Anthropology Optional Test 2 for UPSC Mains 2017 : Mains Marathon

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Dear Friends, Here is the 2nd Mains Marathon Anthropology Optional Test. Click Here for Mains Marathon Anthropology Optional Plan


Below is the Test:


Anthropology Test – 2


1. Describe absolute dating methods in archaeology. 2. Write a short note on Ceremonial exchange. 3. Describe the different types of political systems and their evolution. 4. Differentiate between modern law and primitive law. 5. Describe Neolithic culture with examples from Indian Neolithic culture. 6. What is barter? Explain the role of market in tribal communities. 7. Explain nature of production, distribution and exchange in societies subsisting on : (i) Fishing (ii) Pastoralism 8. Explain the meaning and scope of political anthropology. 9. Write a short note on Australopithecines. 10. Explain the chiefdom in tribal society. 11. Discuss different modes of exchange in primitive societies with example. 12. Explain the concepts of power, legitimacy and authority in political anthropology. 13.

  • Discuss the impacts of globalization on indigenous economic system of tribal. 14. Critically discuss the formalist and substantivist approaches in the context of economic anthropology. 15. Describe nature of production, distribution and exchange in hunting and gathering communities. 16. Discuss the scope of economic anthropology and its relevance. 17. Discuss nature of law and justice in primitive societies. 18. Describe the means of social control in simpler societies. 19. Differentiate between state and stateless society. 20. Write a short note on Horticulture in economic anthropology.

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    Ananya
    Ananya
    8 years ago

    Your plan is very vague. In 1 week you expect us to do 1.1-2.5 and then in the second week only 3 and 4. I am sorry to say, but, I think this is a very misleading plan.

    ForumIAS
    ForumIAS
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Ananya

    Thanks for your feedback. We will look into this. The syllabus is divided equally as per the plan.

    FRANKENSTEIN
    FRANKENSTEIN
    8 years ago

    Where are d answers posted for dis qn

    Perumal Solai
    Perumal Solai
    8 years ago

    we want detailed answer for anthropology, test 1 and test 2,
    you are giving only questions,
    we don’t know how to write answer,
    for other optional subjects you are giving answers,
    why you are not giving answers for anthropology

    Lokesh Kumar
    Lokesh Kumar
    7 years ago

    Please provide the answers of all the questions asked in 10 test of Anthropology optional marathon-2017

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