2.5 Kinship: Consanguinity and Affinity; Principles and types of descent (Unilineal, Double, Bilateral, Ambilineal); Forms of descent groups (lineage, clan, phratry, moiety and kindred); Kinship terminology (descriptive and classificatory); Descent, Filiation and Complimentary Filiation; Descent and Alliance.
Previous Questions:
* Double Descent (10Marks 2014)
* Various types of descent (10Marks 2013) (S.N – 2008)
* Describe types of kinship groups formed on the basis of different principles(20Marks 2012)
* Segmentary lineage and territoriality (15 Marks – 2010)
* Define kinship & throw light on ‘functional importance’ of kinship in Anthro. (L.Q – 2003)
*Explain the salient features of Descent and Alliance theories.
Discuss their relevance to the analysis and understanding of social structure (L.Q – 2001)
* Discuss the distinguishing features of unilineal, bilineal and bilateral kin groups with
Suitable examples in support of your answer. (L.Q -1997)
* Kinship terms and Kinship behavior (S.N – 1994)
* Difference between clan and lineage in primitive society (S.N -1986)
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