6(c) What are dating methods? Discuss one absolute method and one relative method in detail.
15 Marks
Syllabus: Paper I > 1.8(a) Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology > Chronology: relative and absolute dating
2017 · Paper I
Anthropology Optional Paper I PYQ 2017
Explore 28 official UPSC Anthropology Optional 2017 Paper I questions, organised by section, marks, syllabus and topic. Model answers are coming soon.
Q1(a)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Bilineal and bilateral descents
Syllabus: Paper I > 2.5 Kinship > Descent > Bilineal and bilateral descent
Kinship
Q1(b)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Difference between religion and magic
Syllabus: Paper I > 5. Religion > Religion, magic and science
Anthropology of Religion
Q1(c)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Basic tenets of structural-functionalism
Syllabus: Paper I > 6. Anthropological Theories > Structural-Functionalism
Anthropological Theories
Q1(d)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Non-verbal communication
Syllabus: Paper I > 7. Culture, language and communication > Verbal and non-verbal communication
Culture & Society
Q1(e)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Questionnaire
Syllabus: Paper I > 8.3 Research Methods: Tools of data collection > Questionnaire
Research Methods in Anthropology
Q2(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the development of the concept of culture in Anthropology.
Syllabus: Paper I > 2.1 The Nature of Culture > Concept and characteristics of culture
Culture & Society
Q2(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Elucidate the determinants of Kinship terminology.
Syllabus: Paper I > 2.5 Kinship > Kinship terminology
Kinship
Q2(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the different forms of preferential marriage with suitable examples from tribal societies in India.
Syllabus: Paper I > 2.3 Marriage > Rules of marriage > Preferential forms of marriage
Marriage & Family
Q3(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the different traditional forms of religion in tribal societies.
Syllabus: Paper I > 5. Religion > Forms of religion in tribal societies
Anthropology of Religion
Q3(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Mention the characteristic features of band with suitable examples.
Syllabus: Paper I > 4. Political Organization and Social Control > Band, tribe, chiefdom, state
Economic & Political Anthropology
Q3(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
With the help of appropriate examples, explain the various forms of exchange system.
Syllabus: Paper I > 3. Economic Organization > Forms of exchange: reciprocity, redistribution, market
Economic & Political Anthropology
Q4(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Explain Ruth Benedict's patterns of culture.
Syllabus: Paper I > 6. Anthropological Theories > Culture and Personality > Ruth Benedict
Anthropological Theories
Q4(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Elucidate the basic characteristics of anthropological fieldwork methods.
Syllabus: Paper I > 8.1 Research Methods > Fieldwork tradition in Anthropology
Research Methods in Anthropology
Q4(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Critically examine the Stewardian view of neo-evolutionism.
Syllabus: Paper I > 6. Anthropological Theories > Neo-evolutionism > Julian Steward
Anthropological Theories
Q5(a)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Hardy-Weinberg law
Syllabus: Paper I > 9.3 Mendelian population and Hardy-Weinberg law
Human Genetics & Human Biology
Q5(b)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Salient features of Mesolithic culture
Syllabus: Paper I > 1.8(b) Cultural Evolution: broad outlines of prehistoric cultures > Mesolithic
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q5(c)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Concept of race
Syllabus: Paper I > 9.5 Race and racism > Biological basis of racial classification
Human Genetics & Human Biology
Q5(d)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Age at menarche
Syllabus: Paper I > 11.1 Relevance of menarche, menopause and other bio-events to fertility
Human Genetics & Human Biology
Q5(e)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Anthropology and designing of equipments
Syllabus: Paper I > 12. Applications of Anthropology > Anthropology in designing of defence and other equipments
Applied & Forensic Anthropology
Q6(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Define Anthropology. Describe the major branches of Anthropology elaborating on any one branch.
Syllabus: Paper I > 1.3 Main branches of Anthropology, their scope and relevance
Foundations of Anthropology
Q6(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
What are dating methods? Discuss one absolute method and one relative method in detail.
Syllabus: Paper I > 1.8(a) Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology > Chronology: relative and absolute dating
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q6(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Bring out the comparative anatomical features of man and apes. Discuss their evolutionary significance.
Syllabus: Paper I > 1.5 Characteristics of Primates > Comparative anatomy of man and apes
Human Evolution & Primatology
Q7(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Briefly describe the various methods used in the genetic study of man.
