with.
Section
B
Q.5. Write notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words on each :
(a) Little and Great traditions
(b) Involvement of local communities in forest management
(c) Role of NGOs in literacy programme
(d) Constitutional safeguards for the Scheduled Castes.
Q.6. Estimate the contributions of S.C. Roy in
the field of ethnography and his influence on the growth of Anthropology in
India.
Q.7. Define religion in anthropological
perspective. Bring out the impact of Christianity on the converted and non-converted tribal groups
of India.
Q.8. Discuss the major linguistic divisions in
the Indian population. Also point out the role of language in ethno-political
movements.
*****
THROPOLOGY - 1997
Paper-I
Time Allowed: Three
Hours Maximum Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt questions from Section I
and EITHER from Section II (a) OR Section II (b) according to instructions
given under each Section. Answer six questions in all. All questions carry
equal marks.
SECTION
I
Note: Answer any
three questions including question 1, which
is compulsory.
Q.1. Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Ecological Anthropology
(b) Biological evolution of early man
(c) Problems of dating in Prehistoric Archaeology
Q.2. Elucidate
the salient differences between tribal social system and caste system giving
suitable examples in support of your answer.
Q.3. Discuss the distinguishing features of
unilineal, bilineal and bilateral kin groups with suitable examples.
Q.4. Delineate
the meaning and scope of economic anthropology and discuss the principles that
govern production, distribution and consumption
in hunting gathering communities.
Q.5. Critically
examine the anthropological approaches to planning and socio-economic
development among the weaker sections of the Indian society, highlighting the
issues of macro-planning in anthropology.
SECTION
II (A)
Note: Answer any three questions including
question 6, which is
compulsory.
Q.6. Write notes on any two of the following in about 2 words each:
(a) Anthropology of Sports
(b) Homo habilis
(c) Longitudinal growth
Q.7. Discuss the gradualist view of evolutionary
change vis-Ã -vis the punctuationalist view giving an example from primate
evolution that supports one view or the other.
Q.8. Discuss the concept of ‘Mendelian population’
and its application in the study of anthropo-genetic variations in India.
Q.9. How are body size and shape related to
climatic adaptation ? Discuss the ecological rules with examples from human
situations.
Q.10. Discuss the recent developments in genetic
techniques and comment upon their potential social significance.
SECTION
II (B)
Note: Answer any
three questions including question 11, which is
compulsory:
Q.11.
Write notes on any two of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Nee-evolutionism
(b) Acculturation and contra-acculturation
(c) Transactionalism
Q. 12. Elucidate the various concepts of social and
cultural change indicating the specific problems involved in the change
process.
Q.13. Critically examine the Historical
Particularistic approach of Franz Boas to the study of culture.
Q.14.
What do you understand by cultural relativistic approach and ethnocentric
approach in the study of culture? Discuss the logical premises of cultural
relativistic approach.
Q.15. Critically
assess the role of ethnography in the development of anthropological theories.
C.S.E.
ANTHROPOLOGY – 1997
Paper-II
Time
Allowed: Three Hours Maximum
Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both
in Hindi and in English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit
will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at last one question
from, each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION
‘A’
Q.1.
Write notes on any three of the following in about 200
words on each :
(a) Concept of rebirth in Hindu Social System
(b) Dating methods in Prehistory
(c) Significances of Varna and Caste
(d) Universalization and Parochialization
Q.2. Describe the distinguishing characteristic
features of South Indian Megaliths and compare these with either Central Indian or North-eastern Indian
Megaliths.
Q.3. Assess the growth and development of Anthropology in India. Illustrate the
contributions of early twentieth century Anthropologists in Tribal and Caste
studies.
Q. 4.
Critically evaluate the Indian
Population Policies Suggest appropriate measures for its improvement.
SECTION
‘B’
Q.5. Write notes on any three of the following in about 200 words on each :
(a) Components of cultures and its link with civilization
(b) Shifting cultivation, its merits and demerits
(c) Role of Anthropologist as an Administrator
(d) Plans and Programmes of Tribal development
Q. 6. Examine the role of joint family in Hindu
social system and its impact on caste system.
Q.7. Estimate the role of democratic institutions/organisations
for the development of weaker sections and the welfare measures adopted by
them.
Q.8. Discuss the
significances of the regionalism and communalism in Indian context and its role
in ethno-political movements in the present political system.
*****
ANTHROPOLOGY – 1998
Paper-I
Time
Allowed: Three Hours Maximum
Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both
in Hindi and in English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions from Section I and EITHER from Section II(a) OR
Section II(b) according to instructions given under each Section. Answer SIX
questions in all.
SECTION I
Note :
Answer any three questions including question 1, which is compulsory.
Q.1. Write notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Caste
mobility
(b) Witchcraft
and sorcery
(c) Pithecanthropus
erectus
Q.2. Neolithic
is a ‘self-sufficient food producing economy’. Critically examine this
expression.
Q.3. Do you agree with the view that family is
a 'universal association ? Critically examine the above statement.
Q.4.
Now we live more in a class than a caste. Discuss the role or kinship in this
changed situation.
Q.5. ‘Primitive
society is governed by the traditional customary law’ Do you agree with this statement ? Explain.
SECTION
II (a)
Note : Answer any three questions including
question 6, which is compulsory.
Q.6. Write notes
on any two of the following in
about 200 words each:
(a) Genetic counselling
(b) Mutation
(c) Growth curves
Q.7. What is ‘race’ ? Enumerate and discuss the factors responsible for
the formation of races.
Q.8. Define Hardy-Weinberg law and state briefly how Hardy-Weinberg law is
applicable in population genetics.
Q.9. Define twins. Describe the methods of diagnosis of twins. In what way
are twins useful in the study of human genetics?
Q.10. ‘Man can stand erect while
anthropoid apes cannot’. Discuss the anatomical changes that occurred in Man due to
erect posture.
SECTION II (b)
Note :
Answer any three questions including question 11, which is compulsory.
Q.11. Write notes
on any two of the following in
about 200 words each:
(a) Holistic and atomistic approach
(b) Superorganic view of culture
(c) Pattern of culture
Q.12. Trace the genesis and development of field work in anthropological
research. Assess its importance in the development of Anthropology.
Q.13. Define 'culture area'. How did it help the American diffusionists to
understand diffusion of culture?
Q.14. What do you mean by cultural ecology? Evaluate how Julian Steward’s
particularistic approach is helpful in understanding multilineal
evolution.
Q.15. “To Radcliffe-Brown
‘function’ was the contribution an institution makes to the maintenance of
social structure.” Elucidate in the light of Radcliffe-Brown’s contributions to
structural-functionalism theory.
ANTHROPOLOGY – 1998
Paper-II
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks:
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in
English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit
will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1and 5 which are compulsory,
and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at last one question
from, each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION A
Q.1. Write notes
on any three of the following
in about 200 words each:
(a) Folk-Urban Continuum
(b) Jajmani System
(c) Sohanian Tradition
(d) Social Forestry
Q.2. Describe the
socio-cultural characteristics of the Neolithic period In India with suitable
examples.
Q.3. Discuss the basis of Indian Social System. Do you find any change
today.
Q.4. Account for the emergence of new religions in India in
the 6th century B.C.
SECTION -B
Q.5. Write notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Action
Anthropology
(b) I.T.D.A.
(c) Ethnographic
profile of a matrilineal tribe in India
(d) V. Elwin
and his contributions
Q.6. ‘Village studies are crucial to the understanding of Indian life and
culture’. Who were the pioneer anthropologists to undertake such studies? Give
a comprehensive picture of anyone of them.
Q.7. Discuss the impact of modernization on the tribal and rural peoples in
India.
Q.8. Discuss the health and nutritional status of tribal and rural children
in India How far has the government policy been effective.
*****
C.S.E.- 1999
ANTHROPOLOGY Paper-I
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt Questions from Section I and
EITHER from Section II OR Section II(b) according to instructions given under
each Section. Answer six questions in all. All questions carry equal marks.
Note : Answer any three questions including
question 1, which is compulsory.
Q.1. Write notes on any two of the following
in about 200 words each :
(a) Action anthropology
(b) Fossil men
(c) Carbon dating method
Q.2. Discuss
the relationship of anthropology with psychology and medicine.
Q.3. Critically comment
on the forces and factors that have brought about changes in the family
structure in recent times.
Q.4. Describe any chalcolithic
site in India with particular reference to industry and town planning.
