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IAS DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM : 2009 & 2010 ANTHROPOLOGY

PAPER II

VISION IAS

Time Allowed: Three Hours

Maximum Marks : 300

INSTRUCTIONS

Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English

Answer must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issues to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for the purpose. No marks will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.

Candidate should attempt Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each section.

All Questions carry equal mark.

IAS PRELIM 2009

GENERAL STUDIES (P) : 20 TESTS PROGRAM SECTION MOCK A VISION IAS

1. Write Short Notes on any Three of the following ( Each one should not exceed 200 words ) : a). Langhnaj b). The distribution of Indo- Aryan Languages c). Paleoanthropological significance of Narmada Man d). Concept of Ethnoarchaeology

20 3 = 60

2. Is Riselys Racial Classification of Indian population valid ? Critically discuss with the help of suitable example. 60

3. Is Tribe-Caste Continuum a reality or myth? Discuss.

60

4. Critically examine the concepts of Little and Great Traditions for understanding the Indian Villages. 60

IAS SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM : 2009 & 2010

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SECTION B

1. Write Short Notes on any Three of the following (Each one should not exceed 200 words): a). Mediterranean Element in India population b). Concept of Ethnicity c). Tribes as Indigenous Culture d). Revivalistic Movement

20 3 = 60

6. Discuss the health problems faced by tribal populations in India. Suggest some corrective measures. 60

7. How have modern democratic institutions influenced the Indian tribal societies? 60

8. What are the special problems of primitive Tribal Groups ( PTGs) ? How far have the developmental programmes of the government been able to address these ?

VISION IAS
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