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Question Paper

1 Blood group of mother is AB and that of the father is also AB. The chances of AB group in their children is

25 percent

75 percent

50 percent

0 percent

2 Which one of the following classifications of the peoples of India is the most widely accepted

H.H. Risley's classification

A.C. Haddon's classification

Fuherer Von Eickstedt's classification

B.S. Guha's classification

3 The most recent human species Homo naledi has been discovered from

India

Australia

South Africa

East Africa

4 Lyonisation explains

Irregular expression

Dosage compensation

Overdominance

Penetrance

5 The study of the interaction between biology and culture, which plays a role in most human traits is known as

Cultural anthropology

Social anthropology

Socio cultural anthropology

Biocultural anthropology

6 Who identified six major systems of kinship terminology

G.P. Murdock

Raymond Firth

F.G. Bailey

Clifford Geertz

7 Obligatory gift giving and counter giving of goods and services between persons (and groups) of specific status within a social system is known as

Redistributive exchange

Reciprocal exchange

Market exchange

Silent trade

8 Which of the following works is not written by C. Von. Furer Haimendorf

The Chenchus

The Agaria

The Reddis of the Bison Hills

The Naked Nagas

9 Which of the following is not absolute method of dating

Radiocarbon method

Potassium Argon method

Flourine test method

Thermoluminescence

10 Which of the following cores belong to Levalloisian technique of flaking

Fluted core

Discoid core

Amorphous core

Tortoise core

11 Which of the following are the characteristic features of Non-human primates
Retention of five digits on the hands and feet
An opposable thumb in most of them
Stereoscopic vision
Present on all the continents of the world

Codes

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

12 Arrange the following writings in ascending chronological order

Zoological Evidences as to Man's Place in Nature Huxley
On the origin of Species Darwin
An Essay on the Principle of Population Malthus
Systema Naturae -Linnaeus

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and

and

and

and

13 Identify the features of Tarsiers

They are found in Indonesia
They are Haplorhine
They are Nocturnal
They are found in Africa

Codes

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

14 Which of these are the characteristic features of mitochondrial DNA Mitochondrial DNA has the same molecular structure and function as the nuclear DNA
Mitochondrial DNA is inherited only from mothers
Contains 137 genes
Has 16569 base pairs
Codes
and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

15 The uniqueness of anthropology lies in the following approaches

Biocultural approach
Holistic approach
Fieldwork approach
Racist approach
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and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

16 Which of the following anthropologists are considered as 'Unilinear Evolutionists'

L.H. Morgan
Clifford Geertz
James Clifford
E.B. Tylor
Codes

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

17 Various kinds of taboo have been classified as the following
Productive taboo
Protective taboo
Prohibitive taboo
Primary taboo
Codes

Only and are correct

Only and are correct

Only and are correct

and are correct

18 New states formed in the year 2000 were
Jharkhand
Uttaranchal
Chhattisgarh
Bundelkhand
Codes

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

19 Why it was thought Europe was depopulated during early Holocene Which of the following statements about depopulation of humans is correct select using codes
Many animals became extinct
Ice mass retreated
Upper Pleistocene was extremely cold
Neanderthals became extinct
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and are correct

and are correct

is correct

is correct

20 Select the correct answer for the following statement Acheulian tools are made by
Stone hammer technique
Cylinder hammer technique
Prepared core technique
Pressure flaking technique
Codes

and are correct

Only is correct

and are correct

Only is correct

21 Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason
Assertion Since the early 1990s, the focus of human variation studies has shifted completely away from the visible differences we see in people to the understanding genetic factors that influence these traits.

Reason This shift occurred partly because examining genetic variation between populations and individuals helps explain biological changes overtime. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct

is true and is false.

is false and is true.

Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of

Both and are true, is the correct explanation of

22 Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion and the other is labeled as Reason

Assertion Species is group of interbreeding natural populations that are reproductively isolated from other such groups.

Reason Interruptions of gene flow by geographical barriers may result in speciation. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct

is true and is not true.

is false and is true.

is false and is also false.

is true and is also true.

23 Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion and the other is labeled as Reason

Assertion In 1954, A.C. Allison showed that the sickle cell trait in its heterozygote condition affords protection against malarial infection.

Reason The S gene is maintained as individuals do not suffer from tuberculosis. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct

is true and is not true.

is false and is true.

is false and is also false.

is true and is also true.