Q. 5. Discuss some of the characteristic features of tribal religions in India
and state how far have they changed in recent times.
SECTION-II
(a)
Note : Answer any three questions including question 6, which is compulsory.
Q.6. Write notes on any two of the following
in about 200 words each :
(a) Australopithecus
(b) Racial criteria
(c) Molecular evolution
Q.7. Discuss the application of
human genetics in the field of forensic science and diagnosis and treatment of
genetic disorders.
Q.8. What is meant by physical
growth norms ? How are these made and how do they depict the growth status of a
population ?
Q.9. Discuss the mechanism by
which the human body adapts to altitudinal changes and other geographical stresses.
Q.10. Discuss the role of twins in
nature-nurture problems and illustrate your answer with suitable examples.
SECTION-II
(b)
NOTE : Answer any three questions including question 11, which is compulsory.
Q.11. Write notes on any two of the following
in about 200 words each :
(a) Social structure
(b) Symbolism
(c) Culture trait and Culture complex
Q.12. What is meant by functionalism
? Discuss the basic tenets of Malinowski’s functionalism.
Q.13. Discuss the different theories
which explain social and cultural changes.
Q.14. Discuss the contribution of
field work in the development of anthropological concepts and theories.
Q.15. Discuss the contributions of
Ralph Linton, Cora-Du-Bois and Abraham Kardiner in the study of personality.
C.S.E.-1999
ANTHROPOLOGY Paper-II
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in
English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit
will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at last one question
from, each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION ‘A’
Q. 1. Write notes on any three of the following
in about 200 words each :
(a) Proto-Neolithic
(b) Great Traditions
(c) Sacred Complex
(d) Dominant Caste
Q.2. Critically examine various sources of India’s culture and
civilization. Also distinguish between primary and secondary
civilizations.
Q.3. Point out the salient
features of traditional joint family system in India. Trace causes for its
disintegration in recent decades.
Q.4. Distinguish between
sanskritization and desanskritization. Critically examine impact of
sanskritization on social mobility in India.
SECTION
‘6’
Q.5. Write notes on any three of the following
in about 200 words each :
(a) Tribal Sub-Plan
(b) Sustainable Development
(c) Jharkhand Movement
(d) Land Alienation in tribal India
Q.6. Critically examine the forest
policy in India right since the British period. Discuss its impact on tribal people.
Q.7. Bring out, with suitable
examples, the constraints of educational development of tribal communities in
India. Suggest remedial measures in this context.
Q.8. Discuss the problem
of tribal displacement in India. To what extent, are development policies
responsible for such displacement? Also explain the role of NGOs in providing
the remedial measures to the affected people.
*****
C.S.E.
ANTHROPOLOGY – 2000
Paper-I
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum
Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining
questions selecting at least one question from each Section.
All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION
‘A’
Q.1. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words :
(a) Culture Area and Age Area
(b) Copper-Bronze Age
(c) Social stratification
(d) Etic and Ernie approach
Q.2. Describe the range
oflocomotive behaviour of contemporary non-human
primates and state how does it help in understanding the structural-functional
correlations of their limb structure.
Q.3. What do you
understand by neo-evolutionism ? Evaluate how Leslie A. White's approach is
helpful in understanding cultural evolution.
Q.4. What is
planning from below? Critically assess the role of anthropology towards
implementing sustainable development.
SECTION
‘B’
Q.5. Write short
notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words:
(a)
Chi-square Test
(b)
Malnutrition
(c)
Genetic Adaptation
(d)
Ethnic boundaries
Q.6. Evaluate genetic
heterogeneity of ABO, Rh and Gm antigens. Discuss how the principal human
groups can be distinguished on the basis of their blood antigen
characteristics.
Q.7. Define
ecosystem. Explain with examples, how biocultural adaptive qualities have helped human survival
in stressful eco-conditions.
Q.8. What do you
understand by recombinant DNA technology ? Discuss its application and
limitations in improving human health.
C.S.E.
ANTHROPOLOGY – 2000
Paper-II
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in
English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory,
and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at last ONE question from
each Section.
All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION ‘A’
Q.1. Write notes
on any two of the following in
about 200 words each:
(a) Negrito elements in India
(b) Concept of Karma in relation of caste.
(c) Tribe-caste continuum
(d) Criteria of civilization
Q.2. Describe the geographical spread of Indus
valley civilization. What were the causes of its decline ?
Q.3. Define the Jajmani system. Analyse the
changes in the relationship between caste and occupation in contemporary rural society.
Q.4. Distinguish between the
characteristics and problems of linguistic and religious minorities in India
Give examples of conflicts generated by such considerations and steps to
resolve them.
SECTION ‘B’
Q.5. Write notes
on any three of the following
in about 200 words each:
(a) The problems of denotified groups
(b) Impact of Christianity on tribal societies
(c) Tribal education in the context of development
(d) MADA, LAMPS, TRIFED
Q.6. Give an account of Joint
Forest Management programmes. What is
the role of NGOs in such programmes?
Q.7. Assess the political and
economic role of tribal and movements in the creation of the new states of Uttaranchal,
Jharkhand and Chattisgarh.
Q.8. Outline the historical background of tribal administration during the
colonial period. Evaluate post-Independence administrative policies with
special reference to states under either the Fifth Schedule or Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
*****
C.S.E.
ANTHROPOLOGY – 2001
Paper-I
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both
in Hindi and in English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will
be given for the answers written in a medium other
than that specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question
from each Section.
All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION
‘A’
Q. 1. Write
short notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a) Erect Posture
(b)
Mesolithic culture in India
(c)
Symbolic Anthropology
(d)
Displacement and Rehabilitation
Q.2. Explain the salient features of Descent and
Alliance theories. Discuss their relevance to the analysis and understanding of
Social Structure. 60
Q.3. Discuss the contributions of Margaret Mead
and Ralph Linton to the analysis of the relationship between culture and
personality. 60
Q.4. Discuss the approaches of Radcliffe-Brown and
Evans-Pritchard to Comparative Methods in Anthropological Research. 60
SECTION-B
Q.5. Write short
notes on any three of
the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a)
Menarche and Menopause
(b)
Sampling Methods
(c)
Recombinant DNA technology
(d)
Ecological Anthropology
Q.6. Define growth
and maturation and discuss the different factors affecting them. 60
Q.7.
Evaluate the role of Serogenetics and Cytogenetics in reproductive biology. 60
Q.8. Discuss the relevance of human
DNA Profiling and Gene Mapping in the prevention and cure of diseases. 60
C.S.E.
ANTHROPOLOGY – 2001
Paper-II
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION-A
Q. I. Write short
answers on any three of the
following in about two hundred words each: 20
x3=60
(a)
Ecological adaptation during Mesolithic
(b)
Traditional culture as concept
(c)
Nature-Man-Spirit complex
(d)
S.C. Roy's contributions to
anthropology
Q.2.
Critically examine evidence of Upper Paleolithic in India. Discuss its
characteristics.
20X30=60
Q3. Explain criteria for dominant caste. How
far is this concept still crucial to our understanding of India's villages
after implementation of reservations in democratic institutions? Discuss. 60
Q.4.
Evaluate various changes in social
organization of India’s villages due to impinging pressures of the market
economy on them. 60
SECTION-B
Q.5. Write short answers on any three of the following in about two
hundred words each: 20X3=60
(a)
Scheduled Areas
(b)
Detribalization
(c)
Action Anthropology
(d)
Birsa Movement
Q.6. Indicate the main thrust of anthropological studies
on development induced displacement and rehabilitation. Suggest a worthwhile
rehabilitation package for displaced tribals to retain their the sense of
community-belonging. 60
Q.7. Mention various developmental programmes
implemented for the socio-economic well-being of Scheduled Castes. Do these
programmes fulfil their aspirations? Discuss. 60
Q. 8. What do you know by tribe and nation? How do
states carved for tribals in India differ from tribal-nation-states in Africa? Discuss.
60
*****
C.S.E.
ANTHROPOLOGY –Paper-I-2002
(English Medium )
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both
in Hindi and in English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No. credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question
from each Section.
All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION-‘A’
Q.1. Write
short answers on any three of
the following in about two hundred words each: 20X3=60
(a)
Cognitive Anthropology
(b)
Neolithic Culture
(c)
Biological Anthropology
(d)
Universal Cultural Evolution
Q. 2. What do you
understand by Feminist movements? Discuss their impact on family. 60
Q.3. “Components
of culture are vast and varied.” Explain this statement. 60
Q.4. Discuss the
contribution of Julian Steward to Cultural Ecology. 60
SECTION ‘B’
Q.5. Write short
notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each:
20X3=60
(a)
Nation State
(b)
Biological adaptation
(c)
Genetic counselling
(d) Methods
for the study of human growth
Q.6. What
is ethnicity? Does ethnicity add to conflicts and the tensions in the society ?
