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Home/PYQs/Anthropology (Optional)

Anthropology (Optional) — PYQs

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Meaning, Scope & Development of Anthropology

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Main Branches of Anthropology

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Research Methods in Anthropology

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Human Evolution & Emergence of Man

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Primate Characteristics & Evolutionary Trends

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Homo Erectus, Neanderthals & Homo Sapiens

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Biological Basis of Life: Cell, DNA, Gene & Mutation

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Human Genetics: Mendelian Genetics & Genetic Polymorphism

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Chromosomes & Chromosomal Aberrations

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Race & Racism: Biological & Social Dimensions

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Concept of Human Growth & Development

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Demographic Theories (Biological & Social)

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Epidemiological Anthropology & Nutritional Anthropology

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Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology & Cultural Evolution

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Nature of Culture & Civilization

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Marriage: Types, Laws, Functions & Regulations

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Family: Types, Functions & Impact of Modernization

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Kinship: Descent, Filiation & Kinship Terminology

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Economic Organization (Modes of Exchange, Globalization)

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Political Organization & Social Control

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Religion: Approaches, Forms & Magico-Religious Functionaries

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Anthropological Theories (Evolutionism, Functionalism, Structuralism)

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Culture, Language & Communication

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Applications of Anthropology (Forensic, Nutritional, Medical)

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Evolution of Indian Culture & Civilization

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Palaeo-Anthropological Evidence from India

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Ethno-Archaeology in India

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Demographic Profile of India

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Traditional Indian Social System (Varnashrama, Purushartha)

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Caste System in India: Structure, Theories & Change

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Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam & Christianity on Indian Society

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Tribal Situation in India: Diversity, Distribution & Challenges

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Problems of Tribal Communities (Land, Forest, Identity)

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Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes & OBC (Policy & Welfare)

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Emergence & Growth of Anthropology in India

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Role of Anthropology in Tribal & Rural Development

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