MANI-002 Physical Anthropology Solved Assignment 2023-2024

MANI-002 Physical Anthropology Solved Assignment 2023-2024

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT (TMA)
Course Code: MANI 002
Assignment Code: MANI 002/AST/TMA/2023-24
Total Marks: 100

Note: There are two sections ‘A’ and ‘B’. Attempt any five questions in total and at least two
questions, from each section. All questions carry equal marks. The word limit for 20 marks
question is 500 words and that of 10 marks is 250 words.
SECTION A
1. Define and discuss the aims and scope of physical anthropology. 20

2. Discuss in brief the major races in the world. 20
3. Discuss Heath-Carter’s method of somatotyping and its advantages and limitations. 20
4. What are the skeletal changes due to the erect postures and its implications? 20

5. Define and differentiate between any two of the following: 10+10
a) Relevance of menarche and relevance of menopause
b) Consanguineous and non-consanguineous mating
c) Infectious diseases and non-infectious diseases
SECTION II
6. Critically discuss Lamarckism. 20
7. What do you understand by applied physical anthropology? Discuss its application in designing
equipments and forensic anthropology. 20
8. Describe the acclamatory adjustments of human beings in extreme hot conditions. 20
9. Briefly discuss different methods of human genetic study. 20
10. Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10
a) Branches of Physical Anthropology
b) Kinanthropometry
c) UNESCO Statement on Racial classification

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