Illustrate. 60
Q.7. What
is Organic Evolution? Explain the theories of evolution. 60
Q.8. What
are the statistical methods used in Physical Anthropology? 60
C.S.E.
ANTHROPOLOGY –Paper-II-2002
(English Medium)
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum
Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both
in Hindi and in English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question
from each Section.
All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION-‘A’
Q.1. Write
short answers on any three of
the following in about two hundred words each: 20X3=60
(a)
Concept of Rina and Rebirth.
(b)
Age specific and sex specific mortality rates and dependant factors.
(c)
K.S. Singh’s project on the People of India.
(d)
Sanskritisation and Westernization.
Q.2. Name a few
Chalcolithic sites in India and describe their most salient features. 60
Q. 3. Critically
examine the contributions of some of the British scholar-administrators to
Indian anthropology. 60
Q.4. What do you
understand by Green Revolution? What are its economic and ecological
dimensions? 60
SECTION ‘B’
Q.5. Write
short notes on any three of the
following in about two hundred words each: 20X3=60
(a) Village
studies in India.
(b) Role of N.G.Os for tribal development.
(c) Linguistic diversity among the tribes of Chhota Nagpur.
(d) Bases of tribal religion.
Q. 6. What do you understand by the
integrated tribal and rural development programmes? How would you evaluate the
success or failure of these programmes ? 60
Q. 7.
Critically examine the merits and demerits of reservation policy for the
Scheduled tribes, Scheduled castes and other Backward classes. 60
Q. 8.
Do you think that exploitation emanates from clash of self interest between
groups? Discuss in the context of tribals and non-tribals. 60
*****
C.S.E.(MAIN)
ANTHROPOLOGY – 2003
Paper-I
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both
in Hindi and in English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question
from, each Section.
All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION ‘A’
Q.5. Write
short notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Homo Erectus
(b) Folk-Urban Continuum
(c) Cultural Materialism
(d) Kula Ring. 3x20=60
Q. 2. Define Kinship and throw light on the
functional importance of Kinship in Anthropology. 60
Q. 3. Describe structural features of social life
as suggested by Radclifee-Brown in his theory of social structure. 60
Q. 4. “Primitive
economic organization has several peculiar features relating to the production,
consumption, distribution and exchange,” Discuss the above statement by
providing appropriate illustrations. 60
SECTION
“B”
Q.5. Write
short notes on any THREE of the
following in about 200 words each: 20X3=60
(a) Genetic
Polymorphism and Selection
(b) Forensic
Anthropology
(c)
Klinefelter Syndrome
(d) Eugenics. 3x20=60
Q. 6. Describe
in brief the major causes of change in gene frequency of a population. 60
Q. 7. Differentiate
between human growth and development and describe the various stages of human
growth. 60
Q. 8. What
do you understand by applied Physical Anthropology ? Discuss the applications
of anthropometry in designing defence and other equipments. 60
C.S.E.(MAIN)
ANTHROPOLOGY – 2003
Paper-II
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in
English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question
from each Section.
All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION ‘A’
Q.5. Write
short notes on any three of the
following in about two hundred words each:
20x3=60
(a) Town planning in Indus cultures
(b) Caste as a pattern of social
stratification
(c) Tribe and peasant : similarities
and differences
(d) Significance of Purushartha
Q. 2. Critically examine the contributions of
tribal cultures to the development of Vedic culture. 60
Q. 3. Evaluate
the impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity on Indian society and
culture in anthropological terms. 60
Q. 4. Discuss
the socio-economic status of religious minorities in India. Identify their role
in politics. 60
SECTION ‘B’
Q. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about two
hundred words each: 20x3=60
(a) Land alienation among the tribals
(b) Constraints of educational development among the
tribals.
(c) Biogenetic variability in tribal population.
(d) Implications of recent Presidential orders relating
to Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.
Q. 6. Discuss how forest is related to the tribal
life. Critically examine how a change in forest policy and forest degradation
have affected tribal economy. 60
Q. 7. Identify
the causes and consequences of major tribal movements in India. 60
Q. 8. What
is regionalism ? Evaluate how regionalism has stimulated political movements in
India. 60
*****
C.S.E.(MAIN)
ANTHROPOLOGY – 2004
(ENGLISH MEDIUM)
Paper-I
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum
Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both
in Hindi and in English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question
from each Section.
All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION ‘A’
Q.1. Write
short notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each:
(a) Chalcolithic Culture
(b) Neanderthal Man
(c) Ceremonial Exchange
(d) Participatory Rapid Assessment
(PRA) 3x20=60
Q. 2. Distinguish
between magic and-religion. Give suitable examples. 60
Q. 3.
Critically discuss the contribution of Ruth Benedict to the study of culture. 60
Q.4. Explain the concept of sustainable
development with reference to development and rehabilitation. 60
SECTION ‘B’
Q. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a)
Anthropology of Sports
(b) Race and
Racism
(c) Impact of
Smoking on Health
(d) Ethnic
Conflict 3x20=60
Q. 6. Evaluate Fredrik Barth's concept of
ethnic boundaries. Explain its distinction from cultural content. 60
Q. 7. Critically examine the role of
nutritional, socio-economic and cultural factors on human growth and
development. 60
Q. 8. Discuss the areas in which the knowledge
of human genetics can be applied. 60
C.S.E.(MAIN)
Anthropology – 2004
(ENGLISH MEDIUM)
Paper-II
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum
Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in
English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question
from each Section.
All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION ‘A’
Q.5. Write
short notes on any three of the
following in about two hundred words each:
20x3=60
(a)
Buddhism, Christianity and Scheduled Castes.
(b) Typo-technology of Indian
Palaeolithic Culture.
(c) Demographic transition in India
d) Globalization and Indian peasantry
Q. 2. Bring out
the interrelationship between population growth and the development in the
Indian context. 60
Q.
3. Trace the broad unifying features of the traditional Hindu society in the
anthropological perspective. 60
Q. 4. Analyse how
the village studies contributed in understanding the Indian Social System. 60
SECTION’B’
Q. 5. Write short
notes on any three of the
following in about two hundred words each: 20x3=60
(a)
Sustainable Development of Tribes
(b)
National Commission for SCs and STs
(c)
Tribe - Caste Continuum
(d)
Detribalization
Q. 6. Discuss the context, proce.ss
and consequences of involuntary displacement among tribal communities in India
and analyze the problems of rehabilitation. 60
Q. 7. Classify the tribal movements in
contemporary India in a regional perspective and analyse the contributive
factors. 60
Q. 8.
Anthropologists are better equipped to play an effective role in rural and
tribal development. Discuss. 60
*****
C.S.E.(Main)
Anthropology – 2005
(ENGLISH MEDIUM)
Paper-I
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum
Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in
English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question
from each Section.
All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION ‘A’
Q.1. Write
short notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a)
Microlith
(b)
Australopithecus
(c) Trade
and Barter
(d) Schedule
and Questionnaire
Q. 2.
“Witchcraft accusation is the result of strained inter-personal relations.”
Explain. 60
Q. 3. Critically
discuss the formalist and substantivist approaches in the context of economic
anthropology. 60
Q. 4.
Discuss the concept of people's participation in planned development. 60
SECTION
‘B’
Q. 5.
Write short notes on any three of
the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a) Nutritional Anthropology
(b) Problems of Inbreeding
(c) Drug Abuse
(d) Ageing
Q. 6.
Discuss the relationship of ethnicity and nation-state. 60
Q. 7. Critically discuss the factors affecting
human growth and development. 60
Q.8. Discuss the biological and socio-ecological factors
influencing fertility and mortality. 60
C.S.E.(Main)
Anthropology – 2005
(ENGLISH MEDIUM)
Paper-II
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum
Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in
English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question
from each Section.
All questions
carry equal marks.
