Unique Academy Anthropology Simplified For UPSC Dr Vivek Bhasme 7th Revised Edition May 2023 Original Book
Total Pages:-664
Table of Contents
Unique Features of The Book
Tips for Anthropology Preparation
Anthropology Syllabus for UPSC Mains
Anthropology Paper-I
1.1 Meaning, Scope and Development of Anthropology
1.2 Relationships with other Disciplines
1.3 Main Branches of Anthropology, Their Scope and Relevance
1.4 Human Evolution and Emergence of Man and Other Topics
1.5 Characteristics of Primates and Other Topics 1.6 Phylogenetic Status, Characteristics and Geographical Distribution of Fossil Humans
1.7 The Biological Basis of Life
1.8 Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology and
1.1 Evolution of the Indian Culture and Civilization (Paper-II)
2.1 The Nature of Culture
2.2 The Nature of Society
2.3 Marriage
2.4 Family
2.5 Kinship
3. Economic Organization
4. Political Organization and Social Control
5. Religion
6. Anthropological Theories
7. Culture, Language and Communication
8. Research Methods Autopology
9.1 Human Genetics Methods and Application
9.2 Mendelian Genetics & Other Topics 93 Concept of Genetic Polymorphism and Selection and Other Topics
9.4 Chromosomes and Chromosomal Aberrations in Man and Other Topics
9.5 Race
9.6 Age, Sex and Population Variation as Genetic Marker and Other Topics
9.7 Concepts and Methods of Ecological Anthropology
9.8 Epidemiological Anthropology
10 Concept of Human Growth and Development
11.1 Relevance of Menarche, Menopause and Other Bioevents to Fertility, Fertility Patterns and Differentials. 11.2 Demographic Theories
11.3 Biological and Socio-Ecological Factors Influencing Fecundity, Fertility, Natality and Mortality
12 Applications of Anthropology
Anthropology Paper-II
1.1 Evolution of the Indian Culture and Civilization
1.2 Palaeo – Anthropological evidences from India with special reference to Siwaliks and Narmada basin (Ramapithecus, Sivapithecus and Narmada Man).
1.3 Ethno-Archaeology in India
2 Demographic Profile of India
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
4. Emergence and Growth of Anthropology in India, Contributions of the 18th, 19th and early 20th Century Scholar-Administrators.
Contributions of Indian Anthropologists to Tribal and Caste Studies.
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
6.1 Tribal Situation in India and Approaches to Tribal Development
6.2 Problems of the Tribal Communities
6.3 Developmental Projects and Their Impact on Tribal Displacement & Other Topics
7.1 Problems of Exploitation and Deprivation of Scheduled Castes & Other Topics
7.2 Social Change and Contemporary Tribal Societies and Other Topics
7.3 The Concept of Ethnicity and Other Topics
8.1 Impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and other Religions on Tribal Societies.
8.2 Tribe and Nation State
9.1 History of Administration of Tribal Areas and Other Topics
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.
Summary of Xaxa Committee Report
Anthropology Tests Syllabus
Test – 1
Test-2
Test -3
Test-4
Test-5
Test 6
Test-7 (Comprehensive Test on Paper 1)
Test-8 (Comprehensive Test on Paper 2)
Test-9 (Comprehensive Test on Paper 1)
Test-10 (Comprehensive Test on Paper 2)
Comparative Charts
▶️Covers the entire syllabus of paper 1 and 2 of anthropology in Question-Answer format, ▶️Provides ready to write ideal answers, ▶️Covers each and every topic and sub topic of syllabus, ▶️Covers questions with model answers from last 35 year’s(since 1985) UPSC mains, ▶️Tips for anthropology preparation and writing good answers, ▶️Comparative charts, ▶️UPSC stule practice test for self-evaluation: 10 test(6 section wise and 4 comprehensive)