Applications of Anthropology

(Anthropology of sports, Nutritional anthropology, Anthroplogy in designing of defence and other equipments, Forensic Anthroplogy, Methods and principles of personal identification and reconstruction, Applied human genetics—Paternity diagnosis, genetic counselling and eugenics, DNA technology in diseases and medicine, serogenetics and cytogenetics in reproductive biology.)

Applied & Action Anthropology

1. What is Anthropometry? Discuss its role in assessing the nutritional status and sports capability of a person. (2021)
2. “Applied human genetics has come to touch every sphere of human life.” Discuss in light of recent advances in molecular anthropology. (2019)
3. Explain the application of anthropological knowledge in genetic counseling, forensic science, sports and nutrition. (2011)
4. Briefly describe various applications of Physical Anthropology. (2007)
5. What is meant by Applied Anthropology? Explain its methods and scope in Indian context. (1989)
6. Write a note on Applied Anthropology. (1990)
7. Write a note on Applied Physical Anthropology. (1988)
8. Distinguish between: Applied and Action Anthropology. (1984)

Anthropology of Sports

1. Elucidate the role of Anthropology in selection and monitoring of sports persons. (2015)
2. Write a note on Anthropology of Sports. (2004)
3. Write a note on Anthropology of Sports. (1997)

Nutritional Anthropology

1. Write a note on Nutritional Anthropology. (2008)
2. Write a note on Nutritional Anthropology. (2005)
3. Write a note on Nutritional Ecology. (1996)

Defence & Equipment Designing (Anthropometry)

1. How anthropological knowledge of the human body can be used to design tools and equipment for human use. (2022)
2. Write a note in 150 words on Anthropology and designing of equipments. (2017)
3. Describe the role of Anthropology in designing defence and other equipments. (2016)
4. Write a note in 150 words on Applications of Anthropometry in designing. (2012)
5. Discuss the application of anthropological knowledge in designing equipment. (2011)
6. Discuss the role of anthropology in designing defence and other equipments. (2008)
7. What do you understand by Applied Physical Anthropology? Discuss applications of anthropometry in designing defence and other equipments. (2003)

Forensic Anthropology & Personal Identification

1. Examine the utility of human remains in forensic analysis. Discuss the facial reconstruction technique. (2025)

1. Discuss the applications of forensic anthropology with suitable examples. (2024)

23. Discuss various methods of personal identification based on skeletal remains.” (2023)

1. Write a note in 1 Nutritional Anthropology 50 words on Anthropological inputs in facial reconstruction. (2019)
2. What are the methods of personal identification? Critically examine how personal identification helps in criminal investigation. (2017)
3. Write a note in 150 words on Forensic Anthropology. (2016)
4. Forensic Science can help in criminal investigations. Discuss. (2015)
5. Write a note in 150 words on Role of forensic anthropology in the field of personal identification. (2010)
6. Write a note in 150 words on Personal Identification. (2011)
7. Write a note on Personal Identification. (2006)
8. Write a note on Forensic Anthropology. (2007)
9. Write a note on Forensic Anthropology. (2003)
10. Write a note on Forensic Anthropology. (1996)
11. Analyse the various applications of anthropological knowledge to solve medico-legal problems and in the reconstruction of evidence. (2009)
12. Briefly discuss the applications of the knowledge of human osteology in forensic investigations. (2012)

Applied Human Genetics (Paternity, Counseling, Eugenics, DNA Tech, etc.)

1. Describe the practical applications of DNA technology in the current scenario. (2023)
2. How are the cases of disputed paternity solved? Discuss the recent techniques. (2021)
3. Write notes on the Ethics and Genetic Engineering in about 150 words. (2020)
4. “Applied human genetics has come to touch every sphere of human life.” Discuss in light of recent advances in molecular anthropology. (2019)
5. Write a note in 150 words on DNA Technology in Medicine. (2015)
6. Discuss the application of human genetics in forensic science and diagnosis and treatment of genetic disorders. (1999)
7. Evaluate the role of Serogenetics and Cytogenetics in reproductive biology. (2001)
8. Write a note on Eugenics. (2003)
9. Discuss the concepts of eugenics and euphenics and their potential applications to human welfare. (1996)

Statistical Applications in Anthropology

1. Write a note on Chi-square Test. (2000)
2. Write a note on Sampling Methods. (2001)
3. What are the statistical methods used in Physical Anthropology? (2002)