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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY(MAAN)
Term-End Examination
cN1 December, 2012
O
O
MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS
OF RESEARCH
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks. The word limit for 10 marks question is 250
words and for 5 marks questions it is 125 words. Attempt
atleast two questions from each section.

SECTION - A
1. (a) How do anthropologists understand
diversity and variation ? Illustrate your
answer with suitable examples. 10+10
(b) What is meant by the comparative method ?
Discuss.

2. (a) Discuss the meaning and scope of


anthropology. 10+10
(b) Describe the aims and objectives of either
physical anthropology or socio - cultural
anthropology.

3. (a) Describe the history and development of


applied anthropology. 10+10

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(b) Discuss the role of anthropology in


management studies and the corporate
world.

4. (a) Write on the role of scientific method in


theory building. 10+10
(b) Define Hypothesis. How is it tested ? What
is its relation to theory ?

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


(a) Chi - square test 5+5+5+5
(b) Anthropometry
(c) Normal distribution
(d) Interview
(e) Quantitative and qualitative data
(f) Standard deviation.

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SECTION - B

6. (a) Give a description of the current fields in


archaeological anthropology. 10+10
(b) Distinguish between technique, method
and methodology.

7. (a) Define research design. What are its


characteristics ? 10+10
(b) Write in detail about one type of research
design and its significance in scientific
investigation.

8. (a) What are the primary methods of data


collection ? Elaborate on one of them. 10+10
(b) What are the biological methods to study
human variation ?

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


10+10
(a) Excavation method
(b) Fieldwork tradition
(c) Sample survey
(d) Participant and non - participant
observation.

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY(MAAN)
Term-End Examination
O
O June, 2013
O
MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS
OF RESEARCH

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt any five questions, at least two from each


section. All questions carry equal marks. The word limit
for 10 marks question is 250 words.

SECTION-A
1. Anthropology is a holistic discipline. Discuss.
What are the emerging fields of Anthropology ?10+10

2. Discuss the emergence of Anthropology as an


applied science. Discuss its present scenario. 10+10

3. How do anthropollogists select research


problems ? Enlist various steps to conduct
literature review. 10+10

4. Explain the importance of statistical techniques


in research. Briefly discuss the graphical
representation of statistical data. 10+10

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5. Distinguish between any two of the following. 10+10


(a) Pedigree and Genealogy.
(b) Schedule and Questionnaire.
(c) Exploration and Excavation.
(d) Cross-sectional research design and
Longitudinal research design.

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SECTION-B
6. Distinguish between technique, method and
methodology. Briefly describe scientific method.
10+10

7. What are the basic methods employed in physical


anthropology to conduct research? Briefly discuss
the application of anthropometry. 10+10

Describe the intricate details of archaeological


fieldwork. What is the significance of classification
in archaeological methods. 10+10

9. Write short notes on any two of the following. 10+10


(a) Objectives and concepts of Ethnography.
(b) Archaeometry
(c) Uses of SPSS in data analysis.
(d) Importance of serogenetics.

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY(MAAN)
Term-End Examination
December, 2013

`-c-' MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS


OF RESEARCH
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : There are two Sections A and B. Attempt any five
questions at least two from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks. The word limit for 10 marks question
is 250 words.

SECTION - A
1. Define anthropology and briefly discuss its
emergence as a descipline. What do you
understand by anthropology as a natural as well
as Social Science ? 10+10

2. Discuss briefly the features of ethnographic


research. What are the characterstics of good
research design ? 10+10

3. Discuss the different branches of anthropology.


Briefly describe the history and development of
physical anthropology. 10+10

4. Discuss the scope of anthropology. Explain its


relevance in present context citing two examples.
10+10

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5. Distinguish between any two of the following :


(a) Structured and unstructured interview 10+10
(b) t-test and chi-square
(c) Manuscript and Document
(d) Techniques and Methods

SECTION - B

6. Discuss fieldwork tradition. Describe briefly


ethical issues in field research. 10+10

7. Delineate the significance of archaeological


explorations and excavations. Discuss briefly
archaeological methods. 10+10

8. What are the methods used by physical


anthropologists while conducting field work ?
Distinguish between Pedigree and Geology. 10+10

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


(a) Types of Research Design 10+10
(b) Observation
(c) Statistical hypotheses
(d) Technique of Secondary data collection

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)


Term-End Examination
00242 June, 2014

MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS


OF RESEARCH

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt any five questions. Choose at least two


questions from each section. All questions carry
equal marks. The word limit for 20 marks
questions is 500 words, for 10 marks questions is
250 words and for 5 marks questions is 125 words.