SECTION ‘A’
Q.1. Write
short notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a) Mesolithic
culture in India
(b) Impact of
Islam on Indian society
(c) Vamashram
(d) Sacred
complex
Q. 2.
Discuss the economic basis of Indus Civilisation, What were the factors of its
decline? 60
Q. 3.
Give an account of the contributions of Indian scholars in the growth and
development of Anthropology in India in early 20th century. 60
Q. 4.
Linguistic and religious minorities are particularly vulnerable to political
manipulations. Comment. 60
SECTION ‘B’
Q. 5.
Write short notes on any three of
the following it about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a) Tribal sub-plan
(b) Panchayati Raj
(c) Genetic diversity among Indian
tribes
(d) Role of anthropologists in rural
development.
Q. 6.
Examine the impact of urbanisation and industrialisation on tribal economy in
India.
60
Q. 7. Discuss the factors related to low
literacy rate among the tribals of lndia. Write in brief the measures taken by
the government in different five-year plans to eradicate it. 60
Q. 8. Elucidate the nature of changes
in administration of tribal areas from colonial period to post-Independence era in India. 60
*****
C.S.E.(Main)
ANTHROPOLOGY – 2006
(ENGLISH MEDIUM)
PAPER-I
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum
Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in
English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question
from each Section.
The number
of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
SECTION ‘A’
Q.1. Write
short notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a) Lower Palaeo lithic Culture
(b) Rhodesian Man
(c) Incest Taboos
(d) Comparative Method
Q. 2. Discuss Anthropological approaches to the study
of Religion. 60
Q. 3. Describe the evolution of political systems. 60
Q. 4. Critically examine the role of subjectivity in
Anthropological Research. 60
SECTION
‘B’
Q.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a) Personal
Identification
(b) Racial
Criteria
(c)
Life-Table
(d) Genetic
Polymorphism
Q. 6.
Discuss the factors affecting ethnic boundaries giving suitable examples. 60
Q. 7. Describe
various methods of studying Human Growth specifying their merits and demerits. 60
Q. 8. What is Genetic Counselling ? Discuss its relevance in
the present day context. 60
C.S.E.(Main)
ANTHROPOLOGY – 2006
(ENGLISH MEDIUM)
Paper-II
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum
Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in
English
Answers
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space
provided for the purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the
Admission Certificate.
Candidates
should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory,
and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question
from each Section.
The number
of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
SECTION ‘A’
Q.1. Write
short notes on any three of the
following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a) Burzahom
(b) N. K. Bose's contributions to Indian Anthropology
(c) Karma
(d) Initial period of Tribal Studies in India
Q. 2. Write in brief ‘Population Growth
in India indicating causes and measures of its control’. 60
Q. 3. Briefly discuss the contribution of Indian
anthropologists during 20th century. 60
Q. 4. Critically review the processes of social changes
the contemporary Indian society is undergoing. 60
Section ‘B’
Q.5. Write short notes on any three of the following in bout 200 words
each: 20x3=60
(a) Linguistic distribution of Indian Population
(b) Key characteristics of the Scheduled Tribes in India
(c) Joint Forest Management
(d) Programmes for ‘Tribal Development’
Q. 6.
Discuss bio-morphological variation among the tribals of Northeastern India. 60
Q. 7.
Critically review Tana Bhagat Movement - its causes and effects. 60
Q. 8. Describe the role of anthropologists in
Tribal Development. 60
*****
C.S.E.(MAIN)
ANTHROPOLOGY – 2007
(PAPER-I)
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining
questions selecting at least one question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by each question is
indicated at the end of the question.
SECTION ‘A’
Q. 1. Write short
notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a) Homo erectus
(b) Neolithic
(c) Shamanism
(d) Symbolism
Q. 2. How
anthropologists define Religion? Describe various forms of religion with
suitable examples. 60
Q. 3. Discuss mechanisms of social control in simple
societies citing suitable examples.
60
Q. 4. Critically examine the contribution of
Positivistic and Non-Positivistic approaches in Social Science Research.
60
SECTION ‘B’
Q. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a) Pedigree Analysis
(b) Genome Study
(c) Forensic Anthropology
(d) Demographic Transition
Q. 6.
Discuss different types of sex chromosomal aberrations. 60
Q. 7.
Examine adaptive significance of Human Variations in Tropical and Arctic
climatic zones. 60
Q. 8.
Briefly describe various applications of Physical Anthropology. 60
C.S.E.(MAIN)
ANTHROPOLOGY – 2007
PAPER-II
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks:300
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt Questions 1and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining
questions selecting at least one question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by each question is
indicated at the end of the question.
SECTION ‘A’
Q.1.
Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200
words each: 20x3=60
(a) Neolithic Culture
(b) Jajmani System
(c) Market Economy
(d) Purushartha
Q.
2. Describe ethnic elements in the Indian population focussing either on
Risley’s or Guha’s classification. 60
Q. 3.
Highlight the contributions of Indian anthropologists in the understanding of
tribal life. 60
Q. 4.
What are the issues and socio-economic problems arising out of being a
religious minority? Discuss. 60
SECTION ‘B’
Q. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following
in about 200 words each: 20x3=60
(a) Impact of Industrialization on Tribals
(b) Constitutional Safeguards for Scheduled Castes
(c) Role of NGO’s in Development
(d) Land Alienation
Q. 6. Do you think that Indian tribes have rich biogenetic
variability? Discuss. 60
Q. 7. Illustrate,
with suitable examples, the impact of development programmes on tribal and
weaker sections. 60
Q. 8. Discuss the anthropological understanding of rising
ethnicity among Indian tribes in the context of nation-building.
*****
ANTHROPOLOGY Main 2008
PAPER – I
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidate
should attempt Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any three of the
remaining questions selecting at least one question from each section.
All
Questions carry equal mark.
Time
Allowed: Three Hours Maximum
Marks : 300
SECTION – A
1.
Write Short Notes on any Three of the following
( Each one should not exceed 200 words ) : -
20 × 3 = 60
a).
Biological Anthropology
b).
Protein Synthesis
c).
Forms of descent groups
d).
Structural – functionalism
2.
Discuss the modern theory of evolution with special reference to the
concepts
of gradualism and punctuationalism.
60
3.
Discuss the importance of field work in anthropology and describe
various
tools of data collection. 60
4.
Discuss the relation between culture and personality.
60
SECTION – B
5.
Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words
each:
20 × 3 = 60
a).
Nutritional anthropology
b).
ABO and Rh blood group distribution in human population
c).
Inbreeding
d).
Bioevent of fertility
6.
Define adaptability. What bicultural adjustments do human show in
coping
up with stress at high altitude? 60
7.
What do you understand by ‘ Hardy – Weinberg equilibrium ?
Discuss
the factors that produce and redistribute variations. 60
8.
Discuss the role of anthropology in designing defence and other
equipments.
60
ANTHROPOLOGY 2008
PAPER – II
INSTRUCTIONS
Each
question is printed both in Hindi and in English
Answer
must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issues to
you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space
provided for the purpose. No marks will be given for the answers written in a
medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidate
should attempt Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory
and
any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one
question
from each section.
All
Questions carry equal mark.
SECTION – A
Time
Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks : 300
Write Short Notes on any Three of the
following
( Each one should not exceed 200 words ) : -
20 × 3 = 60
a).
‘ Langhnaj’
b).
The distribution of Indo- Aryan Languages
c).
Paleoanthropological significance of Narmada Man
d).
Concept of Ethnoarchaeology
2.
Is Risely’s Racial Classification of Indian population valid ? Critically
discuss
with the help of suitable example.
60
3.
Is Tribe-Caste Continuum a reality or myth? Discuss. 60
4.
Critically examine the concepts of Little and Great Traditions for
Understanding
the Indian Villages.
60
SECTION – B
1.
Write Short Notes on any Three of the following
(Each one should not exceed 200 words): - 20 ×
3 = 60
a).
Mediterranean Element in India population
b).
Concept of Ethnicity
c).
Tribes as Indigenous Culture
d).
Revivalistic Movement
6.
Discuss the health problems faced by tribal populations in India.
Suggest
some corrective measures. 60
7.
How have modern democratic institutions influenced the Indian tribal societies?
60
8.
What are the special problems of primitive Tribal Groups ( PTGs) ?
How
far have the developmental programmes of the government been able to address
these?
*****
Anthropology
Main 2009
Paper-I
Section-A
Q.1.
write short notes on any 3 of the following and about 200 words each: 20*3=60
a. Homo habilis
b. Natural selection in humans
c. Schedule and questionnaires in research
methodology
d. Chiefdom in tribal society
2.
a. Distinguish between major categories of australopithecines. How are
Australopithecines different from
apes? 30
b. List the major skeletal modifications in
humans due to assumption of erect
Posture? 30
3.
a. What are the major criticisms of the theory of structuralism as propounded
by
Claude Levi-Strauss? 30
b. Write a detailed note on polyandrous
societies, citing Indian examples.
