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Physical variation in three Assamese castes.

B M Das

    Anthropologischer Anzeiger; Bericht Uber Die Biologisch-Anthropologische Literatur
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Physical traits in Assamese castes show distinct variations. Kaibartas differ in blood groups, earwax type, and fingerprints from Brahmins and Kalitas, suggesting genetic and environmental influences.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anthropology
    • Human Genetics
    • Population Studies

    Background:

    • Caste systems in India exhibit complex social and genetic structures.
    • Understanding physical trait variations within populations is crucial for evolutionary and anthropological studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate variations in physical traits among three Assamese caste populations: Brahmin, Kalita, and Kaibarta.
    • To analyze anthropometric characters, AB0 blood groups, cerumen type, hair cross-section, and finger patterns.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of physical traits across Brahmin, Kalita, and Kaibarta populations.
    • Examination of AB0 blood groups, cerumen type, hair morphology, dermatoglyphics, and anthropometric measurements.

    Main Results:

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    • Kaibarta population shows distinct patterns in AB0 blood groups, cerumen type, and fingerprints compared to Brahmin and Kalita.
    • Hair coarseness and certain anthropometric values exhibit hierarchical variation across the castes.
    • Brahmin and Kalita populations share similarities in several studied traits.

    Conclusions:

    • Genetic and environmental factors, including ethnic migration and gene flow, contribute to observed variations.
    • Population stratification influences the distribution of physical traits within the Assamese society.
    • The study highlights the complex interplay of factors shaping human variation in caste populations.