SECTION A

1. (a) Elucidate the emergence of anthropology as


a holistic science.

(b) Briefly discuss the history and


development of archaeological
anthropology. 10+10

2. (a) What are the various steps to conduct


literature review ?
(b) Describe in brief the sources of selecting a
research problem. 10+10
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3. (a) Discuss the anatomical method for


biological data collection.
(b) Highlight the applications of anthropology.
10+10

4. Describe the various techniques of


documentation in archaeology. 20

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


5+5+5+5
(i) Survey
(ii) Archaeometry
(iii) Non-participant observation
(iv) Variance and Standard deviation
(v) Pedigree analysis

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SECTION B

6. (a) Briefly describe the focus group discussion.


(b) What are the advantages of using a
questionnaire ? 10+10

7. Define social anthropology and its current fields


of study. 20

8. (a) What do you understand by Fieldwork


tradition ?

(b) What are the contemporary uses of


ethnography ? 10+10

9. Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10


(i) Finite population and Target population
(ii) Exploratory research design and
Descriptive research design
(iii) Method and Methodology

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY(MAAN)
Term-End Examination

C December, 2014

MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS


OF RESEARCH
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions, at least two from each
Section. All questions carry equal marks. The word limit
for 20 marks question is 500 words, 10 marks question
is 250 words and 5 marks question is 125 words.

SECTION - A
1. (a) Define anthropology and discuss its holistic
approach in cultural and biological
perspective. 10+10
(b) Discuss briefly the emerging fields in
contemporary anthropology.

2. (a) Discuss the various components in research


problem. 10+10
(b) Elucidate reasons for writing literature
review.

3. (a) Discuss the pedigree method of data


collection. 10+10
(b) Highlight the importance of serogenetics.

4. Describe the methods of exploration in 20


archaeology.

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


(a) Participant Observation 5+5+5+5
(b) ANOVA
(c) Census
(d) Characteristics of good research design
(e) Classification in archaeological methods

SECTION - B

6. Define physical anthropology and its current 20


fields of study.

7. (a) Briefly discuss the ethical issues in


anthropological fieldwork. 10+10
(b) Discuss the significance of genealogical
method.

8. (a) Examine the relevance of case study


method. 10+10
(b) Discuss various types of schedules.

9. Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10


(a) Hypotheses and theory
(b) Methodology and technique
(c) Structured and semi-structured interview

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)
Term-End Examination
June, 2015 00466
MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS
OF RESEARCH

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Answer any five questions. Choose at least two


questions from each section. All questions carry
equal marks. The word limit for 20 marks
questions is 500 words and for 10 marks questions
is 250 words.

SECTION A
1. Define Anthropology. Briefly discuss the meaning
and scope of anthropology. 20
2. Anthropology is a holistic discipline. Discuss. 20
3. Discuss the significance of the ethnographic
method in Social Science research. 20
4. What is Census ? Give a critical evaluation of the
"Indian Census through ages". 20
5. Write short notes on any two of the following in
250 words each : 10+10
(a) Genealogical Method
(b) Participant Observation
(c) Interview Schedule
(d) Snowball Sampling

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SECTION B
6. Define Anthropometry. What are the different
subdivisions of Anthropometry ? Briefly discuss
the applications of Anthropometry. 20
7. Define exploration and excavation. Discuss few
techniques used in archaeological exploration. 20

8. What do you mean by measures of central


tendency ? What are the different measures of
central tendency ?
Calculate mean, median and mode for the
following raw data :
10, 4, 8, 12, 2, 8, 9 20
9. What is a hypothesis ? Describe the various
methods of testing of hypotheses. 20
10. Write short notes on any two of the following in
250 words each : 10+10

(a) Chi-Square Test

(b) Handbooks

(c) Research Design

(d) Statistical Package for Social Sciences


(SPSS)

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)


Term-End Examination
December, 2015

MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS


OF RESEARCH

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Answer any five questions. Choose at least two


questions from each section. All questions carry
equal marks. The word limit for 20 marks
questions is 500 words and for 10 marks questions
is 250 words.