4.
Explain the theory of “Neoevolutionism”? 30
Section-B
5.
Write short notes on any three of the following and about 200 words each:
20*3=60
a. Non-communicable diseases
b. Genetics of HLA and organ
transplantation
c. Anthropological relevance of
population genetics
d.
Thrifty genotype
6.
a. Differential between growth and development. List the factors affecting
human
Growth and development. 30
b. What is genetic load and what factors
influence it? 30
7.
a. Distinguish between chronological age and biological age. 20
b. Discuss the theories of ageing?
8.
Analyse the various application of anthropological knowledge to solve
medico-legal problem and in the reconstruction of evidence.
Anthropology
Main 2009
Paper-II
Section-A
Q.1.
write short notes on any 3 of the following and about 200 words each: 20*3=60
a. New archaeology
b. Nature-man-spirit-complex
c. Sanskritisation
d. Importance of Siwaliks in
Anthropology
2.
a. Discuss the salient features of the prevalent hypothesis on the future of
the caste
system in India. 30
b. Write a brief note on the contributions
of Prof. L.P. Vidhyarthi in the field of
anthropology. 20
c. Examine the contribution of Mesolithic
culture to the rise of Neolithic culture
10
3.
a. Bring out the various features and importance of dominant caste concept 20
b. What are the various exogenous processes
of socio-cultural changes in Indian
Society? 20
c. Write a brief note on the linguistic
diversity among the Indian tribes 20
4.
Describe the significant contributions of village studies in India to the
understanding of social transformations. 60
5.
Write short notes on any 3 of the following and about 200 words each: 20*3=60
a. Indebtedness in tribal communities
b. Fifth Schedule of the Constitution
c. Tribal unrest in central India
d. NGOs and tribal development
6.
Analyse the impact of Christianity on tribal communities with special reference
North-East India. 60
7.
In what ways has anthropology contributed to the understanding of ethnic and
political movements in India. 60
8.
Critically examine the evolution of forest policy in India since the British
period. Discuss its impact on tribals of India. 60
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ANTHROPOLOGY 2010
Paper - I
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum
Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and
any three of the remaining question selecting at least one question from
each Section.
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the
question.
Section -A
1. Write short notes on the
following in about 150 words each: 15×4=60
(a) Cultural relativism and subsequent violation of human rights
(b) Importance of chronology in prehistory
(c) Oncogenes
(d) Segmentary lineage and territoriality
2. (a) What
stage is known as incipient stage of food production ? Point out major features
of this cultural stage. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples from
specific area in the old world. 30
(b) Point out the differences in the
concepts of classical evolutionism and neo-evolutionism in socio- cultural
anthropology. Which stage of prehistoric culture is known as cultural
revolution and why ? 30
3. (a) What is Balanced Genetic Polymorphism?
How is it maintained in a population? 30
(b) What are the major craniofacial
changes that occurred during Hominid evolution ? Discuss. 30
4. (a) State the theories regarding
the origin of spoken language in human societies both from biological and
cultural points of view. 30
(b) Distinguish between the terms 'fecundity'
and 'fertility'. Are the factors influencing them distinguishable ?
Discuss. 30
Section- B
5. Write short notes on the following in
about 150 words each: 15×4=60
(a) Culture of Homo eretus
(b) Social concept of disease
(c) Senescence and socio- economics
in contemporary times
(d) Role of forensic anthropology in the
field of personal identification
6. (a) What factors are responsible for
bringing about variation in residence of different societies? Explain how
kinship influences man's social life. 30
(b) Critically examine the synthetic
theory of human evolution. 30
7. (a) What do you understand by the
following terms ?
(i) Systemic sampling
(ii) Stratified sampling
(iii) Multistage sampling
For what kind of anthropological researches will you use each them and why
? 30
(b) Chromosomal deletions and fluctuations
may lead to gross abnormalities in man. Discuss with the help suitable
example. 30
8. (a) Why are Neanderthals called Premodern
humans ? The Upper of their coexistence with modern man. Discuss. 30
(b) Is Race a valid concept ? Critically
assess the relevance of racial classification in the Indian
context. 30
ANTHROPOLOGY 2010 Paper II
Time Allowed: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three
of the remaining question selecting at least one question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the
question.
Section 'A'
1. Write short notes on the following in
about 150 words each: 15×4=60
(a) Neolithic culture in India
(b) Universalization and Parochialization
(c) Sivapithecus
(d) Urban planning in Harappan
culture
2. (a) Critically examine the factoras
responsible for the high population growth in India and suggest Suitable
measures for population control. 30+15
(b) Discuss the relevance of Guha's racial
classification in the context of India's ethnic groups. 15
3. (a) Comment in detail on the
socio-cultural life of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization. 30
(b) Examine Gordon Childe's statements.
" Neolithic culture is a revolution." 15
(c) Discuss the contributions of
S.C.Dube towards the understanding of the Indian village. 15
4.(a) Asses the contribution of M.N.
Srinivas towards Indian Anthropology in general . Add a note on his
understanding in the context of studying social mobility in
India. 20+10
(b) Examine the role of the caste system
in the present political context. 15
(c) Is the present polical system
strengthening the caste system ? Discuss. 15
Section 'B'
5. Write short notes on the following in
about 150 words each: 15×4=60
(a) Education and health among tribal
women.
(b) The problem of bonded labour among
Indian tribes.
(c) Panchayati Raj and the tribes.
(d) Tribal displacement.
6.(a) " Land and forest are the twin
problems of the tribes." Explain. 40
(b) Discuss the relevance of traditional
wisdom and knowledge of the tribes with reference to health in the present day
context. 20
7. (a) Discuss and compare the approaches
towards the tribes during colonial and post independent India. 45
(b) Do you find any significant change in
the approaches ? Asses. 15
8. (a) Critically examine the various
structurasl constraints in the educational development of Scheduled
Tribes. 30
(b) Analyse the factors influencing tribal
regionalism, citing Indian examples. 30
*****
ANTHROPOLOGY
2011
Paper
I
Time Allowed: Three
Hours
Maximum Marks: 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt Question
no. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining
questions selecting at least one question is indicated at the end of the
question.
SECTION
A
1. Write short notes on the
following in about 150 words each: 15x4=60
(a) Synthetic theory
(b) Neanderthal Man
(c) Field work tradition in Anthropology
(d) Cultural materialism
2. (a) Describe
major skeletal similarities and differences between Homo erectus and Homo
sapiens. 30
(b) Man is a prinate.’ Discuss. 30
3. (a) Critically
examine the contribution of Anthropologists in the interpretation of symbols. 30
(b) Critically examine the debate between
Formalists and Substantivists. 30
4. (a) Discuss
different modes of exchange in simple societies. With suitable examples. 30
(b) Explain various anthropological
approaches to study religion. 30
SECTION
B
5. Write short notes on the following
in about 150 words each: 15X4=60
(a) Genetic polymorphism
(b) Personal identification
(c) Conditions necessary for the operation
of Hardy – Weinberg Law
(d) Respiratory function
6. (a) Discuss
the application of anthropological knowledge in designing equipment. 30
(b) Discuss monogenic and polygenic
inheritance in man, citing suitable examples.30
7. (a) Describe
different methods of studying human growth. 30
(b) Native highlanders are well adapted to
the high altitude environment. Discuss. 30
8. (a) Explain
the application of anthropological knowledge in genetic counseling, forensic
science, sports and nutrition. 30
(b) Define somatotype. Describe the
salient features of different components of somatotype. 30
ANTHROPOLOGY
2011
Paper-
II
Time Allowed: Three
Hours
Maximum Marks: 300
Instructions
Each question is printed both in Hindi
and in English.
Answer must be written in the medium
specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated
clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose.
No marks will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that
specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidates should attempt Question
Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining question
selecting at least one question from each Section. The number of Marks carried
by each question is indicated at the end of question.
SECTION-
A
1. Write short notes on the
following in about 150 words each: 15x4=60
(a) Philosophy behind Purushartha
(b) Factors contributing to communalism
(c) Iron Age in Gangetic region
(d) Critique of the concept of Great and
Little Tradition.
2. (a) “Modernity
has entered Indian character and society, but it has done so through
assimilation, not replacement.” Discuss. 30
(b) Describe the linguistic elements in
Indian population.
