AIR 789 · CSE 2023 · ANT1 · 47 pages

Dimple Kaushik: ANT1 answer copy

17 answers by Dimple Kaushik, as written in the test.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Comment on the following in about 150 words each:10 marks
  2. Q1(b)HLA genes and its utility as a genetic marker10 marks
  3. Q1(d)Karyotype Analysis10 marks
  4. Q1(e)Phenomenology in Anthropological research 1.e) Recent trends in Ethnographic Fieldwork10 marks
  5. Q2(a)Discuss the epidemiology of non-infectious diseases in humans.15 marks
  6. Q2(b)What do you understand by Immuno-genetics? Explain with suitable examples.15 marks
  7. Q2(c)What is the difference between adaptation and acclimatization in the context of human response to environmental changes? How do humans adapt to different climates and environmental conditions?20 marks
  8. Q3(a)Discuss the concept of Genetic Polymorphism and polygenic inheritance with suitable examples in human beings.15 marks
  9. Q3(b)What role does cultural beliefs, practices, and norms play in shaping health behaviours and disease prevention strategies? Also explain Epidemiology of Heart related deaths in India.20 marks
  10. Q3(c)Critically discuss the Mendelian Laws and their application to human populations.15 marks
  11. Q5(b)Rh-blood group and its relevance in genetic study
  12. Q5(c)Mutations and its role in human evolution
  13. Q5(d)Pedigree analysis in humans
  14. Q5(e)Participatory Rural Appraisal Method
  15. Q8(a)Race is a Social Construct. Discuss.15 marks
  16. Q8(b)What are genetic markers and what is their usefulness? Why are blood groups considered as good genetic markers?15 marks
  17. Q8(c)Briefly describe various methods used in genetic study of man.20 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 103 words written

Comment on the following in about 150 words each:

Opening · a definition

Race can be defined as the group that differs from other with respect to certain gene frequencies. [Ashley Montague]

Body · points and prose

Whereas ethnicity can be defined as the group of people with shared cultural practices, traditions, and beliefs.

Close

RaceEthnicity
1) Franz Boas called Race as biological concept1) It is an ideological concept
2) Based on the differences at genetic level2) Based on the cultural similarity
3) It may lead to discrimination in form of Racism3) It may lead to feeling of secession & separation