Chronicle Anthropology IAS Mains Solved Paper 2013-24 Edition English Medium Original Book
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Anthropology – IAS Mains Q & A – revised and updated edition (2023) covers topic-wise solutions to previous 10 years’ papers (2013-2022) as per the latest syllabus.
Ideally, going through last 10-15 years papers is enough for an aspirant to get a taste of the pattern of questions being asked and how their answers should be. So, keeping this in view, without compromising on quality of answers, we have provided last ten years’ answers. Further, this has been done to cap the price as well as number of pages i.e. to prevent the book getting bulkier.
Answer writing in this Book: We have put forth answers to each question as per the demand of the question. We have adopted an elaborate approach while writing these answers to arm you with relevant knowledge related to all aspects of a particular topic. In most of the answers, we have provided additional information, not necessarily adhering to the prescribed word limit but covering all dimensions to that question. This will enrich you with in-depth knowledge on that topic and help in writing better answers in future.
How to use this Book: This book will assist you in answer writing practice in two ways – use this book as a source of reference for the topics and write answers in your own unique way or alternatively, you may write previous years’ answers and compare them with the standard answers provided in this book.
Importance of Anthropology as an Optional: Anthropology is considered as one of the scoring subjects in CSE Mains examination. Further, it is easy to grasp, has a short syllabus, and over the time, there have been direct and repeating questions. Rather than scoring, it also have certain benefits in other G.S. papers – overlapping with GS – Society, Social issues, Tribal issues, Governance, Essay and Ethics. Preparation of Anthropology helps in preparation of society and social justice (GS I, II) and welfare of weaker section of society (GS ll) under Tribal Development topic; in the Essay Paper, tribal dimensions can be quoted in a better way; in Ethics’ case studies, tribal issues can be better handled; and in GS lll, Internal Security issue can be better understood. Also, a good portion of biotechnology and biology will also be covered.
Optional subjects have become the deciding factor in getting an interview call. Though UPSC has introduced four GS papers to give a level playing field to all, the dynamic and unpredictable questions of GS papers defeated the purpose and made Optional paper the magic wand. The toppers’ score also tells it loudly that optional subjects play a defining role in determining the selection of the candidates.
So, overall this book is an ideal companion for you going to appear for the Mains examination. To help the aspirants to get acclaimed with the pattern and trend of the exam, this book is a valuable gift to our readers.
• Civil Services (Mains) 2021 (Paper-I) I-XXVII
• Civil Services (Mains) 2021 (Paper-II) XXVIII-LIII
Unit – 1
1.1 Meaning, scope and development of Anthropology
1.2 Relationship with other disciplines
1.3 Main branches of Anthropology, their scope and relevance
1.4 Human evolution and emergence of Man,
1.5 Characteristics of Primates
1.6 Phylogenetic status, characteristics and geographical distribution
1.7 The Biological of Life
Unit – 2
2.1 The nature of culture
2.2 The nature of society
2.3 Marriage
2.4 Family
2.5 Kinship
Unit – 3
Economic organization
Unit – 4
Political organization and social control
Unit – 5
Religion
Unit – 6
Anthropological Theories
Unit – 7
Culture, language and communication
Unit – 8
Research methods in Anthropology
Unit – 9
9.1 Human genetics: Methods and application
9.2 Mendelian genetics in man-family study, single factor, multifactor, lethal, sub-lethal and polygenic inheritance in man
9.3 Concept of genetic polymorphism and selection
9.4 Chromosomes and chromosomal aberrations in man, methodology
9.5 Race and racism
9.6 Age, sex and population variation as genetic marker
9.7 Concepts and methods of Ecological Anthropology
9.8 Epidemiological Anthropology
Unit – 10
10. Concept of human growth and development
Unit – 11
11.1 Relevance of menarche, menopause and other bioevents of fertility,
11.2 Demographic Theories
11.2 Biological and socio-ecological factors influencing fecundity, fertility, natality and mortality
Unit – 12
12. Applications of Anthropology
PAPER-II
Unit – 1
1.1 Evolution of the Indian culture and civilization
1.2 Palaeo anthropological evidences from India
1.3 Ethno-archaeology in India
Unit – 2
2.1 Demographic profile of India
Unit – 3
3.1 The structure and nature of traditional Indian social system
3.2 Caste system in India
3.3 Sacred Complex and Nature-Man-Spirit Complex
3.4 Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity on Indian society
Unit – 4
4. Emergence and growth of anthropology in India
Unit – 5
5.1 Indian Village
5.2 Linguistic and religious minorities and their social, political and economic status
5.3 Indigenous and exogenous processes of socio-cultural change in Indian society
Unit – 6
6.1 Tribal situation in India
6.2 Problems of the tribal communities
6.3 Developmental projects and their impact on tribal displacement and problems of rehabilitation ..432
Unit – 7
7.1 Problems of exploitation and deprivation of ST/SC/OBC
7.2 Social change and contemporary tribal societies
7.3 The concept of ethnicity
Unit – 8
8.1 Impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and other religions on tribal societies
8.2 Tribe and nation state – a comparative study of tribal communities in India and other countries
Unit – 9
9.1 History of administration of tribal areas
9.2 Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development
9.3 Contributions of anthropology to the understanding of regionalism, communalism, and ethnic and political movements