15
(c) Discuss the relevance of the concept
of Dominant Caste in the context of Contemporary Indian Society. 15
3. (a) Describe
the characteristic features of Mesolithic Cultures in India. 30
(b) Evaluate the contribution of American
anthropologists to Indian anthropology.
30
4. (a) Discuss
the significance of Sohan in Indian Prehistory. 30
(b) Critically examine the theories of
Origin of Castes.
30
SECTION-
B
5. Write short notes on the following
in about 150 words each: 15x4=60
(a) Forest Rights Act – 2006
(b) Tribal Panchsheel
(c) Future of Hunting and Gathering Tribes
(d) Left-wing extremism and tribals in
India.
6. (a) Discuss
the impact of Hindu Society on tribal population in India. 30
(b) Discuss the problem of displaced
tribal communities with the help of recent examples. 30
7. (a) Compare
the approach adopted towards tribal communities during Colonial and
Post-independence periods. 30
(b) Discuss the distinctive features of
tribes in North-east India. 30
8. (a) “Tribes
in India are not homogeneous group.” Discuss. 30
(b) Discuss the impact of Urbanization and
Industrialization on tribal women. 15
(c) Asses the contribution of Varrier
Elwin to Indian anthropology. 15
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Anthropology
Main 2012
- 150 words each
- How
natural selection acts on variation?
- Ways
of acquiring a spouse in simpler societies
- Post-modernism
in anthropology
- relative
dating methods
- adaptive
radiation in context of evolution
- 20 markers
- Discuss
race Crossing in humans with suitable examples
- Distinguish
between religion, magic and science
- discuss
the role of ABO blood group system in resolving cases of disputed
paternity.
- 20 markers
- compare
and contrast the skull of Gorilla and man
- discussed
the typology and distribution of upper palaeolithic cultures in India
- What
are the legal and sublethal genes? Explain
- sub questions
- Describe
the types of kinship groups formed on the basis of different
principles 20 marks
- give
a competitive account of the variations in haemoglobin levels and respiratory
functions among the populations living under different environmental
stresses – 30 marks
- commented
briefly on the phylogenetic position of Australopithecines. -
10 marks
Paper I Section B
- 12 markers, 150
words each
- is
family a social institution?
- Application
of anthropometry in designing
- band
and tribal societies
- Genetic
counselling
- Epidemiological
anthropology
- 20 markers
- how
does improved aerobic fitness increase exercise tolerance in warm
humid climates? Give suitable examples in support of your answer.
- what
are the tools of data collection? Discuss the advantages and limitations
of participant – observations as a technique of data collection
- discuss
the chromosomal aberrations and manifestations of Klinefelter and Turner
Syndromes
- 20 markers
- explain
any to biological theories of ageing based on purposeful events
- what
are the basis of social stratification? Discuss with examples
- explain
the concept of status and role in anthropology
- 20 markers
- briefly
discuss the important causes for the variations in occurrence and
intensity of parasitic disease among different populations
- what
are the genetic effects of Consanguinity ? give examples
- briefly
discuss the applications of the knowledge of human osteology in
forensic investigations.
ANTHROPOLOGY Paper 2
Section A
- 12 markers 150
words each
- Sacred
geography
- Youth
Dormitory
- Narmada
Man
- participatory
rural appraisal
- Palaeolithic
Art
- 20 markers
- traced
the trajectory of encyclopaedic works on the tribes and casts of South
India with special reference to Anathakrishna Iyer’s contribution
- discussed
the concept of indigenous people as per the relevant UN Convention. Are
the tribals of India indigenous people? Comment
- critically
examine the relationship between tribal communities and the nation –
State on the issues of governance
- 30 markers
- Examine
the relevance of tribal Panchsheel by Jawahar Lal Nehru in the
light of emerging development practices.
- using
the ethnographic examples, highlight the process of religious conversions
in tribal India.
- 20 markers
- compare
the contributions of S C Roy and Verrier Elwin to the tribal
ethnographies in India
- using
ethnographic examples, went out of how gender relationship changed over
time among central Indian tribes.
- how
has globalisation infected agrarian relations in the last two decades?
Section B
- 12 markers, 150
words
- colonial
ethnograpcommodification of tribal art
- Soan
cultur
- ethnic
issues in genetic research
- indigenous
knowledge
- 30 markers
- critically
examine the prevalence of caste ideology among religious minorities in
Indian context
- discuss
the linkages between language, territoriality and kinship among the
tribes of north-east India
- 20 markers
- critically
examine the national policy on rehabilitation and resettlement
substantiating it with experiences from different parts of India
- compare
the salient features and distribution of middle Palaeolithic and upper
Palaeolithic cultures in India. And add a note on tools traditions of
upper Palaeolithic period.
- 20 markers
- critically
examine the book view and field view of social reality
- using
examples, comment on how anthropology can be utilised in policy-making
- briefly
comment on the linkages between (1) gender and customary law
(2) gender and caste. (10 marks each)
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UPSC
Mains-2013 Anthropology
·
There are EIGHT questions divided in Two
Section, Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
·
Question no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out
of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE from each
section.
·
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 (QCA) booklet in the space provided. No marks
will be given for answers written in 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.
·
250 marks | 3 hours.
Anthropology Optional Paper 1: Section A
Q.1 Write notes on the following in about 150 words each:
10 x 5 =50
1.
How do you situate Anthropology in Social
Sciences?
2.
Various types of descent
3.
Totemism
4.
Linguistic Anthropology
5.
Carbon-14 method of dating
Q.2: 20-15-15 (250 words each)
1.
Why has the concept of Culture Relativism
been so dear to Anthropologies?
2.
Bring out the distinguishing features of
culture and civilization.
3.
Where do you situate ‘live-in relationship’
within the institution of marriage?
Q.3:
1.
Discuss the impact of globalization on tribal
economy. 20m|350 words
2.
In what ways is Functionalism different from
Structural Functionalism? 20m|350 words
3.
Differentiate between Economics and Economic
Anthropology.10m|150 words
Q.4: 20-15-15 (250 words each)
1.
Discuss the impact of urbanization and
feminist movement on family.
2.
Bring out the contribution of Turner and
Geertz in symbolic and interpretive theories in Anthropology.
3.
How does taboo serve as a means of social
control?
Anthropology
Optional Paper 1: Section B
Q.5: 150 words each 10 x 5 =50
1.
Role of primatology in Anthropological
studies.
2.
Differentiation between Child Growth and
Development.
3.
Ageing and Senescene
4.
Twin method in human genetics
5.
Demographic transition
Q.6: 20-15-15 marks (250 words each)
1.
Give a broad outline of Patheolithic culture
emphasizing upon its tool technology.
2.
What do you understand by ‘Genetic Load’ in a
population? How is it measured and what are the important factors that can
influence it?
3.
Justify “Though human growth is under tight
genetic control but it is influenced by various environmental factors.”
Q.7: 20-15-15 marks (250 words each)
1.
Discuss the relevance of Case Study method of
data collection.
2.
Elaborate upon major human adaptations to
heat and cold.
3.
What are genetic markers and what is their
usefulness?Why are blood groups considered as good genetic markers?Illustrate
with examples.
Q.8: 20-15-15 marks (250 words each)
1.
Discuss how Neo-Darwinism integrated the
fields of Genetics and Evolution.
2.
What is meant by epidemiological
transition?Elaborate upon its causes and consequences highlighting major health
problems of our adult population today.
3.
Differentiate between Race and Racism.What
are three major races of the world ?Give important biological criteria used
frequently for such a classification.
Anthropology Optional Paper 2: Section A
Q1: 150 words each x 10 marks x 5
questions = 50 marks.
1.
Sufi tradition of Islam
2.
Threat to tribal languages in India.
3.
Examine the debates related to Ramapithecus.
4.
Discuss how Louis Dumont explained caste
system.
5.
Discuss salient features of Mesolithic
culture in India with special reference to western India.
Q2: 15-15-20 marks
1.
Examine Nature-man spirit complex as an
ecological concept.
2.
Indian Paleolithic culture can neither be
conceived chronologically homogeneous nor as a uniform cultural phase.-Discuss.
3.
Discuss the significance of study of
religious centers to the understanding of Indian civilization.
Q3: 25+25marks
1.
Examine the anthropological contributions
dealing with tribes and Indian civilization.
2.
What is Jajmani system? Examine the views on
Jajmani system as an egalitarian as well as exploitative system. Give reasons
for its decline.
