NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December 2023 (Anthropology)

Total Questions: 100

61. The Indian Neolithic Cultural characteristics are known from:

(a) Bhimbetka and Birbhanpur
(b) Inamgaon and Billasurgum
(c) Sanganakallu and Sarutaru
(d) Eran and Chandoli
(e) Gudium and Nevasa
Choose the correct ansver from the options given below :

A. (a) and (d) only
B. (c) and (d) only
C. (b) and (e) only
D. (c), (d) and (e) only

Correct Answer: B. (c) and (d) only

Solution:The Indian Neolithic cultural characteristics are known from Sanganakallu and Sarutaru, and Eran and Chandoli. Sanganakallu is one of the largest Neolithic sites in southern India, known for its ash mounds and evidence of early agricultural practices. Sarutaru, located in Assam, has yielded Neolithic tools and pottery. Eran and Chandoli have also provided significant evidence of Neolithic settlements, including tools and pottery.

Bhimbetka and Birbhanpur are more associated with earlier prehistoric periods, and Inamgaon and BiHasurgum with Chalcolithic cultures. Gudium and Nevasa have provided important archaeological findings but are not specifically linked to Neolithic characteristics. Thus, the correct sites for Neolithic cultural characteristics are Sanganakallu, Sarutaru, Eran, and Chandoli.

62. The Upper Palaeolithic traditions of Europe were:

(a) Mousterian and Maglemosian
(b) Tardenoisian and Chatelpenonian
(c) Aurignacian and Perigerdian
(d) Azilian and Aurignacian
(e) Gravettian and Solutrean
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (a) and (b) only
B. (b) and (c) only
C. (c) and (d) only
D. (c) and (e) only

Correct Answer: D. (c) and (e) only

63. The Indus Valley Civilization is characterized by:

(a) Town planning and trade
(b) Texts and scriptures
(c) Terracottas and metal objects
(d) Expansion of civilization over the Indian sub-continent
(e) Extensive use of iron for tool production
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (a), (b) and (c) only
B. (a), (b) and (d) only
C. (c), (d) and (e) only
D. (a) and (c) only

Correct Answer: D. (a) and (c) only

Solution:The Indus Valley Civilization is characterized by town planning and trade, and terracottas and metal objects. This ancient civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, is famous for its well-planned cities with advanced drainage systems, and its extensive trade networks.

Archaeological findings include numerous terracotta figurines, pottery, and metal objects such as tools, weapons, and ornaments. While the civilization did expand over the Indian sub-continent, it did not produce texts and scriptures or extensively use iron for tool production during its peak, making (a) and (c) the correct characteristics.

64. Fabrication of a Laurel leaf point involves:

(a) Pecking
(b) Flaking
(c) Grinding
(d) Retouch
(e) Polishing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (a) and (d) only
B. (b) and (d) only
C. (c), (d) and (e) only
D. (d) and (e) onły

Correct Answer: B. (b) and (d) only

Solution:Fabrication of a Laurel leaf point involves flaking and retouch. Laurel leaf points are bifacially worked stone tools known for their leaf-like shape and finely retouched edges. Flaking is the initial process of shaping the tool by striking flakes off a stone core.

Retouching involves finer, more controlled flaking to sharpen and refine the edges of the tool. Pecking, grinding, and polishing are not typically involved in the production of these points, making (b) and (d) the correct processes for their fabrication.

65. Which of the following are isotopic dating methods?

(a) Archaeo-magnetic dating
(b) Potassium-Argon dating
(c) Dendrochronology
(d) Fission Track dating
(e) Thermoluminescence dating
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (b) and (d) only
B. (b), (d) and (e) only
C. (a), (b) and (c) only
D. (c), (d) and (e) only

Correct Answer: A. (b) and (d) only

Solution:Isotopic dating methods include Potassium-Argon dating and Fission Track dating. Potassium-Argon dating measures the ratio of radioactive potassium to argon in volcanic rocks, providing age estimates for geological formations.

Fission Track dating involves counting the damage tracks left by the spontaneous fission of uranium-238 in minerals, which accumulate over time. Archaeo-magnetic dating, dendrochronology, and thermoluminescence are not isotopic methods. Thus, the correct isotopic dating methods are (b) Potassium-Argon dating and (d) Fission Track dating.

66. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
(a) Head circumference	I. Children and adolescents
(b) Weight-for-stature	II. Pre-school children
(c) Shoulder-hip-ratio	III. Pre-adolescent children
(d) BMI for age	IV. Adolescent

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B.

Solution:The correct matches for anthropometric measures are: (a) Head circumference - Pre-school children (II) (b) Weight-forstature - Pre-adolescent children (III) (c) Shoulder-hip-ratio - Adolescent (IV) (d) BMI for age - Children and adolescents (I) These measurements are used to assess growth and development in specific age groups, with head circumference being important in early childhood, weight-forstature in pre-adolescents, shoulder-hip ratio in adolescents, and BMI for all ages. Therefore, (a) II, (b) III, (c) IV, and (d) I are the correct associations.

67. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
(a) Karl Landsteiner	I. First to study linkage quantitatively in human
(b) J.B.S. Haldane	II. Suggested the role of genetic disease in shaping the genetic constitution of human
(c) Grety T. Cori and Carl F. Cori	III. Discovered ABO blood group system
(d) E.B. Ford and J.B.S. Haldane	IV. Demonstrated the first enzyme specific defect in an inborn error of metabolism

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: С.

68. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
(a) Tamarin	I. Alouatta
(b) Howler monkey	II. Ateles
(c) Spider monkey	III. Papio
(d) Baboons	IV. Saguinus

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: C.

Solution:The correct matches are: (a) Tamarin - Saguinus (IV) (b) Howler monkey - Alouatta (I) (c) Spider monkey - Ateles (II) (d) Baboons - Papio (III) These primates belong to different genera, with each genus representing specific species known for their distinct characteristics and behaviors, making (a) IV, (b) I, (c) II, and (d) III the correct associations.

69. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Programmes)	List-II (Year of Commencement)
(a) International Biological Programme	I. 1971
(b) Man and Biosphere Programme	II. 1991
(c) Human Genome Project	III. 1964
(d) Human Genome Diversity Project	IV. 1990

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: D.

Solution:The correct matches are: (a) International Biological Programme - 1964 (III) (b) Man and Biosphere Programme - 1971 (I) (c) Human Genome Project - 1990 (IV) (d) Human Genome Diversity Project - 1991 (II) These programs represent significant international efforts in biological and genetic research, making (a) III, (b) I, (c) IV, and (d) II the correct associations.

70. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
(a) The History of Ethnological Theory	I. M. Fortes
(b) Magic, Science, Religion and Other Essays	II. R. Lowie
(c) A Natural Science of Society	III. B. Malinowski
(d) Kinship and Social Order	IV. A. R. Radcliffe Brown

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: D.

Solution:The correct matches are: (a) The History of Ethnological Theory - R. Lowie (II) (b) Magic, Science, Religion and Other Essays - B. Malinowski (III) (c) A Natural Science of Society - A.R. Radcliffe-Brown (IV) (d) Kinship and Social Order - M.

Fortes (I) These works are key contributions to anthropological theory and practice, reflecting the significant insights provided by these scholars, making (a) II, (b) III, (c) IV, and (d) I the correct associations.