Question

Match List - I with List - II. List - I List - II
A. Female Mandible I. Angle of body with ramus less obtuse
B. Male Mandible II. Angle of Mandible inverted
C. Female Pelvis III. Subpubic angle 70°–75°
D. Male Pelvis IV. Subpubic angle 90°–100°
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• B. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• C. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• D. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

Hint:

Female pelvis = wider angle (90°–100°); Male pelvis = narrow (70°–75°).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Sex determination in forensic anthropology relies on morphological differences in skeletal structures, especially mandible and pelvis.

Step 1: Female Mandible (A).
Female mandible typically has a more obtuse angle and a rounded contour. The mandibular angle often appears inverted.
Thus, A $\rightarrow$ II.

Step 2: Male Mandible (B).
Male mandible is more robust with a less obtuse (more acute) angle between body and ramus.
Thus, B $\rightarrow$ I.

Step 3: Female Pelvis (C).
Female pelvis is adapted for childbirth and has a wider subpubic angle, typically 90°–100°.
Thus, C $\rightarrow$ IV.

Step 4: Male Pelvis (D).
Male pelvis is narrower with a subpubic angle around 70°–75°.
Thus, D $\rightarrow$ III.

Step 5: Forming correct combination.
\[ A-II,\quad B-I,\quad C-IV,\quad D-III \] Final Conclusion:
Hence, the correct answer is option (2).