Q4: 15-15-20 (250 words)
1.
Indian farmers are not slow to react to
economic opportunities.-Discuss this statement.
2.
Examine the criticisms on the concept of
dominant caste.
3.
Discuss the contributions of H.D. Sankalia to
prehistoric anthropology in India.
Anthropology Optional Paper 1: Section B
Q5. 150 words each x 10 marks x 5 questions = 50 marks.
1.
Government Action towards Left Wing
Extremism.
2.
Role of Gramasabha under PESA.
3.
Impacts of sanctuaries and national parks on
tribal populations.
4.
Linguistic classification of Indian tribes.
5.
Ethnic movements in India.
Q6: 20-15-15 marks
1.
Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule of the
constitution are built on the foundations laid by the colonial Government.
Discuss.
2.
Discuss the significance of cultural and
administrative factors in tribal development.
3.
Examine the impacts of green revolution on
rural poor.
Q7: 20-15-15 marks
1.
Discuss the criticism leveled against
anthropology in the context of ‘Isolation, and assimilation debate on tribal
populations.
2.
Assess the contributions of early 20th century
ethnographic tradition to Indian anthropology.
3.
Discuss how British policies dispossessed
tribals of their communal properties and agricultural lands.
Q8: 20-15-15 marks
1.
Discuss the alternatives for shifting
cultivators in the context of ecological costs and humanistic concerns.
2.
Examine the impact of non-tribal contact on
socio-cultural institutions of tribal people with suitable examples.
3.
Discuss the Social disabilities suffered by
scheduled castes.
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UPSC Mains-2014
Anthropology
·
Paper-I and II: Each 3
hours and 250 marks.
·
There are 8 questions divided into two
sections, printed in both Hindi and English.
·
You’ve to attempt 5 questions. No.1 and 5 are
compulsory and out of remaining, 3 are to be attempted choosing atleast 1
question from each section.
·
Word limit, wherever specific, should be
adhered to. (Mrunal- they did not specify wordlimit in questions, except for Q1
and Q5).
·
Attempt all questions in chronological order,
unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted
partially. Any page of portion of the page left blank in the
question-cum-answer booklet must be clearly struck off.
Anthropology
Optional Paper 1: Section A
Q1. Write notes on the following in
about 150 words each: 10 x5=50
I.
Double Descent
II.
Genealogical Method
III.
Major sub-divisions of Anthropology
IV.
Ecological Anthropology
V.
Field work tradition in Anthropology
Q2. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
I.
Critically examine the role of anthropology
in Contemporary India. 15
II.
Is culture unique to human beings? Critically
examine. 15
III.
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)
I.
Discuss the nature of Law and Justice in
simple societies citing suitable examples. 20
II.
Define marriage and describe the various
types of marriages in human societies. 15
III.
Define Status and Role. Distinguish between
Ascribed and Achieved Status. 15
Q4. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
I.
What is functionalism? Discuss the functional
approach to the understanding of Religion. 20
II.
What is understood by ‘Rites of Passage’?
Describe the various phases of the ‘Rites of Passage and their significance. 20
III.
Differentiate between State and Stateless
Societies. 10
Anthropology Optional Paper 1:
Section B
Q5. Write notes on the following in
about 150 words each: 10 x5=50
I.
Cross-sectional methods of studying human
growth
II.
Genetic Counselling
III.
Epidemiological Anthropology
IV.
Asian Homo erectus
V.
Fertility and Fecundity
Q6. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
I.
What are the different stages of Growth?
Describe any one of them in detail. 20
II.
Describe Turner and Klinefelter Syndromes in
15
III.
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)
I.
Discuss the factors affecting gene
frequencies among human populations. 20
II.
Elucidate the skeletal differences between
humans and chimpanzees. 15
III.
Discuss the relevance of menarche, menopause
and other bio-events to fertility. 15
Q8. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
I.
Discuss Ageing and Senescence. Describe
either the biological or social theories of Ageing. 20
II.
Describe the absolute dating methods in
Archaeology, highlighting the importance of each method. 15
III.
Describe the Neolithic culture of India. 15
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Anthropology Optional Paper 2: Section A
Q. 1. Write short notes on the following in about
150 words each: 10×5=50
I.
Neolithic cultures of N-E India
II.
Tribe-Caste continuum
III.
Great tradition and Little tradition
IV.
Major linguistic divisions of India
V.
Contribution of H. H. Risley to the ‘Aryan’
debate
Q2. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
I.
Describe what is known of Harappan Religion.
Have some of its elements continued into later Hinduism? Discuss. 20
II.
Describe the concept of ‘Sacred Complex’ with
an ethnographic example. 15 marks
III.
Do you think caste persists in contemporary
India? Critically discuss. 15 marks
Q3. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
I.
Define the concept ‘Dominant Caste’ and
examine its relevance in the contemporary Indian village with suitable
examples. 20 Marks
II.
Discuss the contribution of Islam to the
composite culture of India. 15 marks
III.
Discuss the importance of the
ethno-archaeological approach to the study of indigenous craft in India. 15
marks
Q4. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
I.
Discuss the contributions of S. C. Roy to
understanding the tribes of India. 20 Marks
II.
Describe the evolutionary significance of the
fossil finds of the Narmada Basin. 15 marks
III.
Outline the distribution of Dravidian
languages in India and describe their cultural significance. 15 marks
Anthropology Optional Paper 2:
Section B
Q5. Write short notes on the following
in about 150 words each : 10×5=50
I.
Biogenetic variations of Indian tribes
II.
Social and economic marginalization of tribal
people
III.
Forest policy and tribes
IV.
The concept of PTG
V.
Impact of Christianity on tribes
Q6. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
I.
Critically examine the constitutional
provisions for safeguarding the interests of Scheduled Tribes in India. 20
Marks
II.
Discuss the impact of land alienation on the
tribes of Central India. 15 marks
III.
Critically evaluate the National Tribal
Policy. 15 marks
Q7. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
I.
Discuss the impact of Globalization on the
livelihood of the tribal populations. 20 Marks
II.
What are the significant factors responsible
for tribal unrest? 15 marks
III.
Discuss the rise of ethno-nationalism among
Indian tribes with specific example. 15 marks
Q8. Answer following (20 + 15 + 15 marks)
I.
Critically assess the role of anthropologists
in rural development. 20 Marks
II.
Critically examine the role of NGOs in
promoting health and education in tribal areas. 15 marks
III.
Describe the history administration in the
colonial period. 15 marks
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Anthropology
2015
1.
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 250
2.
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO
SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI arid in ENGLISH.
3.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in
all.
4.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out
of the remitting, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE from each
section.
5.
The number of marks carried by a question
part is indicated against it.
6.
Answers must be written in the medium
authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly WI the
Miler of this Question-cum-Answer-QC., 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
7.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in
sequential 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
Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off
Q1. Write notes on
the following in about 150 words each: — 10 x 5 = 50 marks.
1.
Archaeological Anthropology.
2.
Society and Culture.
3.
Incest Taboos.
4.
Horticulture.
5.
Historical Particularism.
Q2: 15 + 20 + 15 marks
1.
Elucidate the biological and cultural factors
in Human Evolution.
2.
How did Morgan explain the evolution of
marriage, family and Socio-Political organization, and how did other
evolutionists disagree with his explanation? 20
3.
How do diffusionism and evolutionism differ
as explanations of Culture Change? 15
Q3: 15 + 15 + 20 marks.
1.
Define family and critically examine the
universality of family
2.
How do you relate the concepts of ‘Sacred’
and ‘Profane’ in Durkheim’s theory of religion with a focus on the role of
totem? 15
3.
Explain the basic features of ‘Postmodernism’
in Anthropology. 20
Q4: 20 + 10 + 20
1.
Critically examine the Formalists’ and
Substantivists’ views on the applicability of economic laws in the study of
primitive societies. 20
2.
Explain the difference between emic and etic,
and how does the difference derive from the study of language? 10
3.
What made Geertz’s Interpretive Anthropology
distinct from Turner’s Symbolic Anthropology? What does each of them mean by
the terms ‘Symbol’ and ‘Symbolic’?
Paper-1,
Section-B
Q5. Write notes on the following in
about 150 words each: — 10 x 5 = 50
1.
Paleolithic Culture.
2.
Down’s syndrome.
3.
Longitudinal method of studying growth.
4.
Menopause and its impact.
5.
DNA technology in Medicine.
