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UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
PAPER-II
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UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
PAPER-II
UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
1.1 Evolution of the Indian Culture and Civilization — Prehistoric (Palaeolithic,
Mesolithic, Neolithic and Neolithic Chalcolithic). Protohistoric (Indus Civilization):
PreHarappan, Harappan and post-Harappan cultures. Contributions of tribal cultures
to Indian civilization.
1. Discuss the characteristic features of Neolithic-culture in India. 20 M (2020)
2. Discuss the Contributions of V.N.Misra to archaeological anthropology in India. 15 M
(2020)
3. Contributions of Robert Bruce Foote to Indian archaeology. 10 M (2020)
4. Debates on Aryan invasion. 10 M (2020)
5. Distribution of neolithic sites in India. 10 marks (2019)
6. Describe the palaeolithic culture with special reference to Soanian tradition. Indicate
the problems of describe the Indian palaeolithic 15+5=20 M (2019)
7. What has been the contributions of tribal people to the Indian independence movement.
15 marks 2019
8. What kind of society may be reconstructed from the archaeological evidences of
Harappan culture. 20 Marks 2019
9. Examine the regional variations of Mesolithic cultures of India. 20 marks (2018)
10. Explain the contribution of tribal cultures to Indian civilization. 20 marks(2018)
11. Neolithic cultures of south India. 10m (2017)
12. Describe the salient features of chalcolithic cultures of the deccan. 15m (2017)
13. Describe various aspects of trade and religion of Harappan civilization.15m (2017)
14. Give the detail appraisal of skeletal remains from chalcolithic culture of undivided
Punjab. (2016)20M
15. Short notes on Mesolithic findings from Belan valley. 10 M (2016)
16. South Indian paleoliths (10Marks 2015)
17. Prehistoric Rock art of central India. (10Marks 2015)
18. Discuss the significance of Harappan civilization sites from India. (15Marks 2015)
19. Neolithic cultures of NE India (10Marks 2014)
20. Describe what is known of Harappan Religion. Have some of its elements continued
into later Hinduism? Discuss. (20Marks 2014)
21. Discuss salient features of Mesolithic culture in India with special reference to western
India. (10Marks - 2013)
22. Indian Paleolithic culture can neither be conceived chronologically homogenous nor as
a uniform cultural phase. Discuss. (15Marks - 2013)
23. Discuss the significance of study of religious centres to the understanding of Indian
civilization. (20Marks - 2013)
24. Soan culture. (12Marks - 2012) (30Marks - 2011)
25. Paleolithic Art. (12Marks - 2012)
26. Compare the salient features and distribution of the Middle Paleolithic and Upper
Paleolithic cultures in India. Add a note on the tool traditions of the Upper Paleolithic
period. (30Marks - 2012)
27. Iron age in Gangetic region (15Marks - 2011)
28. Describe the characteristic feature of Mesolithic cultures in India? (30Marks - 2011)
29. Neolithic Culture in India (15 Marks - 2010) (S.N - 2007) (L.Q - 1992)
30. Proto Neolithic (S.N - 1999)
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UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
PAPER-II
UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
1.1 Evolution of the Indian Culture and Civilization — Prehistoric (Palaeolithic,
Mesolithic, Neolithic and Neolithic Chalcolithic). Protohistoric (Indus Civilization):
PreHarappan, Harappan and post-Harappan cultures. Contributions of tribal cultures
to Indian civilization.
