UGC NET previous years solved answer papers, anthropology paper II

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1. Who has propounded “alliance theory” of kinship ?
(A)W.H.R. Rivers(B)R.N. Lowie
(C)Claude Levi Strauss(D)None of the above
2. A man after marriage stays in the residence of his wife’s parents there by forming a
residence called :
(A)Neolocal(B)Matrilocal
(C)Virilocal(D) Uxori local
3. Which of the following statements is applicable to “barter” ?
(A)A form of exchange of goods of trading of one object or service for another
(B)A standard medium of exchange that has a mutually agreed upon value
(C)A medium of exchange restricted to the buying and selling of a single commodity
(D)None of the above
4. A shaman is a :
(A)Witch doctor(B)Ritual performer
(C)Priest(D)None of the above
5. The Nuer were studied by :
(A)Clifford Geertz(B)E. Evans Pritchard
(C)Rafeal Karsten(D)Victor Turner
6. A system referring to mating between close kin within prohibited limits is termed :
(A)Avoidance(B)Incest
(C)Consanguineal kinship(D)Agnatic kinship
7. Which of the following is a tribal state in India ?
(A)Sikkim(B) Manipur
(C)Nagaland(D) Uttarakhand

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1. Process of evolution____

(A) Does not refer to changes in the genetic composition of population.

(B) Is a change in the genetic composition of the population?

(C) Is a static process.

(D) Does not refer to genetic mutations.

Answer: (B)



2. Immediate response on exposure to cold environment involves

(A) Thermogenesis

(B) Vasodilation

(C) Homeostasis

(D) Vasoconstriction

Answer: (D)



3. Peak height velocity during adolescence indicates:

(A) Intensity of spurt

(B) Rate of growth

(C) Timing of adolescent spurt

(D) All of the above

Answer: (D)



4. The progressional change from an undifferentiated state to highly specialized state is known as:

(A) Development

(B) Growth

(C) Maturation

(D) Regionalization

Answer: (A)



5. Who among the following feminist anthropologists gave the concept of “muted group” referring to women?

(A) H.L. Moore

(B) Sherry Ortner

(C) Edwin Ardener

(D) Eleanor Leacock

Answer: (C)



6. In her book “Pattern of Culture” Ruth Benedict discusses the cultures of:

(A) Zuni, Greek, Dobu

(B) Zuni, Omaha, Dobu

(C) Kwakintl, Dobu, Hopi

(D) Zuni, Kwakintl, Dobu

Answer: (D)



7. First hand personal study of local settings is referred to as

(A) Ethnology

(B) Ethno-science

(C) Ethnography

(D) Ethno-history

Answer: (C)


8. Unilineal Kin group is characterized by

(A) Their size

(B) Their corporate character

(C) Their utility in emergency situation

(D) Their amorphous character

AnswerB)



9. Who among the following is a consanguineal kin?

(A) Father’s young brother

(B) Wife’s sister

(C) Wife’s brother

(D) Sister’s husband

Answer: (A)



10. Who among the following advocated a ‘four-fold approach’ that divided anthropology into cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, archaeology and linguistics?

(A) Bronislaw Malinowski

(B) Franz Boas

(C) A.R. Radcliffe Brown

(D) Marcel Mauss

Answer: (B)



11. Who among the following has made the statement?

“Anthropology is the science of human similarities and differences.”

(A) A.L. Krocbar

(B) A.R. Radcliffe Brown

(C) M.J. Herskowits

(D) Clyde Kluckhohn

Answer: (D)



12. What are the main tool types that characterise Upper Palaeolithic in Europe?

(A) Backed blades

(B) Chopper / Chopping

(C) Microliths

(D) Side scraper

Answer: (A)



13. Which one of the following research methods, is best suited to study the processual aspect of political organization?

(A) Key Informant Interview

(B) Extended Case Study Method

(C) Participant Observation

(D) Focus Group Discussion

Answer: (B)



14. The inheritance rule that makes the eldest child (usually the eldest son) the only heir.

(A) Primogeniture

(B) Ultimogeniture

(C) Equigeniture

(D) None of the abovewww.netugc.com

Answer: (A)



15. Which one of the following best describes the custom by which a widower marries the sisters of the deseased wife?

(A) Sororate

(B) Levirate

(C) Polygyny

(D) Plural marriage

Answer: (A)



16. Levalloisean technique appears for the first time in which of the following cultural traditions?

(A) Azillo-Tardenoisean

(B) Aurignacian

(C) Maglamosean

(D) Acheulian

Answer: (D)



17. Which one of the following regions shows Stellenbosh culture?

(A) Western Europe.

(B) Central Europe.

(C) South Africa.

(D) East Africa.

Answer: (D)



18. Acheulian culture heralds the beginning of which of the following techniques?

(A) Block-on-block technique

(B) Cylinder hammer technique

(C) Pressure flaking technique

(D) Punching technique

Answer: (B)



19. Forensic Anthropology

(A) Is a field of applied physical anthropology.

