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ARCHIVES 30 October 2014 Q1. In what ways is Functionalism different from Structural Functionalism? (350 words, 20 marks) Reference: Q2. Bring out the contribution of Turner and Geertz in symbolic and interpretive theories in Anthropology. (250 words, 15 works) Reference: Q3. Point out the differences in the concepts of classical evolution and neo-evolutionism in socio-cultural …
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ARCHIVES 10 September 2014 Answer in 400 words: 1. Describe the range of locomotive behavior of contemporary non human primates and state how does this help in understanding the Structural – functional correlations of their limb structure. 2. Discuss the relationship of Anthropology with psychology and medicine.
ARCHIVES 09 September 2014 1) Discuss the modem theory of evolution with special reference to the concepts of gradualism and punctuationalism. (400 Words) 2)Write Short Notes (200 Words): Rhodesia Man Lower Paleolithic Culture Protein Synthesis
ARCHIVES 08 September 2014 1) Distinguish between major categories of Australopithecines. How are Australopithecines different from Apes? (30 Marks – 2009) 2) The upper Paleolithic period provides evidence of their co-existence with modern man. Discuss. (30 Marks – 2008)
ARCHIVES 06 September 2014 1) What are the major craniofacial changes that occurred during Hominid evolution? Discuss. (30 Marks – 2010) 2) Critically examine the synthetic theory of human evolution (30 Marks – 2010)
ARCHIVES 05 September 2014 I. Write Short Notes – 200 Words 1) Neanderthal Man (15 Marks – 2011) 2) Importance of chronology in prehistory (15 Marks – 2010) II. Man is a Primate. Discuss (30 Marks – 2011) III. Describe major skeletal similarities & differences between Home Erectus & Homo Sapiens (30 …
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ARCHIVES 04 September 2014 Discuss the typology and distribution of upper Paleolithic culture in India (20Marks 2012) Comment briefly on the phylogenetic position of Australopithecines (10Marks 2012) Synthetic theory (15 Marks – 2011)
ARCHIVES 03 September 2014 1) How natural selection acts on variation (200 Words) 2) Adaptive radiation in context of evolution (200 Words) 3) Compare and contrast the skull of Gorilla and man (400 Words)
ARCHIVES 02 September 2014 Answer the following in 200 words: 1) Role of Primatology in Anthropological studies. (10 Marks 2013) 2) Give a broad outline of Patheolithic culture emphasizing upon its tool technology (20 Marks 2013) 3) Discuss how Neo-Darwinism integrated the fields of Genetics and Evolution (20 Marks 2013)
ARCHIVES 01 September 2014 How do you situate Anthropology in Social Sciences? (10Marks 2013) Linguistic Anthropology (10Marks 2013) Carbon-14 method of dating (10Marks 2013)
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question What is organic evolution ? Give evidences for human evolution. (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question What is synthetic theory of evolution? Discuss how it helps us in understanding the evolutionary mechanism. (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question How does Darwinism differ from scientific theory of evolution? (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question Discus the single source versus multi-source of the origin of Homo-sapiens. Which of the two hypotheses do you think is more tenable.? Give reasons to support your answer. (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question Discuss the modern theory of evolution with special reference to the concept of gradualism and Punctualism. (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question Discuss the geographic distribution and taxonomic issues concerning early hominids. Elucidate evidence in support of alternate positions. (300 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question What are the major Cranio-facial changes that occurred during Hominid evolution? Discuss. (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question Critically examine the synthetic theory of Human evolution ? (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question Describe the structural similarities between Homo Erectus & Homo Sapiens. (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: The biological basis of life (PAPER-I) Question write notes on the (100 words each) (a) protein synthesis (b) chromosomal abberations (c) cell division Next Topic The biological basis of life(PAPER-I)