1. Discuss the characteristic features of Neolithic-culture in India. 20 M (2020)
2. Discuss the Contributions of V.N.Misra to archaeological anthropology in India. 15 M
(2020)
3. Contributions of Robert Bruce Foote to Indian archaeology. 10 M (2020)
4. Debates on Aryan invasion. 10 M (2020)
5. Distribution of neolithic sites in India. 10 marks (2019)
6. Describe the palaeolithic culture with special reference to Soanian tradition. Indicate
the problems of describe the Indian palaeolithic 15+5=20 M (2019)
7. What has been the contributions of tribal people to the Indian independence movement.
15 marks 2019
8. What kind of society may be reconstructed from the archaeological evidences of
Harappan culture. 20 Marks 2019
9. Examine the regional variations of Mesolithic cultures of India. 20 marks (2018)
10. Explain the contribution of tribal cultures to Indian civilization. 20 marks(2018)
11. Neolithic cultures of south India. 10m (2017)
12. Describe the salient features of chalcolithic cultures of the deccan. 15m (2017)
13. Describe various aspects of trade and religion of Harappan civilization.15m (2017)
14. Give the detail appraisal of skeletal remains from chalcolithic culture of undivided
Punjab. (2016)20M
15. Short notes on Mesolithic findings from Belan valley. 10 M (2016)
16. South Indian paleoliths (10Marks 2015)
17. Prehistoric Rock art of central India. (10Marks 2015)
18. Discuss the significance of Harappan civilization sites from India. (15Marks 2015)
19. Neolithic cultures of NE India (10Marks 2014)
20. Describe what is known of Harappan Religion. Have some of its elements continued
into later Hinduism? Discuss. (20Marks 2014)
21. Discuss salient features of Mesolithic culture in India with special reference to western
India. (10Marks - 2013)
22. Indian Paleolithic culture can neither be conceived chronologically homogenous nor as
a uniform cultural phase. Discuss. (15Marks - 2013)
23. Discuss the significance of study of religious centres to the understanding of Indian
civilization. (20Marks - 2013)
24. Soan culture. (12Marks - 2012) (30Marks - 2011)
25. Paleolithic Art. (12Marks - 2012)
26. Compare the salient features and distribution of the Middle Paleolithic and Upper
Paleolithic cultures in India. Add a note on the tool traditions of the Upper Paleolithic
period. (30Marks - 2012)
27. Iron age in Gangetic region (15Marks - 2011)
28. Describe the characteristic feature of Mesolithic cultures in India? (30Marks - 2011)
29. Neolithic Culture in India (15 Marks - 2010) (S.N - 2007) (L.Q - 1992)
30. Proto Neolithic (S.N - 1999)
UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
31. Urban Planning in Harappan Culture (15 Marks - 2010)
32. Comment in detail on the socio-cultural life of the people of the Indus Valley
Civilization (30 Marks- 2010)
33. Examine Gorden Childe’s statement ‘Neolithic_Culture is a Revolution (15 Marks -
2010)
34. Examine the contribution of Mesolithic culture to the rise of Neolithic culture (10
Marks — 2009)
35. ‘Langhnaj’ (S.N-2008)
36. Burzahom (S.N - 2006) Mesolithic culture is India (S.N - 2005)
37. Discuss the economic basis of Indus Valley Civilization. What were the factors of its
decline? (LQ - 2005) (L.Q - 2000) (S.N - 1994)
38. Typo-technology of Indian Paleolithic culture (S.N - 2004)
39. Critically examine the contributions of tribal cultures to the development of Vedic
Culture. (L.Q -2003)
40. Name a few Chalcolithic sites in India and describe their most salient features. (LQ -
2002)
41. Ecological adaptation during Mesolithic. (S.N - 2001)
42. Critically examine evidence of Upper Paleolithic in India, Discuss its characteristics.
(L.Q - 2001)
43. Critically examine various sources of India’s Culture & Civilization; also distinguish
between primary and secondary civilizations (L.Q 1999)
44. Sohanian Tradition (S.N - 1998)
45. Describe the socio Cultural characteristics of the Neolithic period in India with suitable
examples (L.Q - 1998)
46. Components of culture and its link with civilization (S.N -1997)
47. Neolithic tool typology and technology of fabrication (S.N - 1996)
48. Discuss the Cultural characteristics of upper Paleolithic period. Indicate its genesis and
development in Indian context pointing to Distribution and chronology (L.Q-1996)
49. Genesis of Urbanization in India (S.N - 1995)
50. Point out the salient features of middle Paleolithic industries and their markers.
Illustrate your answer with examples from India.(L.Q.1994)
51. To what extent could the Mesolithic culture be attributed to a phase of transition
between Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures? Illustrate the answer with apt examples.
