AIR 110 · CSE 2022 · ANT1 · 51 pages

Nidhi Pai: ANT1 answer copy

13 answers by Nidhi Pai, as written in the test.

The questions

  1. Q1Write notes on the following in about 150 words each: (10 * 5 = 50 Marks) A. Development of Anthropology in the recent times50 marks
  2. Q1(b)B. Tool culture of the Palaeolithic period in the world
  3. Q1(c)C. Ethical issues related to DNA Technology C. Write a brief note on Ecological Anthropology. D. Relative Dating Methods Challenges and limitations D. Anthropological inputs in facial reconstruction
  4. Q1(e)E. Write a brief note on economic anthropology. Ageing and Senescence Challenges and issues in developing countries.
  5. Q2A. Write the meaning of incest Taboo? Write about their socio-cultural functions in the context of stability in the institutions of marriage, family, and kinship determinants you need to highlight its present status to avoid conflicts.20 marks
  6. Q2(b)B. 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 marks
  7. Q2(c)Critically examine the historical particularism approach of Franz Boas in the study of culture.15 marks
  8. Q3A. Write the meaning and significance of the erect posture and give a brief note on the evolutionary significance of bipedalism and erect posture20 marks
  9. Q3(b)B. Write the meaning of Kinanthropometry and Critically substantiate the role of Anthropology in selecting and monitoring Sports persons15 marks
  10. Q3(c)What is Organic Evolution & Write about the theories of organic evolution and critically analyze the theory in the present context.
  11. Q8(a)What is an Anthropometric Somatotype? Critically elaborate its significance and challenges of Heath & Carter's method of Somatotyping in the present context20 marks
  12. Q8(b)B. Critically elaborate on the role of nutritional, socio-economic & cultural factors on human growth and development.15 marks
  13. Q8(c)Discuss the contributions of fieldwork in the development of anthropological concepts and theories15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 50 marks · 225 words written

Write notes on the following in about 150 words each: (10 * 5 = 50 Marks) A. Development of Anthropology in the recent times

Opening · a definition

(A) Anthropology, according to Herkovitz is the study of Humanity across space and time.

The development of Anthropology can be traced from three questions man has always tried to find answers for -

Body · points

a) Who are we? b) Where do we come from? c) Why do we behave the way we do?

→ Development of Anthropology in recent times -

◦ Anthropology has always regarded highly significant owing to its holistic nature.

◦ Anthropology in the recent times -

  • Amidst changing socio cultural situations
  • continuous evolution of institutions. (Ex) Marriage - Sologamy - new form of marriage.
  • Changing goals and aspirations of people viz-a viz traditional beliefs and customs. (Ex) Religion, live in relation e.t.c.
  • Globalization, westernization and modernization and their interplay.

◦ Physical anthropology has also being seeing a change -

  • Its relevance during covid times.

  • Understanding human evolution and thus trying to predict the future.

  • Oncology and its relevance.

  • Gerontology - increasing grey economy.

  • New modern technologies. (Ex) Human DNA finger printing & DNA technology.

  • Anthropometry and Applied Anthropology. (Ex) Defence e.t.c.

• Linguistic and Archaeological Anthropology

  • owing to extinction of indigenous languages. (Ex) Bo language.
  • Safeguarding old cultures e.t.c.

Close · a summary

Thus, Anthropology with its unique methods like Case Study, participant observation, holistic approach has ensured that cultural relativism is always followed.