NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, June 2019 (Anthropology)

Total Questions: 80

31. Who authored the book A study of Archaeology, considered the foremost critique of archaeologists' pre-occupation with chronology?

Correct Answer: A. Walter W. Taylor

32. Which of the following pre-historic sites is situated in the state of West Bengal?

Correct Answer: C. Birbhanpur

33. Which of the following evidences is associated particularly with Burzahom site?

Correct Answer: C. Pit dwelling

34. Who coined the term 'Proto-Neolithic' to refer to the culture of the regions where microliths occurred with potsherds?

Correct Answer: A. R.B. Foote

35. The effectiveness in protecting archaeological sites depends on

Correct Answer: D. Public attitudes towards the past

36. Uniformity is taken to be the hallmark of Indus Valley Civilization. Which of the following features are correct?

(a) Fabric, shape and decoration of pottery
(b) Terracotta cakes, weights, measures and figurines
(c) Fortified township with underground drains and individual houses
(d) Seals with regional motifs and scripts
Choose the correct answer using the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (a), (b) and (c) are correct

37. The second urbanization in the Indian subcontinent is connected to

Correct Answer: A. Beginning of Iron Age

38. One of the most important characteristics of Anthropology is

Correct Answer: C. Insistence on participant fieldwork

39. Arrange the descent group mentioned below in increasing order of complexity

Correct Answer: B. lineage-clan-phratry-moiety

40. A married woman died. Her kin group replaced her with her sister as spouse for the widower. This custom is known as

Correct Answer: B. sororate