(L.Q. 1993)
52. What are the important features of Indus valley civilization? Examine the conditions
that may have led to urbanization in the lndus Region. (L.Q - 1990)
53. Indus Valley Civilization is regarded as the beginning of urban life in India. Discuss
(S.N - 1989)
1.2 Palaeo – Anthropological evidences from India with special reference to Siwaliks and
Narmada basin (Ramapithecus, Sivapithecus & Narmada Man).
1. Narmada man. 10 M (2020)
2. Phylogenetic position and morphological features of Ramapithecus. 10M 2019
3. Describe the salient features of Sivapithecus. 15 marks(2018)
4. Discuss the salient features of Ramapithecus.15m (2017)
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UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
PAPER-II
UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
1.1 Evolution of the Indian Culture and Civilization — Prehistoric (Palaeolithic,
Mesolithic, Neolithic and Neolithic Chalcolithic). Protohistoric (Indus Civilization):
PreHarappan, Harappan and post-Harappan cultures. Contributions of tribal cultures
to Indian civilization.
1. Discuss the characteristic features of Neolithic-culture in India. 20 M (2020)
2. Discuss the Contributions of V.N.Misra to archaeological anthropology in India. 15 M
(2020)
3. Contributions of Robert Bruce Foote to Indian archaeology. 10 M (2020)
4. Debates on Aryan invasion. 10 M (2020)
5. Distribution of neolithic sites in India. 10 marks (2019)
6. Describe the palaeolithic culture with special reference to Soanian tradition. Indicate
the problems of describe the Indian palaeolithic 15+5=20 M (2019)
7. What has been the contributions of tribal people to the Indian independence movement.
15 marks 2019
8. What kind of society may be reconstructed from the archaeological evidences of
Harappan culture. 20 Marks 2019
9. Examine the regional variations of Mesolithic cultures of India. 20 marks (2018)
10. Explain the contribution of tribal cultures to Indian civilization. 20 marks(2018)
11. Neolithic cultures of south India. 10m (2017)
12. Describe the salient features of chalcolithic cultures of the deccan. 15m (2017)
13. Describe various aspects of trade and religion of Harappan civilization.15m (2017)
14. Give the detail appraisal of skeletal remains from chalcolithic culture of undivided
Punjab. (2016)20M
15. Short notes on Mesolithic findings from Belan valley. 10 M (2016)
16. South Indian paleoliths (10Marks 2015)
17. Prehistoric Rock art of central India. (10Marks 2015)
18. Discuss the significance of Harappan civilization sites from India. (15Marks 2015)
19. Neolithic cultures of NE India (10Marks 2014)
20. Describe what is known of Harappan Religion. Have some of its elements continued
into later Hinduism? Discuss. (20Marks 2014)
21. Discuss salient features of Mesolithic culture in India with special reference to western
India. (10Marks - 2013)
22. Indian Paleolithic culture can neither be conceived chronologically homogenous nor as
a uniform cultural phase. Discuss. (15Marks - 2013)
23. Discuss the significance of study of religious centres to the understanding of Indian
civilization. (20Marks - 2013)
24. Soan culture. (12Marks - 2012) (30Marks - 2011)
25. Paleolithic Art. (12Marks - 2012)
26. Compare the salient features and distribution of the Middle Paleolithic and Upper
Paleolithic cultures in India. Add a note on the tool traditions of the Upper Paleolithic
period. (30Marks - 2012)
27. Iron age in Gangetic region (15Marks - 2011)
28. Describe the characteristic feature of Mesolithic cultures in India? (30Marks - 2011)
29. Neolithic Culture in India (15 Marks - 2010) (S.N - 2007) (L.Q - 1992)
30. Proto Neolithic (S.N - 1999)
UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
31. Urban Planning in Harappan Culture (15 Marks - 2010)
32. Comment in detail on the socio-cultural life of the people of the Indus Valley
Civilization (30 Marks- 2010)
33. Examine Gorden Childe’s statement ‘Neolithic_Culture is a Revolution (15 Marks -
2010)
34. Examine the contribution of Mesolithic culture to the rise of Neolithic culture (10
Marks — 2009)
35. ‘Langhnaj’ (S.N-2008)
36. Burzahom (S.N - 2006) Mesolithic culture is India (S.N - 2005)
37. Discuss the economic basis of Indus Valley Civilization. What were the factors of its
decline? (LQ - 2005) (L.Q - 2000) (S.N - 1994)
38. Typo-technology of Indian Paleolithic culture (S.N - 2004)
39. Critically examine the contributions of tribal cultures to the development of Vedic
Culture. (L.Q -2003)
40. Name a few Chalcolithic sites in India and describe their most salient features. (LQ -
2002)