Syllabus: Paper I > 9.1 Human Genetics: Methods and Application > Methods for study of genetic principles in man
Human Genetics & Human Biology
Q7(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the responses and acclimatization to high altitude stresses.
Syllabus: Paper I > 9.7 Man's physiological responses to environmental stresses > High altitude
Human Genetics & Human Biology
Q7(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Describe the biological and socio-ecological factors affecting fertility and mortality.
Syllabus: Paper I > 11.3 Biological and socio-ecological factors influencing fecundity, fertility, natality and mortality
Human Genetics & Human Biology
Q8(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
What are the methods of personal identification? Critically examine how personal identification helps in criminal investigations.
Syllabus: Paper I > 12. Applications of Anthropology > Forensic Anthropology > Methods and principles of personal identification
Applied & Forensic Anthropology
Q8(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Describe the various methods of studying growth highlighting their merits and demerits.
Syllabus: Paper I > 10. Human growth and development > Methodologies for growth studies
Human Genetics & Human Biology
Q8(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss Sheldon's method of somatotyping.
Syllabus: Paper I > 10. Human growth and development > Human physique and somatotypes > Sheldon
Human Genetics & Human Biology
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UPSC Anthropology Optional 2017 — Paper I
28 questions5(d) Age at menarche
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 11.1 Relevance of menarche, menopause and other bio-events to fertility
5(e) Anthropology and designing of equipments
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 12. Applications of Anthropology > Anthropology in designing of defence and other equipments
Syllabus: Paper I > 8.1 Research Methods > Fieldwork tradition in Anthropology
1(c) Basic tenets of structural-functionalism
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 6. Anthropological Theories > Structural-Functionalism
1(a) Bilineal and bilateral descents
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 2.5 Kinship > Descent > Bilineal and bilateral descent
7(c) Describe the biological and socio-ecological factors affecting fertility and mortality.
15 Marks
Syllabus: Paper I > 11.3 Biological and socio-ecological factors influencing fecundity, fertility, natality and mortality
Syllabus: Paper I > 4. Political Organization and Social Control > Band, tribe, chiefdom, state
Syllabus: Paper I > 1.5 Characteristics of Primates > Comparative anatomy of man and apes
5(c) Concept of race
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 9.5 Race and racism > Biological basis of racial classification
6(a) Define Anthropology. Describe the major branches of Anthropology elaborating on any one branch.
20 Marks
Syllabus: Paper I > 1.3 Main branches of Anthropology, their scope and relevance
Syllabus: Paper I > 2.5 Kinship > Kinship terminology
Syllabus: Paper I > 2.1 The Nature of Culture > Concept and characteristics of culture
1(b) Difference between religion and magic
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 5. Religion > Religion, magic and science
Syllabus: Paper I > 3. Economic Organization > Forms of exchange: reciprocity, redistribution, market
5(a) Hardy-Weinberg law
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 9.3 Mendelian population and Hardy-Weinberg law
Syllabus: Paper I > 12. Applications of Anthropology > Forensic Anthropology > Methods and principles of personal identification
8(b) Describe the various methods of studying growth highlighting their merits and demerits.
15 Marks
Syllabus: Paper I > 10. Human growth and development > Methodologies for growth studies
Syllabus: Paper I > 9.1 Human Genetics: Methods and Application > Methods for study of genetic principles in man
1(d) Non-verbal communication
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 7. Culture, language and communication > Verbal and non-verbal communication
Syllabus: Paper I > 2.3 Marriage > Rules of marriage > Preferential forms of marriage
1(e) Questionnaire
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 8.3 Research Methods: Tools of data collection > Questionnaire
Syllabus: Paper I > 9.7 Man's physiological responses to environmental stresses > High altitude
Syllabus: Paper I > 6. Anthropological Theories > Culture and Personality > Ruth Benedict
5(b) Salient features of Mesolithic culture
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 1.8(b) Cultural Evolution: broad outlines of prehistoric cultures > Mesolithic
Syllabus: Paper I > 10. Human growth and development > Human physique and somatotypes > Sheldon
Syllabus: Paper I > 6. Anthropological Theories > Neo-evolutionism > Julian Steward
Syllabus: Paper I > 5. Religion > Forms of religion in tribal societies