WBCS Optional Anthropology Question Paper II (2015)

                                                                            GROUP A

                                                               Answer any three question

1.What are megalithic burials? Describe in brief different types of Megaliths found in India. 8+32

2.Village can be describe as a structural and functional unit of Indian civilization. Elucidate. 40

3.What do you mean by fertility? Write in brief about factors affecting fertility. 32+8

4.Describe the cultural profile of 'Iron Age' in Indian Civilization. 40

5.Write short notes on any two of the following:

a) Contribution of M.N Srinivas in Indian Anthropology.

b) Narmada man

c) Tribe-Caste continuum

d) Christians in India as a religions minority group.

                                                                                 GROUP B

                                                                     Answer any two question

6.Write a note on 'impact of Market economy' on Indian village.  40

7.State the impact of urbanization among the tribal communities in India with suitable examples. 40

8.What do you mean by socio-cultural dimensions of human health? Write a brief note on 'political and economic influences on health'. 8+32