41. Ecological adaptation during Mesolithic. (S.N - 2001)
42. Critically examine evidence of Upper Paleolithic in India, Discuss its characteristics.
(L.Q - 2001)
43. Critically examine various sources of India’s Culture & Civilization; also distinguish
between primary and secondary civilizations (L.Q 1999)
44. Sohanian Tradition (S.N - 1998)
45. Describe the socio Cultural characteristics of the Neolithic period in India with suitable
examples (L.Q - 1998)
46. Components of culture and its link with civilization (S.N -1997)
47. Neolithic tool typology and technology of fabrication (S.N - 1996)
48. Discuss the Cultural characteristics of upper Paleolithic period. Indicate its genesis and
development in Indian context pointing to Distribution and chronology (L.Q-1996)
49. Genesis of Urbanization in India (S.N - 1995)
50. Point out the salient features of middle Paleolithic industries and their markers.
Illustrate your answer with examples from India.(L.Q.1994)
51. To what extent could the Mesolithic culture be attributed to a phase of transition
between Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures? Illustrate the answer with apt examples.
(L.Q. 1993)
52. What are the important features of Indus valley civilization? Examine the conditions
that may have led to urbanization in the lndus Region. (L.Q - 1990)
53. Indus Valley Civilization is regarded as the beginning of urban life in India. Discuss
(S.N - 1989)
1.2 Palaeo – Anthropological evidences from India with special reference to Siwaliks and
Narmada basin (Ramapithecus, Sivapithecus & Narmada Man).
1. Narmada man. 10 M (2020)
2. Phylogenetic position and morphological features of Ramapithecus. 10M 2019
3. Describe the salient features of Sivapithecus. 15 marks(2018)
4. Discuss the salient features of Ramapithecus.15m (2017)
UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
5. Delineate the salient characteristics of ‘ Narmada man’ and examine its phylogentic
significance.(2016)
6. Describe the Paleoanthropological fossil finds from Siwalik Hills. Examine the
contribution of Siwalik fossils to paleoanthropological knowledge. (15Marks 2015)
7. Describe the evolutionary significance of the fossil finds of the Narmada Basin.
(15Marks 2014)
8. Examine the debates related to Ramapithecus. (10Marks - 2013)
9. Narmada Man. (12Marks - 2012)
10. Sivapithecus (15 Marks - 2010)
11. Importance of Siwaliks in Anthropology (20 Marks — 2009)
12. Paleoanthroplogical significance of Narmada Man (S.N - 2008)
13. Home erectus narmadensis (S.N - 1993)
1.3 Ethno-archaeology in India: The concept of ethno-archaeology; Survivals and
Parallels among the hunting, foraging, fishing, pastoral & peasant communities Including
arts and crafts producing communities.
1) Discuss the importance of ethnoarchaeology in reconstructing the past citing Indian
examples. 15 M (2020)
2) Ethnoarhaeological analysis of hunting activities of contemporary tribal communities.