SECTION A

1. Define Anthropology. Briefly describe the


different branches of anthropology. 20

2. What is field work ? Discuss the role of field work


tradition in the growth of anthropology. 20

3. What is interview ? Describe its various types.


Discuss the role of observation in interview. 20

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4. What is cultural relativism ? Discuss its


importance in anthropological theories and
ethics. 20

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


250 words each : 10+10

(a) Holistic Perspective in Anthropology


(b) Manuscripts
(c) Pedigree
(d) Difference between Method and Technique

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SECTION B

. What is research design ? Discuss the different


types of research design. 20

• What is Anthropometry ? Discuss the


applications of Anthropometry. 20

8. Define the measures of central tendency.


Mention the different measures of central
tendency. Calculate the mean, median and mode
for the following raw data :
12, 6, 9, 3, 6, 7, 10 20

9. Discuss the role and relevance of Statistical


analysis in Social Science research. 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in


250 words each : 10+10
(a) Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
(b) Ethnographic Method
(c) t-test
(d) Excavation

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)


Ln Term-End Examination
June, 2016
O
MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS
OF RESEARCH

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100


Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks. Choose atleast two questions from each section.
The word limit for the answers of 20 marks questions is
500 words each and for 10 nuirks questions is 250 words.

SECTION - A
1. Define anthropology and discuss its aims and 20
scope.

2. Discuss the different branches of anthropology 20


and current fields of study in Physical
anthropology.

3. What do you understand by Excavation in 20


archaeology ?

4. Briefly discuss ethnography and its ethics. 20

5. Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10


(a) Census
(b) Role of statistics in research
(c) Observation

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SECTION - B

6. What do you understand by "beginning the 20


fieldwork" ?

7. What are the components in a research 20


problem ?

8. Discuss Interview technique in brief. 20

9. Describe archaeological methods in 20


anthropological research.

10. Define and differentiate between any two of the


following : 10+10
(a) Manuscript and Documents
(b) Technique and Methods
(c) Theory and Hypotheses

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)
Term-End Examination
N- December, 2016
O
MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS
OF RESEARCH
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks 100
Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks. Choose at least two questions from each section.
The word limit for each of the 20 marks questions is 500
words and for 10 marks questions is 250 words.

SECTION - A
1. What do you understand by emerging fields in 20
anthropology ? Discuss.

2. Discuss the role of anthropology as social science. 20


What are the current fields of study in social
anthropology ?

3. Explain briefly exploration in archaeology. 20

4. What are the theoretical foundations of 20


ethnographic research ?

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


(a) Cross-sectional research design 10+10=20
(b) Pedigree
(c) National Sample Survey
(d) Interview

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SECTION - B

6. Describe briefly the ethics in fieldwork. 20

7. What are the characters of good research 20


design ?

8. Discuss Focus Group discussion in detail. 20

9. Describe the use of anthropometry and 20


serogenetics as research methods.

10. Define and differentiate between any two of the


following : 10+10=20
(a) Method and Methodology.
(b) Experimental research design and
Exploratory research design.
(c) Archaeological anthropology and physical
anthropology.

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)


c--1
00 Term-End Examination
CV June, 2017
O
MANI-001 ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS
:

OF RESEARCH
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions atleast two from each section.
All questions carry equal marks. The word limit for
20 marks question is 500 words.

SECTION - A
1. Discuss the factors that led to the emergence of 20
anthropology as the science of human beings.

2. Discuss the role of the fieldwork tradition in the 20


growth of Anthropology.

3. How are research problems chosen in 20


anthropology ? Illustrate your answer with
examples.

4. Give an account of the methods that physical and 20


archeological anthropologists use while
conducting field study.

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


(a) Experimental research design 10x2=20
(b) Ethnography
(c) Pedigree method
(d) Paleoanthropology

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SECTION - B
6. What is participant observation ? Show how it is 20
useful in anthropological research.

7. What is Genealogical method ? Discuss its 20


application in understanding human societies.

8. Define ethnography. Discuss its uses in 20


anthropological research. Give suitable examples
in support of your answer.

9. Write short notes on any two of the following : 20


(a) Archeological anthropology
(b) Interview method
(c) Ethical issues in fieldwork
(d) Comparative method

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)
Term-End Examination
June, 2018
MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS
OF RESEARCH
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : (i) Attempt any five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Choose atleast two questions from each section.
(iv) The word limit for the answer for 20 marks question
is 500 words and for 10 marks is 250 words.

SECTION - A
1. What is anthropology ? Discuss anthropology in 20
holistic perspective : Cultural and biological.

2. What do you understand by ethnography ? 20


Discuss its aims, objectives and concepts.

3. Discuss Exploration and Excavation methods of 20


data collection in archaeology.

4. What are the characteristics of research design ? 20

5. Discuss any two of the following : 10+10


(a) Handbook and Gazetteer
(b) Scientific Method and Comparative
Method.
(c) Geneology and Pedigree
(d) Descriptive Research Design and
Exploratory Research Design.

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SECTION - B

6. What is Primary Data ? Discuss about 20


observation.

7. What do you understand by Frequency 20


distribution ? Discuss with example.

8. Describe the techniques involved in defining 20


research problem.

