Question

Which of the following statements are correct?
• The essence of anthropology is holistic approach
• Anthropology is the study of man in time and space
• Anthropology is the study of plants
• Anthropology is the study of socio-cultural and physical evolution of man
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
• A, B and C only
• B, C and D only
• A, B and D only
• A, C and D only

• A. \(1\)
• B. \(2\)
• C. \(3\)
• D. \(4\)

Hint:

Anthropology is a holistic study of humans covering:
• Human evolution
• Culture
• Society
• Language
• Archaeology Plants are studied under Botany, not Anthropology.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Anthropology is the scientific study of humans, their biological characteristics, cultures, societies, evolution, and behavior across time and geographical space. The discipline is unique because it follows a: \[ Holistic Approach \] meaning it studies humans from multiple perspectives simultaneously:
• Biological
• Cultural
• Archaeological
• Linguistic
• Social Anthropology attempts to understand the complete human experience from ancient times to modern societies.

Step 1: Checking Statement A.
Statement A: \[ \text{“The essence of anthropology is holistic approach.”} \] This statement is absolutely correct. Anthropology studies human beings in a complete and integrated manner instead of focusing on only one aspect. It combines biological, cultural, social, linguistic, and archaeological perspectives. Hence: \[ A = \text{Correct} \]

Step 2: Checking Statement B.
Statement B: \[ \text{“Anthropology is the study of man in time and space.”} \] This is also correct. Anthropology studies:
• Humans across different historical periods (time)
• Humans across different geographical regions (space) Therefore: \[ B = \text{Correct} \]

Step 3: Checking Statement C.
Statement C: \[ \text{“Anthropology is the study of plants.”} \] This statement is incorrect. The scientific study of plants is called: \[ Botany \] Anthropology focuses on humans and human societies, not plants. Hence: \[ C = \text{Incorrect} \]

Step 4: Checking Statement D.
Statement D: \[ \text{“Anthropology is the study of socio-cultural and physical evolution of man.”} \] This statement is correct because anthropology studies:
• Physical evolution of humans
• Cultural development
• Social institutions
• Human adaptation and behavior Therefore: \[ D = \text{Correct} \]

Step 5: Selecting the correct combination.
Correct statements are: \[ A,\ B,\ D \] Thus the correct option is: \[ \boxed{(3)\ A,\ B\ and\ D\ only} \]