AIR 74 · CSE 2025 · ANT1 · 52 pages

Harsh Nehara: ANT1 answer copy

19 answers by Harsh Nehara, as written in the test.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Comment on the following in about 150 words each: (a) Chronological vs Biological Ageing10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Eugenics, Euthenics and Euphenics10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Demographic Transition Theory10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Sheldon's Method of Somatotyping10 marks
  5. Q1(e)1.e) Fertility and Fecundity10 marks
  6. Q2(a)Discuss physiological and social theories of ageing.20 marks
  7. Q2(b)Menarche and menopause are not only biological events but also cultural constructs. Examine.15 marks
  8. Q2(c)Discuss the role of forensic anthropology in criminal investigation and disaster victim identification.15 marks
  9. Q5(a)Anthropological inputs in facial reconstruction10 marks
  10. Q5(b)Use of Osteology in Physical Anthropology10 marks
  11. Q5(c)CRISPR Cas9 technology and its uses10 marks
  12. Q5(d)Childhood and infant stage of human growth10 marks
  13. Q5(e)Senescence and its features10 marks
  14. Q6(a)How does menarche and menopause timing reflect a population's health, environmental health and resources.20 marks
  15. Q6(b)How does the Heath-Carter method improve upon Sheldon's original somatotype theory?15 marks
  16. Q6(c)The recent Covid-19 pandemic, has made the forgotten 'Malthusian fear and survival of the fittest' a reality. Analyse the statement.15 marks
  17. Q7(a)How can anthropology be applied in defence and sports science to enhance human performance and ergonomics?20 marks
  18. Q7(b)What do you understand by the term Action Anthropology? How is it different from Applied Anthropology.15 marks
  19. Q7(c)What are the methods of personal identification? Critically examine how personal identification helps in criminal investigations?15 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 85 words written

Comment on the following in about 150 words each: (a) Chronological vs Biological Ageing

Opening · a definition

Ageing refers to the process of growing old from time of the birth till death.

Body · points and prose

Diagram
| Chronological ageing | Biological ageing | | :--- | :--- | | 1) Refers to the actual time spent on earth since birth. e.g. 25 years since 2000. | 1) Refers to the age deduced from the status & function of body, depending on quality. | | 2) It is a quantitative value. | 2) A qualitative value. | | 3) It is unidirectional & continuous. | 3) It can be slowed, fastened or reversed. | | 4) It can be easily measured. | 4) Require complex methods for measure. | | 5) Similar pace in all individual. | 5) Pace differ depending on quality of life & care. |

Methods of determining biological age

  1. Skeletal method: uses features like closing of ossification centres, dental age, etc.

  2. Glycan age test: study IgG to determine ageing.

Factors for difference in chronological & biological age

  1. Stressed life
  2. poor nutrition
  3. Air pollution
  4. lack of exercise
  5. Habits like smoking, etc.

Close · a way forward

Hence, the difference in both can be studied to bring positive interventions & improve quality of life.