Anthropology (Optional)

36 topics

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Meaning, Scope & Development of Anthropology

2

Main Branches of Anthropology

3

Research Methods in Anthropology

4

Human Evolution & Emergence of Man

5

Primate Characteristics & Evolutionary Trends

6

Homo Erectus, Neanderthals & Homo Sapiens

7

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

8

Human Genetics: Mendelian Genetics & Genetic Polymorphism

9

Chromosomes & Chromosomal Aberrations

10

Race & Racism: Biological & Social Dimensions

11

Concept of Human Growth & Development

12

Demographic Theories (Biological & Social)

13

Epidemiological Anthropology & Nutritional Anthropology

14

Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology & Cultural Evolution

15

Nature of Culture & Civilization

16

Marriage: Types, Laws, Functions & Regulations

17

Family: Types, Functions & Impact of Modernization

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Kinship: Descent, Filiation & Kinship Terminology

19

Economic Organization (Modes of Exchange, Globalization)

20

Political Organization & Social Control

21

Religion: Approaches, Forms & Magico-Religious Functionaries

22

Anthropological Theories (Evolutionism, Functionalism, Structuralism)

23

Culture, Language & Communication

24

Applications of Anthropology (Forensic, Nutritional, Medical)

25

Evolution of Indian Culture & Civilization

26

Palaeo-Anthropological Evidence from India

27

Ethno-Archaeology in India

28

Demographic Profile of India

29

Traditional Indian Social System (Varnashrama, Purushartha)

30

Caste System in India: Structure, Theories & Change

31

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

32

Tribal Situation in India: Diversity, Distribution & Challenges

33

Problems of Tribal Communities (Land, Forest, Identity)

34

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

35

Emergence & Growth of Anthropology in India

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Role of Anthropology in Tribal & Rural Development