24 Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion and the other is labeled as Reason

Assertion Y chromosomal variation is the basis of mitochondrial eve hypothesis.

Reason Y chromosome is useful for tracing patrilineal lineage. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct

is true and is not true.

is false and is true.

is false and is also false.

is true and is also true.

25 Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion and the other is labeled as Reason

Assertion One of the basic assumptions of the mid 19th century evolutionism has been 'comparative method'.

Reason 'Comparative method' of the mid -19th century meant 'equation of contemporary society with the primitive ones'. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct

is true and is not true.

is false and is true.

is false and is also false.

is true and is also true.

26 Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion and the other is labeled as Reason

Assertion Franz Boas proposed 'cultural relativism'.

Reason Because he categorically denied 'ethnocentrism' of the 19th century evolutionists. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct

is true and is not true.

is false and is true.

is false and is also false.

is true and is also true.

27 Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion and the other is labeled as Reason

Assertion The chief characteristics of a are population, territory, sovereignty and government.

Reason Except kingdom, band, tribe and chiefdom are 'Stateless Societies'. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct

is true and is not true.

is false and is true.

is false and is also false.

is true and is also true.

28 Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion and the other is labeled as Reason

Assertion The concept of 'Animatism' was postulated by R.R. Marret.

Reason 'Animatism' means belief in supernatural beings and souls. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct

is true and is not true.

is false and is true.

is false and is also false.

is true and is also true.

29 Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion and the other is labeled as Reason

Assertion Handaxe is called multipurpose tool.

Reason Handaxe is made by multidirectional flaking. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct

is true and is false.

is false and is true.

Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of

Both and are true, is the correct explanation of

30 Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion and the other is labeled as Reason

Assertion Pleistocene is a period of climatic fluctuation.

Reason In temperate regions climate during Pleistocene alternated between cold and warm phases. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct

is true and is not true.

is false and is true.

is false and is also false.

is true and is also true.

31 Identify the correct sequence of following fossil men in the ascending order of their discovery.

Cro-Magnon -Java -Neanderthal -Mauer Jaw

Java -Cro-Magnon -Neanderthal -Mauer Jaw

Mauer Jaw -Java -Cro-Magnon -Neanderthal

Neanderthal -Cro-Magnon -Java -Mauer Jaw

32 Arrange the following morphological or total facial classes in the increasing order of the index values.

Hypereuryprosopic Euryprosopic Mesoprosopic Leptoprosopic Hyperleptoprosopic

Euryprosopic -Mesoprosopic Hypereuryprosopic Hyperleptoprosopic Leptoprosopic

Mesoprosopic Leptoprosopic Euryprosopic Hypereuryprosopic Hyperleptoprosopic

Leptoprosopic Mesoprosopic Euryprosopic Hypereuryprosopic Hyperleptoprosopic

33 Arrange the following landmark developments in Genetics in order of their appearance

Hardy-Weinberg Law -Inborn errors of metabolism -Multiple allelic inheritance of blood groups Chromosome theory of Heredity.

Chromosome theory of heredity Hardy-Weinberg Law Inborn errors of metabolism -Multiple allelic inheritance of blood groups.

Inborn errors of metabolism -Hardy-Weinberg Law -Multiple allelic inheritance of blood groups Chromosome theory of heredity

Multiple allelic inheritance of blood groups Inborn errors of metabolism Hardy Weinberg Law Chromosome theory of heredity

34 Arrange the following blood group systems in correct chronological order from the earliest to the recent

Bombay phenotype MN Rh.(D) ABO

ABO Bombay phenotype Rh.(D) MN

ABO MN Rh.(D) Bombay phenotype

MN Rh.(D) ABO Bombay phenotype

35 Arrange the following books in ascending order according to the year of publication.
The Kwakiutl of Vancouver Island -Franz Boas
The Nuer -E.E. Evans -Pritchard
We the Tikopia -Raymond Firth
Argonauts of the Western Pacific -B. Malinowski
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36 Identify the correct sequence in the process of culture change

Performance social acceptance innovation integration

Innovation social acceptance performance integration

Integration innovation social acceptance performance

Social acceptance integration performance innovation

37 Arrange the following books in the order in which they appeared

African Political Systems by Evans -Pritchard and M. Fortes . Politics, Law, and Ritual in Tribal Society by M. Gluckman . The Origin of the State by R.H. Lowie . Government and Politics in Tribal Society by I. Schapera.