Q6. 20 + 15 + 15 Marks
1.
Describe the salient characteristics and
geographical distribution of Homo erectus. 20
2.
Critically examine Darwin’s theory of
evolution in understanding evolution. 15
3.
Discuss chromosomal aberrations in man
illustrating with examples. 15
Q7. 20 + 15 + 15 Marks
1.
What is an anthropometric somatotype?
Describe Heath and Carter’s method of somatotyping.
2.
Critically examine the physiological
responses and acclimatization to cold climate in Man. 15
3.
Elucidate the role of Anthropology in
selection and monitoring of sports persons. 15
Q8 20 + 15 + 15 Marks
1.
Forensic Science can help in criminal
investigations. Discuss. 20
2.
Define genetic polymorphism. Give details of
its types with suitable examples. 15
3.
What do you understand by Immunogenetics?
Explain with suitable examples. 15
Anthropology, 2015- Paper-2
Section-A
Total 250 marks, duration: 3 hours; instructions: Same
instructions as Paper-1.
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each: 10×5=50
1.
Relevance of tribal Panchsheel today
2.
Sacred complex as a dimension of Indian civilization
3.
South Indian Paleoliths
4.
Panchayati Raj Institutions and Social Change
5.
Rights over resources and tribal unrest
Q2: 20 + 15 + 15 marks.
1.
Examine the social implications of media and
communication technology. 20
2.
Briefly describe the classical models of
ethnic and linguistic classification of Indian population. Discuss its
relevance today.
3.
Discuss the problems faced by religious
minorities in India.
Q3: 20 + 15 + 15 marks.
1.
Discuss how constitutional provisions in
India have built-in mechanisms for dealing with the problem of land alienation
in tribal areas.
2.
Discuss the impact of Hinduism on the status
of tribal women in Central India. 15
3.
Describe the paleo-anthropological fossil
finds from Siwalik hills. Examine the contribution of Siwalik fossils to
paleo-anthropological knowledge.
Q4: 20 + 15 + 15 marks.
1.
Critically examine the concept of communalism
religious and multiethnic polity of India.
2.
Examine in detail the role of anthropology in
planning for tribal development.
3.
Critically compare ‘Affirmative Action’ of
USA and ‘Protective Discrimination’ for Scheduled Tribes in India.
Anthropology
Paper-2,
Section B
Q5. Write short notes on the following
in about 150 words each: 10 x 5 = 50 marks.
1.
Prehistoric Rock Art of Central India
2.
Islam and Matriliny
3.
Socioeconomic characteristics of shifting
cultivators
4.
Elwin Ghurye debate on Tribes
5.
Role of Governor in Fifth Schedule Areas
Q6. 20 + 15+ 15 Marks
1.
Examine the contribution of village studies
towards the understanding of Indian social system.
2.
Discuss the impact of globalization on
village economy in India.
3.
Discuss the significance of Harappan
Civilization sites from India.
Q7. 20 + 15+ 15 Marks
1.
Recently non-government organizations have
been critiqued for interfering, with developmental process in tribal heartland
I Critically comment.
2.
Discuss the nature of social change in tribal
India under the impact of developmental programmes.
3.
Discuss the contribution of M. N. Srinivas to
the study of Indian society. Examine the influence of British social
anthropologists on his ideas.
Q8. 20 + 15 + 15 Marks
1.
What do you understand by dynamics, of caste
mobility? How did the concept of Sanskritization contribute to its
functionality?
2.
Critically examine the concept of tribe-caste
continuum and its relevance in contemporary India.
3.
Discuss the sociocultural, economic and
psychological constraints responsible for low literacy in tribal areas.
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Dear
Friends,
The optional
subject questions in UPSC tend to be repeated at an interval of certain years.
It is more pronounced in the Anthropology due to its limited/compact syllabus.
Hence, a fair look at the previous question papers for the past 25 years will
enable you to take an intelligent/smart work on the expected areas/questions
for Main exam, 2016. I hope this compilation may help you for this purpose. You
can do this work on your own. I will also try to do it and give important areas
for CSM, Anthropology, 2016.
All
the very best.
Yours
friendly
B.
Yadagiri, IRS.,
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UPSC Civil Services Main, 2016
Anthropology Optional Question Paper-1
Section-A
Q. 1. Write
notes on the following in about 150 words each: 10*5=50
a. Differences between social
anthropology and sociology
b. Cultural relativism
c. Lineage and clan
d. Totemism
e. Functionalism
Q.2. a.
Delineate the salient features of Chalcolithic cultures 15
b. Discuss the impact of urbanisation
and feminist movements on family in India 20
c. according to Geertz, how does the
cockfight reveal aspects of Balinese
Culture? 15
Q3. a. Describe
the cardinal points of dissent and alliance theories 20
b. Discuss different social control
mechanisms in simple societies 15
c. critically examine different
anthropological approaches to religion
15
Q. 4. a.
Discuss the principles governing production, distribution and exchange in
simple societies 20
b. How do the concepts of binary
opposites and exchange figure in Levi-Straus’s
structural analysis of kinship? 15
c. Describe the evolution of fieldwork
traditions in anthropology 15
Section-B
Q.5. Write
notes on the following in about 150 words each: 10*5=50
a. Rh-blood group
b. Rhodesian Man
c. Neolithic cultures of India
d. Fertility and fecundity
e. Forensic anthropology
Q. 6. a.
Elucidate the biological and cultural factors in human evolution 15
b. Explain the role of heredity and
environment in the formation of races 15
c. Discuss different factors affecting
growth and development in human beings
20
Q.7. a.
Critically discuss the Mendelian principles and their application to human
Populations 15
b. Explain the significance of
screening and counselling for genetic disorders
15
c. describe the scope of the
epidemiological anthropology in the study of the
infectious and non-infectious diseases 20
Q.8. a.
Describe the role of anthropology in designing defence and other equipments 15
b. Discuss the genetic and non-genetic
factors in the bio-cultural adaptations of
human beings to different environments 20
c. Explain the skeletal changes due to erect
posture and their implications 15
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UPSC Civil Services Main, 2016
Anthropology Optional Question Paper-2
Section-A
Q. 1. Write
notes on the following in about 150 words each: 10*5=50
a. Significance of Mesolithic findings from
Belan Valley
b. Linguistic elements in Indian
population
c. Relevance of caste in contemporary Indian
politics
d. Impact of Jainism on Indian society
e. Ethno-archaeological evidence for the
survival of panting gathering traditions in
India.”
Q.2. a.
Write about the contributions made by Chirstoph Von Furer-Heimendorf to
Anthropology in India 20
b. Delineate the salient
characteristics of “Narmada Man” and examine its
Phylogenetic significance 15
c. discuss how cultural diversity of
the Indian tribes has enriched its plural
traditions. 15
Q.3. a.
Examine the structural and cultural theories of caste system in India 20
b. Give a critical assessment of “Negrito
Problem” in India 15
c. Describe the traditional patterns of
settlement of Indian villages 15
Q.4. a.
Give a detailed appraisal of skeletal remains from Chalcolithic Culture of
un-divided Punjab. 20
b. How is process of tribe-caste continuum
different from Sanskritisation?
Comment. 15
c. Compare the contribution of LP Vidyarthi
and DN Majundar to the study of Indian
Tribes 15
Section-B
Q.5. Write
notes on the following in about 150 words each: 10*5=50
a. The role that regionalism plays in
demand for autonomy among Indian tribes
b. Biogenetic variability of Indian
tribes
c. Impact of industrialization on
Scheduled Tribe population of Jharkhand
d. Tribe as a colonial construct
e. Anthropological interpretation of ethnic
and political movements
Q. 6. a.
Explain Indian village as a social system with suitable examples 20
b. Examine the nature of interplay of little
and great traditions in the context of
globalization 15
c. Explain the difficulties experienced
by the scheduled tribes with regard to
implementation of “Recognition of Forest Rights
Act, 2006”
Q. 7.a.
Examine the factors responsible for the exploitation of scheduled castes in
India
20
b. Discuss the impact of Islam on Scheduled
Tribes of India 15
c. Describe how various tribal
development programs and plans have impacted the
process of social transformation
among tribes 15
Q.8. a.
Write in detail various provisions provided by the Constitution of India for
the
Scheduled tribes under 5th and 6th
schedules 20
b. Critically examine the role of NGOs
and missionaries in the transformation of
Scheduled tribes and central India 15
c.
Describe how anthropological knowledge and methods are useful in rural
Development 15
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