SECTION - A

Answer the following problems in about 500 words.

problem1) Give a preview of the emergence of anthropology as a discipline. describe the comparative method in detail.

problem2) What do you mean by anthropology? Tell us about its scope. describe anthropology both as a natural and a social science.

problem3) Discuss the significance of fieldwork in anthropology. Why is ethics required in ethnographic study?

problem4) What is the meaning of genealogy and pedigree? describe in detail either how a pedigree or genealogical chart is drawn.

problem5) describe anthropology’s role in policy making and governance. Throw light on the present context including the Indian context.

problem6) prepare brief notes on:

a) Racism and ethnic conflict

b) Development of applied anthropology

c) Content of physical anthropology

d) Scientific method

SECTION - B

Answer the following problems in about 250 words.

problem7) What do you understand by theory? Elaborate. What is a hypothesis? How is it tested?

problem8) What are the methods used by physical anthropologists to conduct research? Discuss anthropometry and anatomical method of study.

problem9) What do you mean by research design? What are the characteristics of a good research design? Describe in detail exploratory and descriptive research design.

problem10) Describe observation and its various types as a primary method of data collection. Discuss exploration as a distinct method of archaeological investigation.

problem11) Describe the role and relevance of statistical analysis in research? What are the basic concepts of sampling techniques? Elaborate.

problem12) prepare brief notes on:

a) Tertiary sources of literature survey

b) Census OR Gazetteer

c) Choice of respondents in FGDs

d) Analysis of variance (ANOVA)