{"id":7341,"date":"2017-08-29T12:23:23","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T06:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=7341"},"modified":"2017-08-29T12:23:23","modified_gmt":"2017-08-29T06:53:23","slug":"upsc-mains-anthropology-optional-questions-test-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-anthropology-optional-questions-test-7\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions \u2013 Test 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Test 7 : Anthropology Optional Mains Marathon<\/span><\/h6>\n
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ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SYLLABUS \u2013 CHAPTERS 1 & 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Write a short note on the importance of Ramapithecus fossil discovery to study of Indian archelogy.<\/p>\n

2. Discuss the various characteristics of evolution of Neolithic cultures in India with 3 different sites as examples.<\/p>\n

3. Write a short notes on Soan culture.<\/p>\n

4. Explain the evolution of archaeological anthropology in India with significant findings.<\/p>\n

5. What do you mean by Pre historic culture? Explain various contributions of tribal cultures to the Indian civilization.<\/p>\n

6. Explain various fossil features of Sivapithecus specimen. Mention the importance of the findings in evolution of archaeological anthropology in India.<\/p>\n

7. Write a short note on development of Iron civilization with a focus on northern India.<\/p>\n

8. Explain the archaeological significance of Narmada basin in study of Indian history.<\/p>\n

9. Explain the spread and characteristics of Chalcolithic cultures in India.<\/p>\n

10. Explain the evolution and significance of Paleolithic art in India with examples.<\/p>\n

11. Discuss different linguistic elements in the Indian population.<\/p>\n

12. What do you mean by demographic transition? Explain different anthropological findings in the study of population growth of India.<\/p>\n

13. Explain the evolution and tool typologies in the evolution of Mesolithic culture in India with examples of two different sites.<\/p>\n

14. Write a short notes on Guha\u2019s racial classification of Indian ethnic elements.<\/p>\n

15. Explain Risley\u2019s classification of Indian ethnic elements. Do you think it still holds relevance today?<\/p>\n

16. Write a short note on Homo erectus narmadensis (NARMADA MAN).<\/p>\n

17. What do you mean by ethno archeology? Explain the recent trends in the ethnoarchelogical studies in India.<\/p>\n

18. Compare and contrast Tribal culture and Vedic cultures of Indian civilization.<\/p>\n

19. What are the various causes, impacts of population growth in India? Suggest some measures in this regard using studies by anthropologists.<\/p>\n

20. Explain the concept of survivals and parallels in Indian culture and their relevance to ethnoarchelogical studies with examples.<\/p>\n

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