9. Explain in brief the different branches in 20


anthropology.

10. Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10


(a) Concept of Regression
(b) Questionnaire
(c) Role of Historical Method in Social
Anthropology
(d) Case study

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)
Term-End Examination
December, 2018

MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS


OF RESEARCH
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : (i) Attempt any five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Choose atleast two questions from each section.
(iv) The word limit for the answers of 20 marks question
is 500 words and for 10 marks question is
250 words.

SECTION - A
1. Define Anthropology and discuss its natural and 20
Social Science perspective.

2. What do you understand by Ethnographic 20


method ? Explain with examples.

3. Discuss in brief the biological methods of data 20


collection.

4. What do you understand by Anthropometry ? 20


Explain with examples.

5. Discuss any two of the following : 10+10


(a) Schedule and Questionnaire.
(b) Experimental Research Design and Quasi
Experimental Research Design.
(c) Exploration and Excavation.
(d) Historial Method and Comparative Method.

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SECTION - B

6. What is secondary data ? Discuss films in the 20


context.

7. Define sampling and its types. 20

8. Explain Testing hypotheses. 20

9. Discuss the emerging fields in Anthropology. 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10


(a) Focus Group Discussion
(b) Chi-square
(c) Survey
(d) Participant observation

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)


Term-End Examination
June, 2019
A.

MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS


OF RESEARCH

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt any five questions. Choose at least two


questions from each section. All questions carry
equal marks. The word limit for 20 marks
questions is 500 words and for 10 marks questions
is 250 words.

SECTION A

1. Define Anthropology and briefly discuss its


emergence as a discipline. 20

2. Describe in brief the research methods used in


physical/biological anthropology. 20

3. Discuss how one initiates anthropological field


work. 20

4. What are the aims, objectives and concepts of


Ethnography ? 20

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5. Define and distinguish between any two of the


following : 10-F10
(a) Techniques and Methods

(b) Chi-square and Student's t-test

(c) Genealogy and Pedigree

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SECTION B

6. What are the emerging fields in Anthropology ? 20

7. What optimum conditions should be kept in mind


before formulation of a research problem ? 20

8. Describe the various methods used in


anthropological research. 20

9. How do you search existing literature for


anthropological research ? 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10


(a) Linguistic Anthropology
(b) Using SPSS for Data Analysis Contents
(c) Characteristics of Good Research Design

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)


Term-End Examination
December, 2019

MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS


OF RESEARCH

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt any five questions, at least two questions


from each section. All questions carry equal marks.
The word limit for 20 marks questions is 500 words
and for 10 marks questions is 250 words.

SECTION A

1. Discuss the holistic perspective in Anthropology. 20

2. Describe in brief, the research methods in


archaeological anthropology. 20

3. What is ethnography ? Discuss its ethics. 20

4. Discuss the significance of fieldwork tradition in


anthropology. 20

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5. Define and distinguish between any two of the


following ? 10+10

(a) Methods and Methodology

(b) Bivariate analysis and Multivariate


analysis

(c) Historical method and Scientific method

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SECTION B

6. Describe the role of anthropology as an applied


science. 20

7. What are the techniques involved in defining a


research problem ? 20

8. Discuss the various techniques of secondary data


collection. 20

9. What are the components of a research problem ? 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10


(a) Hypothesis

(b) Measures of Central Tendency and


Dispersion

(c) Current Fields of Study in Physical


Anthropology

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MASTER IN ANTHROPOLOGY (IVIAAN)
Term-End Examination
June, 2020
MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND
METHODS OF RESEARCH

Time :3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note :(i) Attempt any five questions.

(ii) Attempt at least two questions from


each Section.

(iii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iv) The word limit for 20 marks question


is 500 words and for 10 niarks is
250 words.

Section—A

1. Define Anthropology. Discuss the various


branches of Anthropology. 20

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2. What are the different components in a


research problem ? Discuss. 20

3. Enlist the different biological methods used for


data collection and discuss any two in detail. 20

4. What is the relevance of statistical analysis in


research ? Discuss with examples. 20

5. Write short notes on any two of the following

10 x 2 = 20
(a) Focus Group Discussion

(b) Scientific Method

(c) Archaeometry

(d) Primary Data

Section—B

6. Discuss Anthropology as a natural and social


.
science. 20

7. What do you understand by ethnographic


process ? .20

8. Discuss exploration as an archaeological


method of data collection. 20

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9. Describe observations as a way of data


collection. 20

10. Distinguish between any two of the following :

10 x 2 = 20
(a) Methods and Methodology

(b) Gazeteer and Census


(c) Mode and Median
(d) Questionnaire and Schedule

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)


Term-End Examination
February, 2021

MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS


OF RESEARCH

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry


equal marks. There are two Sections, A and B.
Attempt at least two questions from each Section.
The word limit for 20 marks questions is 500 words
and for 10 marks questions is 250 words.

