MAN-002 IGNOU Solved Assignments 2024-25

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MAN-002 : Archaeological Anthropology

Course Code: MAN 002

Assignment Code: MAN 002/AST/TMA/2024-25

Note: Attempt any five questions. Choose at least two questions from each section. All questions carry equal marks.

Section A

1.Define Archaeological Anthropology. Discuss briefly the main divisions of Archaeology.

2.What are the different basic tool making techniques? Describe in brief with suitable diagrams.

3.What is Palaeolithic  art.  Discuss cave art with suitable examples.

4.Discuss briefly various methods of absolute dating in archaeological studies.

5.Write short notes on any two of the following:

1. a) Blade tool
2. b) Narmada Man
3. c) Robert Bruce Foote
4. d) Importance of Archaeology in Social Sciences

Section B

6.Briefly comment on the Lower Palaeolithic culture in India

7.What is civilization? Discuss various characteristic features of civilization with reference to Harappan culture.

8.What is Public Archaeology? Discuss the role of public archaeology in heritage management.

9.Megalithic is a living tradition among many Indian tribes. Elaborate your answer with examples from South India.

10. Write short notes on any two of the following:
11. a) Museum
12. b) Neolithic culture
13. c) Kayatha culture
14. d) Applied Archaeology