(B) Specializes in identification of human skeleton remains for legal purposes.

(C) Specializes in identification of murder victims, age, sex and ethnicity.

(D) All of the above.

Answer: (D)



20. DNA molecule represents

(A) Single helix strand

(B) Double helix strand

(C) Triple helix strand

(D) None of the above

Answer: (B)



21. Who among the following wrote the book “Human Heredity”?

(A) A. Montagu

(B) R.H. Lowie

(C) E.A. Hoebel

(D) A.M. Brues

Answer: (A)



22. Natural selection accounts for

(A) Changes over a period of time.

(B) Progressive adaptation of organisms to environment.

(C) The production of differences recognized by systematics.

(D) All of the above.

Answer: (D)



23. Who among the following named Pithecanthropus?

(A) W. Howells

(B) E. Dubois

(C) E. Hooton

(D) F. Haeckel

Answer: (D)



24. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): In a population at genetic equilibrium, both gene and genotype frequencies remain constant from one generation to next.

Reason (R): Genetic equilibrium results in the presence of micro evolutionary forces.

Codes:

(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.

(C) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.

(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.

Answer: (A)



25. Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): Anthropologists distinguish between the ‘family of orientation’ (formed when one marries and has children) and ‘family of procreation’ (the family in which one is born and grows up).

Reason (R): From individual’s point of view, the critical relationships are with spouse and children in the family of orientation and with parents and siblings in the family of procreation.

Based on the above statement choose the correct answer code:

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct

(B) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong

(C) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct

(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong

Answer: (D)



26. Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): Early states are formed during chalcolithic period.

Reason (R): This was mainly possible for the rise of professionals.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect

(C) (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.

(D) (A) is incorrect, (R) is correct.

Answer: (A)



27. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other

Is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): State less societies lack in centralized political control.

Reason (R): Such societies rely primarily on generalized economic exchange to integrate members into the society.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer: (B)



28. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): Secret societies are all male societies.

Reason (R): Secret initiation ceremonies provide social solidarity to secret societies.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, and (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer: (D)



29. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other

As Reason (R):

Assertion (A): A descent group is a permanent social unit in human society.

Reason (R): Members of a descent group claim their origin from a common ancestor, who may be mythical or human.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.

(B) (A) is false (R) is true.

(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true.

Answer: (D)



30. Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): Matrilineal and Patrilineal descent are types of unilineal descent which is same as the ambilineal descent.

Reason (R): With matrilineal descent, people join the mother’s group automatically at birth and stay as members throughout life; with patrilineal descent, people automatically have life time membership in the father’s group.

Based on the above statements, choose the correct answer.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are Wrong.

(B) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.

(C) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.

(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.

Answer: (C)



31. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): Flake and blade tools are more advanced.

Reason (R): These provide the possibility of finer manipulation.www.netugc.com

Codes:

(A) (A) is correct (R) is correct.

(B) (A) is incorrect (R) is correct.

(C) (A) is correct (R) is incorrect.

(D) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

Answer: (A)



32. Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): Goitre is prevalent among Himalayan populations.

Reason (R): People suffer from Goitre due to iodine deficiency.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.

(B) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.

(C) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.

(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.

Answer: (D)



33. Identify the correct sequence in the process of cell division:

(A) Metaphase – Prophase –Anaphase – Telophase

(B) Prophase – Metaphase –Anaphase – Telophase

(C) Anaphase – Telophase – Prophase – Metaphase

(D) Prophase – Anaphase –Metaphase – Telophase

Answer: (B)



34. Arrange the following anthropological studies in ascending chronological sequence.

I. League of Traquois

II. Trobriand Island study

III. Torres straight Expedition

IV. Yale-Cambridge Expedition

(A) I, II, III, IV

(B) I, III, II, IV

(C) II, IV, I, III

(D) IV, III, I, II

Answer: (B)



35. Choose the correct sequence of the following stone age tool types:

(A) Trapeze – Cleaver – Backed knife.

(B) Cleaver – Trapeze – Backed knife.

(C) Trapeze – backed knife – Cleaver.

(D) Cleaver – backed knife – Trapeze.

