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Group - C : Pre-history.
| 1. Meaning and scope of Pre-history. Sources of Pre-history. |
10 |
6 |
2. Preliminary knowledge of Geological Time Scale
with emphasis on Quaternary Period. Methods of dating
with special reference to stratigraphy, typology, C14 and
Fluorine test. |
20 |
6 |
| 3. An outline of Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic Cultures of
Europe. |
15 |
6 |
| 4. Tool families. Tool making techniques. |
15 |
6 |
PRACTICAL
|
One paper |
3 Hours |
30 Marks |
Physical Anthropology
| 1. |
A Brief introduction to Anthropometry, Identification and Uses of
Instruments |
6 Marks |
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(i) Sliding Calliper |
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(ii) Spreading Calliper |
| |
(iii) Anthrop meter |
| |
(iv) Weighing Machine (Portable)(10 Periods of one and a half hours
duration each) |
| 2. |
(a) Somatometric Measurements (on 5 subjects) |
4 Marks |
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(i) Maximum Head Length |
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(ii) Maximum Head Breadth |
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(iii) Nasal Height |
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(i v) Nasal Breadth |
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(v) Height Vertex |
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(vi) Sitting Height Vertex |
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(vii) Body Weight |
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(b) Indices |
2 Marks. |
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(i) Cephalic index |
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(ii) Nasal index
(15 periods of one and a half hours duration each) |
| 3. |
Somatoscopic observation |
3Marks |
| |
(i) Skin Colour (ii) Eye (iii) Nose (iv) Hair |
| 4. |
Identification of Bones. |
5 Marks |
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(i) Skull (Frontal, Parietal, occipital, Temporal) |
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(ii) Limbs (Hummers, Femur) |
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(iii) Girdle (Pelvis, Scapula) (10 periods of one and a half hours duration each) |
| 5. |
Viva-Voce |
5 Marks |
| 6. |
Laboratory Note Book |
5 Marks |
CLASS-XII
|
One Paper
|
3 Hours
|
70 Marks
|
Theory Paper
Group - A : Definition and concepts.
| Units |
Periods |
Marks |
1. Scope of Social and Cultural Anthropology. Relationship
with other branches of Anthropology.. |
25 |
8 |
2. Definition and concept of culture. Material
non-material aspects of culture. |
15 |
5 |
3. Environmental determinism of culture. Discussions on the
influences of Physical environment on culture. |
10 |
4 |
4. Concept of human society : Differences between human
and non-human society. |
10 |
4 |
Group - B: Social Institutions
| 1. Family: definition, type and functions |
15 |
6 |
2. Marriage: definition, forms and types. Ways
of acquiring mates in tribal societies with Special reference to India. |
25 |
10 |
| 3. Lineage and Clan. Definition, type, and functions. |
20 |
6 |
| 4. Kinship; definition, types and degree |
10 |
4 |
Group - C: Primitive Economy and Survey Method
| 1. General characteristics of primitive economic system. |
10 |
3 |
2. Subsistence economy ; food gathering hunting
and fishing, Food producing; domestication
of animals and agriculture. |
25 |
11 |
3. Influence of environment in relation to house-type,
Settlement patterns dress and ornaments. |
9 |
6 |
4. Basic knowledge of social survey. Importance of
schedule and question- naire in social surveys. |
6 |
3 |
PRACTICAL
|
One Paper
|
3 Hours
|
30 Marks
|
Pre-History and Survey Methods
Group - A: Pre-history.
1 Identification of tools (Representing each industrial phase)
(5 periods of one and a half hours duration each) |
4 Marks |
2. Drawing and description of tools
(general shape, size, probable
tool-types, age and uses)
Palaeolithic tools :
(i) Chopper
(ii) Pear form
(iii) Ovate
(iv) Cleaver
(v) Cardiform
(vi) Baton-de-commandement
(vii) Bone-needle. |
10 Marks |
Mesolithic tools:
(i) Blades
(ii) Trapeze or lunette |
|
Neolithic tools :
(i) Axe-type of Celt
(ii) Adze-type of Celt.
(25 periods of one and a half hours duration each) |
|
| 3. Viva-Voce. |
5 Marks |
| 4. Laboratory Note Book |
5 Marks |
Group - B: Survey Method
A student is expected to collect data from at least 10 families of a locality
on the Family Survey Schedule as provided by the Department concerned. A report
based on the analysis of the data should be submitted to the Department for
purpose of final assessment.
Books Recommended
Class - XI :
| 1. Outlines of Physical Anthropology |
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B.M. Das, Kitab Mahal Agencies,
Allababad- 211003. |
| 2. Anthropology for Beginners Part-1 and II |
. – |
R.C Das, Sangam Prakash,
Rajendra Road, Guwahati -3 |
| 3. Old Stone Age |
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M.C. Burkitt, Rupa & Co, Allahabad. |
| 4. Pre-historic Archaeology |
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D.K. Bhattacharya, Hindustan Publishing Corporation, Delhi –7. |
| 5. Physical Anthropology Practical |
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B.M. Das and Ranjan Deka Kitab Mahal, Allahabad . |
Class-XII :
| 1. An Introduction to Social Anthropology |
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D.N. Majumder and N.T Madan ,
National PublishingHouse, New Delhi. |
| 2. An Introduction to Social Anthropology |
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Makhan Jha, Vikash Publishing House
Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi-14. |
| 3. Anthropology-Social and Cultural |
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Dr. Vatsayam, Kedar Nath, Ram Nath ,
Meerut. |
| 4. An Introduction to Anthropology |
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R.C.Das, Sangam Prekash,Guwahati -3 |
| 5. Introducing Social and Cultural Anthropology |
- |
Hemendra Nath Banerjee, K. K.Publication
Calcutta – 73. |
| 6. Methods of Social Survey and Research. |
- |
S.R. Bajpai, Kitab Ghar,
Acharyanagar, Kanpur –3. |
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