SECTION A

1. Define Anthropology. Discuss anthropology as an


applied science. 20

2. Discuss questionnaire as a primary way of data


collection. 20

3. Discuss the current fields of study in any two


branches of anthropology. 20

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4. Describe in brief the Fieldwork Tradition. 20

5. Write short notes on any two of the


following : 210=20

(a) Survey

(b) Case Study

(c) Classification in Archaeology

(d) Historical and Comparative methods

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SECTION B

6. Discuss excavation as an archaeological method


of data collection. 20

7. What are the different graphical representations


for presentation of statistical data ? 20

8. Give a brief account of biological methods of data


collection. 20

9. What do you understand by evaluation research ?


Comment. 20

10. Distinguish between any two of the


following : 210=20

(a) Genealogy and Pedigree

(b) Theory and Hypothesis

(c) Documents and Administrative Records

(d) Linear regression and Multiple regression

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3. What is the role of statistics in anthropological


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research ? 20
MASTER IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)
Term-End Examination 4. Discuss in brief the archaeological methods of

June, 2021 data collection. 20

MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND 5. Write short notes on any two of the following :
METHODS OF RESEARCH
10 each
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
(i) ANOVA
Note : (i) Attempt any five questions.
(ii) Evaluation Research

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.


(iii) Fieldwork Tradition

(iii) Attempt at least two questions from (iv) Questionnaire


each Section.
Section—B
(iv) The word limit for 20 marks question
is 500 words and for 10 marks 6. Discuss Ethnography and its ethics. 20

question is 250 words.


7. What are the different types of Research
Section—A
Design ? Discuss any one in detail. 20
1. Define Anthropology and discuss its aims and
8. Describe in brief the different branches of
scope. 20
Anthropology. 20
2. Explain the importance of Gazetteer. 20

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9. Describe the development of Social Philosophy

during the Renaissance period. 20

10. Define and differentiate between any two of the


following : 10 each

(i) Techniques and method

(ii) Chi-square and Student’s t-test

(iii) Cross-sectional research design and


longitudinal research design

(iv) Manuscript and documents

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2. Explain the importance of case studies in


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research. 20
MASTER IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN) 3. What do you understand by graphical
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representation of the statistical data ? 20
December, 2021
4. Describe the merits of interview as a method of
MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS OF
data collection. 20
RESEARCH

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100 5. Write short notes on any two of the following :

10 each
Note : (i) Attempt any five questions.
(i) Research questions

(ii) All questions carry equal marks. (ii) Hypothesis

(iii) Choose at least two questions from (iii) Applied anthropology


each Section.
(iv) Multivariate analysis

(iv) The word limit for the answers for Section—B


20 marks question is 500 words and
6. Discuss the aims, objectives and concepts of
for 10 marks question is 250 words.
ethnographic research. 20
Section—A
7. Describe the various steps required to conduct
1. Define Anthropology and discuss its holistic
perspective. 20 literature review. 20

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8. Describe in brief the objectives of different

branches of anthropology. 20

9. Discuss in brief the various steps of selecting a

research problem. 20

10. Define and differentiate between any two of the


following : 10 each

(i) Exploration and Excavation

(ii) Method and Methodology

(iii) Exploratory research design and


Descriptive research design

(iv) Pedigree and Geneology

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MASTERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (MAAN)


Term-End Examination
June, 2022

MANI-001 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND METHODS


OF RESEARCH

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt any five questions. Choose at least


two questions from each section. All questions
carry equal marks. The word limit for 20 marks
questions is 500 words and for 10 marks questions
is 250 words.

SECTION A

1. Briefly discuss the emergence of anthropology as


science of human beings. 20

2. What are the various components of a research


problem ? 20

3. Discuss the relevance of statistical techniques in


anthropological research. 20

4. What is the importance of Handbooks, Gazetteer


and documents in anthropological research ? 20

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5. Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10

(a) Anthropometry

(b) Household Survey

(c) Ethnography

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SECTION B

6. Briefly describe various archaeological methods


of data collection. 20

7. Discuss anthropology as a natural as well as


social science. 20

8. Explain the significance of Rapid Appraisal


Technique — Focus Group Discussion (FGD). 20

9. What are the various steps involved in a good


anthropological field work ? 20

10. Define and distinguish between any two of the


following : 10+10

(a) Exploration and Excavation

(b) Technique and Methodology

(c) Scientific Method and Comparative


Method

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