Archaeology: Theory and Practice — DU History Honours Previous Year Question Papers

1. Define archaeology and explain it relation with other disciplines. 2. Examine the development of Indian Archacology during the 20'h Century? 3. Critically examine the role of archacological exploration techniques in locating archaeological sites. 4. Write an essay on the principles, merits and demerits of vertical and horizontal methods of excavation. 5. Describe the tool-making techniques and typological evolution of Palacolithic and Mesolithic stone tools in India. 6. "Ceramics are the fingerprints of ancient societies. " Elaborate this statement in the light of petrographic, chemical and stylistic analyses of pottery. 7. Write a comprehensive report of your visit to any one archacological site/museum, focusing on the most significant artefacts and their interpretative value. 8. Write short notes on any two of the following: (a) Experimental archaeology (b) Conservation and preservation of antiquities (c) Marine archaeology in India. (d) Radiocarbon and Potassium-Argon dating