Answer: (D)



36. Identify the correct sequence designating sacred complex:

(A) Sacred Geography – Sacred Performance – Sacred Cluster

(B) Sacred Specialists – Sacred Zone – Sacred Centre

(C) Sacred Object – Sacred Cluster – Sacred Geography

(D) Sacred Geography – Sacred Performance – Sacred Specialist

Answer: (D)



37. Identify the correct sequence of economic organisation.

(A) Gathering and hunting – Fishing – Pastoralism – Cultivation

(B) Fishing – Gathering and hunting – Cultivation – Pastoralism

(C) Pastoralism – Cultivation – Gathering and hunting – Fishing

(D) Cultivation – Pastoralism – Fishing – Gathering and hunting

Answer: (A)



38. Choose the correct sequence of cultural tradition:

(A) Mousterian – Acheulian – Magdalenian

(B) Magdalenian – Acheulian – Mousterian

(C) Acheulian – Mousterian – Magdalenian

(D) Acheulian – Magdalenian – Mousterian

Answer: (C)



39. Identify the correct sequence in ascending order of human evolution:

(A) Anthropoidea – Hominoidea – Cattarrhini – Hominidac

(B) Anthropoidea – Cattarrhini – Hominoidea – Hominidac

(C) Hominidac – Hominoidea – Cattarrhini – Anthropoidea

(D) Hominoidea – Anthropoidea – Cattarrhini – Hominidac

Answer: (B)



40. Identify the correct sequence in ascending order.

(A) Palaeocene – Eocene – Oligocene – Miocene

(B) Miocene – Palaocene –Oligocene – Eocene

(C) Palaeocene – Oligocene – Eocene – Miocene

(D) Eocene – Miocene – Palaeocene – Oligocene

Answer: (A)



41. Identify the correct sequence in the pathway of gene expression:

(A) DNA – RNA transcript –mRNA – Protein

(B) RNA transcript – DNA – Protein – mRNA

(C) MRNA – RNA transcript – DNA – Protein

(D) DNA – mRNA – RNA transcript – Protein

Answer: (A)



42. Identify the correct sequence of Key Neandertal fossil discoveries by chronology in descending order:

(A) Tabun – Shanidar – La – Chapelle

(B) Shanidar – La – Chapelle – Tabun

(C) Shanidar – Tabun – La – Chapelle

(D) Tabun – La – Chapelle – Shanider

Answer: (A)



43. Match an item in List-I with an item in List-II. Use the code given below:

List-I List-II

a. Hb S i. Micro evolutionary force

b. Hb E ii. Africa

c. Thalasaemia iii. S.E. Asia

d. Migration iv. Greece

Codes:

a b c d

(A) ii i iv iii

(B) iii iv ii i

(C) iv i ii iii

(D) ii iii iv i

Answer: (D)



44. Match an item in List – I with an item in List – II. Use the code given below:

List-I List-II

a. 11. 9. 7. i. Finger

b. Hypothenar ii. Triradius

c. Angle atd iii. Palm

d. Pattern type iv. Main line

Codes:

a b c d

(A) iv i iii ii

(B) ii i iv iii

(C) ii iv i iii

(D) iv iii ii i

Answer: (D)



45. Match an item in List-I with an item in List-II. Use the codes given below:

List-I List-II

(Pheno type) (Geno type)

a. Blood group A i. OO

b. Blood group B ii. AA, AO

c. Blood group O iii. AB

d. Blood group AB iv. BB, BO

Codes:

a b c d

(A) i iv iii ii

(B) i iii ii iv

(C) ii i iv iii

(D) ii iv i iii

Answer: (D)



46. Match an item in List-I with an item in List-II. Use the codes given below:

List-I List-II

a. Occipital bones i. Fore arm

b. Maxilla ii. Lower limb

c. Tibia iii. Cranial part

d. Radius iv. Facial part

Codes:

a b c d

(A) ii i iv iii

(B) ii i iii iv

(C) iii iv ii i

(D) iv i ii iii

Answer: (C)



47. Match an item in List-I with an item in List-II. Use the codes given below:www.netugc.com

List-I List-II

a. Hunting-Gathering i. Lower Palaeolithic

b. Fishing-Fowling ii. Mesolithic

c. Farming iii. Neolithic

d. Large game hunting iv Upper Palaeolithic

Codes:

a b c d

(A) i ii iii iv

(B) ii iii iv i

(C) iv ii iii i

(D) iii iv i ii

Answer: (A)



48. Match an item in List-I with an item in List-II. Use the codes given below:

List-I List-II

a. Leavalloise technique i. Solutrean culture

b. End scraper ii. Achenliam culture

c. Denticulate iii. Mousterian

d. Laurel leaf iv. Magdaelenian

Codes:

a b c d

(A) ii iv iii i

(B) i ii iv iii

(C) ii iii iv i

(D) iv ii i iii

Answer: (A)



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

List-I List-II

a. Bushman i. Fishing

b. Nuer ii. Gathering

c. Kwakitul iii. Horticulturists

d. Kujkuru iv. Pastoralism

Codes:

a b c d

(A) i iii ii iv

(B) iv iii i ii

(C) iii ii iv i

(D) ii iv i iii

Answer: (D)



50. Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?

(A) Taboo – Prohibition backed by supernatural sanction

(B) Shaman - A part-time religious practitioner who mediates between ordinary people and supernatural beings and forces

(C) Animism - Belief in souls

(D) Communitas - The critically important marginal or in between phase of a rite of passage

Answer: (D)