IASbaba’s TLP Anthropology Optional 2017 [13th July]: Day 4

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Paper 1

1. Define ‘culture area’. How did it help American diffusionists to understand diffusion of culture?

2. Critically examine the Historical Particularistic approach of Franz Boas to the study of culture.

3. What was Boas’ approach of studying primitive cultures? Delineate the role of Field work and history in anthropological study

4. Write a short note on Franz Boas

Paper 2

1. Write a short note on N.K.Bose’s contributions to Indian Anthropology

2. Write a short note on Initial period of tribal studies in India

3. Briefly discuss the contributions of Indian Anthropologists during 20th Century to Anthropology

4. Give an account of the contributions of Indian scholars in the growth and development of Anthropology in India in early 20th century.