The CUET Anthropology 2025 exam was held from 13th May to 3rd June, with the question paper, answer key, and solutions available for download here. The exam tests knowledge of human evolution, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and biological diversity.
Students must attempt 50 questions in 60 minutes, with a total of 250 marks. Scoring: +5 for correct answers, –1 for incorrect ones.
CUET UG Anthropology 2025 Question Paper with Solutions PDF
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Darwin's 'Theory of Natural Selection' is mainly based on the following points -
Identify the correct sequence of the major course of Hominid evolution as recognized -
Identify the correct sequence of the vertebrae types in the vertebral column in humans (from top to bottom).
The Cri-du-chat syndrome, a chromosomal aberration occurs in humans due to ...........
The hereditary disease called "sickle cell anemia" occurs in the human population due to .........
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The ........ phase is characterized by the wide occurrence of metal-smelting trait in an industry.
......... is a branch of anthropology that was engaged in studying the origin, nature, meaning and development of language and also describing and classifying languages into families and subfamilies on the basis of their similarities and dissimilarities.
The concept 'Survival of the Fittest' was proposed in which theory of Human Evolution?
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Humans' physical variations have been classified differently by different anthropologists. The major categories of human races are
Choose the increasing sequence for the DNA packaging in a cell:
When the pollen from a yellow seeded pea plant was transferred to a green seeded pea plant, Mendel's observation was:
Various random processes that affect gene frequencies in a small, relatively isolated population by chance are termed as:
The haemolytic disease of the foetus known as erythroblastosis foetalis is caused by the:
The Neolithic Culture in India is characterized by:
Handaxe is a type of lower Paleolithic tool which can be classified as:
The Bronze Age signifies the advancement of metallic technology and smelting. Bronze is an alloy of:
Arrange the following stone tool cultures in the chronological order from oldest to newest:
Which of the following are absolute radioactive isotope dating methods?
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An example site of the Indus Valley Civilization in present-day India is:
An example of the relative dating method is:
The practice where one woman is married to more than one man at the same time is called:
The person who judges other cultures solely in terms of his or her own culture is called:
A religious system of belief in the soul is called:
The process by which cultural elements are borrowed from another society and incorporated into the culture of the recipient group is called:
Which of the following is associated with the practice of shamanism?
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Which of the following processes are associated with cultural change?
Arrange the following kin groups in increasing order from simplest to complex type:
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The subsistence economy of hunting and gathering is found among:
Three types of political systems found among traditional societies are:
Societies have different mechanisms for dispute resolution to maintain social control. Which of the following are methods of peaceful dispute resolutions?
The study of communication by non-verbal means, including posture, mannerism, gestures, facial expressions and body movements is called:
Scheduled Tribes are communities which are included in the Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This has been mentioned in which article?
Which of the following is NOT the criteria for enlisting the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
Which of the following factor is directly associated with increasing cultural diversity?
In terms of size of governance, which of the following is bigger than Band but smaller than State?
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Social Change Social change refers to changes that have taken place in the structure of a society, including changes in social relationships, social institutions, social values and social interaction. Cultural changes occur through modifications of the elements and pattern of a cultural system, and include changes in the traditions, beliefs, religions, norms, values, customs and practices. The important approaches for studying social-cultural changes are evolutionary, structural, dialectical and historical. The factors responsible for social-cultural changes are demographic, technological, cultural, economic, political, legal and ecological factors. Cultural factors influence socio-cultural changes through the exchange of ideas, knowledge and values. One society adopts cultural traits of another society through war, attack, defeat, or the fulfillment of its right requirements. The geographical regions and natural resources also influence social change. Social mobility means the movement of people from one social status to another social status or from one position to another position is considered to be an important factor in changes in society. Caste mobility is an example of social mobility, which has been influenced by education and constitutional privileges. Occupational mobility envisages changes in traditional occupation by adopting modern occupation, irrespective of caste barriers, it helps the caste society develop into new social strata. The different factors that cause social mobility include Sanskritisation, Westernization, urbanization, industrialization, modernization and globalization. The ’Sanskritisation’ and ’Westernisation’ are the important cultural factors that influence the socio-cultural changes of India.
Question 41:
What is NOT an important approach for studying the social-cultural changes of a society?
The .............. envisages changes in traditional occupations by adopting modern occupation, irrespective of caste barriers, and helping caste society develop into new social strata.
The movement of people from one social status to another social status or from one position to another position is considered to be an important factor in changes in society and is called .............
Which attribute does NOT refer to social changes that have taken place in the structure of a society?
A factor that does NOT facilitate social mobility in a society is ..........
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Tribal Movements
The Tribal population in India increased over the years and their number is enumerated as 104,281,034 in 2011 census, constituting 8.6% of the total population. The tribal communities in India include major central Indian tribal groups like Bhil, Gond, Munda, Santhal, Oraon and it also includes smaller Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups like Andamanese, Jarwa, Onge, Shompen. Historically several challenges were posed by encroachments of outsiders (dikus) in the tribal areas. The tribals agitated not just against British officials but also against all their supporters including the landlords, merchants and moneylenders and hence all of them were targeted. One such revolt called Santhal Hul occurred in the regions of present-day Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal against the British as well as the Zamindari system from 1855 until 1856 when the movement was crushed by the British. One of the most well-known revolutions against the pervasive British Rule in the nation was the early Munda revolt. The Mundas inhabited the Chotanagpur area. This uprising is also known as the Ulgulan revolt (great commotion) lead by an able and charismatic leader in dharti aaba Birsa Munda. Rampa Rebellion (1922-1924), which took place in the present-day Andhra Pradesh districts of Vishakhapatnam and East Godavari. Alluri Sitarama Raju was the leader of the Rampa rebellion. More recent Tribal movements seek to preserve the land rights, culture, and identity of India’s indigenous people. The Narmada Bachao Andolan and Chipko Movement exemplify the intersection of tribal and environmental justice, raising awareness of the significance of Jal, Jangal and Jameen.
Question 46:
Munda Uprising took place in which region?
Which of the following rebellion is also known as Hul?
Which of the following belong to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group?
Which of the following statement is NOT correct about Indian Tribes?
Which of the following belong to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group?
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