NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, October 2022 (Anthropology)

Total Questions: 100

11. The human genome contains about:

Correct Answer: A. 20,000 genes

12. An example of X-linked dominant inheritance is:

Correct Answer: B. Hypophosphatemia

13. Speciation through adaptation is known as:

Correct Answer: A. Darwinian gradualism

14. The "Molecular Clock" concept was given by:

Correct Answer: E. (*)

15. Visual Predation Hypothesis was given by:

Correct Answer: A. Matt Cartmill

16. The first ever discovery of Australopithecus fossil came from:

Correct Answer: C. Taung

17. A unilineal descent group in a society that is divided into two such maximal groups is called:

Correct Answer: D. Moiety

18. According to Levi-Strauss, a third of all descent systems have both patrilines and matrilines, creating more complex kin relations which are called as:

Correct Answer: D. Cognatic

19. Who among the following described incest prohibitions as manifestations of the transition from blood-relatedness (nature) to social alliances (culture)?

Correct Answer: A. Levi-Strauss

20. Which of the following forms an important basis for organization of labour among nonindustrial societies?

Correct Answer: D. Kinship ties