Government and Politics in Tribal Society by I. Schapera . The Origin of the State by R.H. Lowie . African Political Systems by Evans -Pritchard and M. Fortes . Politics Law, and Ritual in Tribal Society by M. Gluckman.

The Origin of the State by R.H Lowie . African Political Systems by Evans Pritchard and M. Fortes . Government and Politics in Tribal Society by I. Schapera . Politics, Law, and Ritual in Tribal Society by M. Gluckman.

Politics, Law, and Ritual in Tribal Society by M. Gluckman . Government and Politics in Tribal Society by I. Schapera . African Political Systems by Evans Pritchard and M. Fortes . The Origin of the State by R.H. Lowie.

38 Arrange the following tribal movements in chronological order
Birsa movement
Pahariya movement
Santhal rebellion
Kol movement
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39 Select the correct sequence in which they advanced during Pleistocene
Mindel, Riss, Gunz, Wurm
Riss, Mindel, Wurm, Gunz
Mindel, Gunz, Riss, Wurm
Gunz, Mindel, Riss, Wurm
Codes

is correct

is correct

is correct

is correct

40 Select the correct sequence of appearance of the following cultures of Africa. Use code
Oldowan, Acheulian, Stillbay, Magosian
Acheulian, Oldowan, Magosian, Stillbay
Stillbay, Acheulian, Oldowan, Magosian
Magosian, Stillbay, Oldowan, Acheulian
Codes

is correct

is correct

is correct

is correct

41 Match the following List with

List II. List I List II
T. H. Morgan Evening primrose
G. J. Mendel Sweet Pea
Hugo De Vries Pea
W. Bateson and R.C. Punnet
Drosophila

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42 Match the following List with List II.

List I List II
Cro-Magnon Italian Riviera
Chancelade Les Eyzies
Wadjak Java
Grimaldi
Chancelade

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43 Match an item in List I with an item in List II. Use the codes given below

List I List II
Long tailed Macaque India
Spider monkey South East Asia
Tarsier Africa
Baboon Brazil

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44 Match an item in List I with an item in List II. Use the codes given below

List I List II
Duplication The amount of chromosomal material remains unchanged while the arrangement of this material is altered.
Deletion Genetic material is rearranged between non-homologous chromosomes
Inversion Involves the loss of a piece of genetic information
Translocation An extra copy of a piece of chromosomal material is present

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45 Match the items of List I with items of List II. Use the codes given below

List I List II
A proposition or a set of proposition set forth as an Schedule explanation for the occurrence of some specified group of phenomena either asserted merely as a provisional conjecture to guide some investigation or accepted as highly probable in the light of established facts.
The method which involves qualitative analysis and Case study involves a careful and complete observation of a social unit, be that unit a person, a family, an institution, a cultural group or even the entire community.
The form containing questions or blank tables, which Questionnaire are to be filled by the investigator after getting information from the informants.
The form prepared and distributed by the investigator Hypothesis to secure responses to certain questions; the respondents themselves fill the form.

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46 Match the names of the books in List I with the dates of their publications in List II. Use codes given below

List I List II
The Andaman Islanders by A.R. Radcliffe -Brown 1961
Peasant Society and Culture by Robert Redfield 1922
Sacred Complex in Hindu Gaya by L.P. Vidyarthi 1928
Coming of Age in Samoa by Margaret Mead 1956

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47 Match the items in List I with items in List II. Use codes given below
List I List II
E.B. Tylor Animism
Franz Boas Historical Particularism
B. Malinowski Participant observation
C. Levi Strauss Structuralism

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48 Match the names of the authors in List with the names of their books in List -II. Use codes given below

List I List II
A.C. Mayer Tradition and Economy in Indian Village
K.S. Mathur Caste and Ritual in a Malwa Village
K. Ishwaran Caste and Kinship in Central India
A. Beteille Caste, Class and Power

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49 Match an item in List I with an item in List II. Use codes given below

List I (Names of books) List II (Names of authors)

Old Stone Age K.P. Oakley
Man the Tool Maker Gordon Childe
Prehistoric Man M.C. Burkitt
Man Makes Himself R. Braidwood

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50 Match the following List with List II.

List I(Terminologies) List II (Related matters)
Chronology Plant
Speleology People
Ethnology Cave
Palynology Time

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