Human Origins and Evolution — DU B. Sc. (Hons) Anthropology Previous Year Question Papers

B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology (NEP: UGCF) Part-I Semester-II - Theory Examination May/June 2026 Paper: Human Origins and Evolution 1. Discuss the characteristic features of Australopithecines. How are they similar to humans? 2. Discuss the phylogenetic relationship of Miocene hominoids. What are the changes in evolutionary thoughts on their phylogeny in the recent times? 3. Discuss the radiation of primates with special emphasis on the Oligocene primates. 4. What do you understand by the genus Homo? Briefly discuss the culture and physical characteristic of Homo habilis. 5. Define hominization. Discuss the process of hominization with special reference to changes in the brain and vocal cords. 6. Discuss the phylogeny, distribution and salient features of Homo erectus finds from 7. Write a note on the fossil evidences of Neanderthal man discovered from La Chapelle-aux-saints. How did they become extinct? 8. What do you know about Homo sapiens sapiens? Discuss the physical characters, distribution and culture of Cro-Magnon. 9. Write short notes on any two of the following: