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.

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)

* What factors are responsible for bringing about variation in residence of different societies? Explain how kinship influences man’s social life. (30 Marks — 2010)

* 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)

* What is Kinship System? Describe the changing roles of the system in the context of westernization in India. (L.Q – 1995)

* Kinship terms and Kinship behavior (S.N – 1994)

* What is kinship system? Discuss its relevance in understanding the social structure of society. (LQ – 1991)

* Difference between clan and lineage in primitive society (S.N -1986)