10M (2019)
3) Ethno-archaeology as a research strategy. 10 M (2018)
4) Write short notes on Ethno-archaeology. 10m (2017)
5) Discuss the relevance of art and craft traditions in the understanding of Indian
archaeology. 15m (2017)
6) Ethno archaeological evidencesfor the survival of hunting-gathering traditions. (2016)
7) Discuss the importance of the ethno-archaeological approach to the study of indigenous
craft in India. (15Marks 2014)
8) Colonial Ethnography. (12Marks - 2012)
9) New Archaeology (20 Marks — 2009)
10) Concept Ethno Archeology (S.N - 2008)
2. Demographic profile of India: Ethnic and linguistic elements in the Indian population
and their distribution. Indian population – factors influencing its structure & growth.
1. Dravidian languages. 10 M (2020)
2. Distribution of Tibeto-Burman group of languages in India. 10 M 2019
3. What are the various factors influencing population growth in India? Discuss. 15 marks
(2018)
4. Write a shrort notes on Endangered Languages. 10 M (2018)
5. Write short notes on Austro-Asiatic linguistic groups in India. 10m (2017)
6. Give your assessment of the reason for the imbalance in the sex-ratio in India. 20m
(2017)
7. Short notes on linguistic elements in Indian population. 10 M (2016)
8. Briefly describe the classical model of ethnic and linguistic classifications of Indian
population. Discuss its relevance today. (15Marks 2015)
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UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
PAPER-II
UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
1.1 Evolution of the Indian Culture and Civilization — Prehistoric (Palaeolithic,
Mesolithic, Neolithic and Neolithic Chalcolithic). Protohistoric (Indus Civilization):
PreHarappan, Harappan and post-Harappan cultures. Contributions of tribal cultures
to Indian civilization.
1. Discuss the characteristic features of Neolithic-culture in India. 20 M (2020)
2. Discuss the Contributions of V.N.Misra to archaeological anthropology in India. 15 M
(2020)
3. Contributions of Robert Bruce Foote to Indian archaeology. 10 M (2020)
4. Debates on Aryan invasion. 10 M (2020)
5. Distribution of neolithic sites in India. 10 marks (2019)
6. Describe the palaeolithic culture with special reference to Soanian tradition. Indicate
the problems of describe the Indian palaeolithic 15+5=20 M (2019)
7. What has been the contributions of tribal people to the Indian independence movement.
15 marks 2019
8. What kind of society may be reconstructed from the archaeological evidences of
Harappan culture. 20 Marks 2019
9. Examine the regional variations of Mesolithic cultures of India. 20 marks (2018)
10. Explain the contribution of tribal cultures to Indian civilization. 20 marks(2018)
11. Neolithic cultures of south India. 10m (2017)
12. Describe the salient features of chalcolithic cultures of the deccan. 15m (2017)
13. Describe various aspects of trade and religion of Harappan civilization.15m (2017)
14. Give the detail appraisal of skeletal remains from chalcolithic culture of undivided
Punjab. (2016)20M
15. Short notes on Mesolithic findings from Belan valley. 10 M (2016)
16. South Indian paleoliths (10Marks 2015)
17. Prehistoric Rock art of central India. (10Marks 2015)
18. Discuss the significance of Harappan civilization sites from India. (15Marks 2015)
19. Neolithic cultures of NE India (10Marks 2014)
20. Describe what is known of Harappan Religion. Have some of its elements continued
into later Hinduism? Discuss. (20Marks 2014)
21. Discuss salient features of Mesolithic culture in India with special reference to western
India. (10Marks - 2013)
22. Indian Paleolithic culture can neither be conceived chronologically homogenous nor as
a uniform cultural phase. Discuss. (15Marks - 2013)
23. Discuss the significance of study of religious centres to the understanding of Indian
civilization. (20Marks - 2013)
24. Soan culture. (12Marks - 2012) (30Marks - 2011)
25. Paleolithic Art. (12Marks - 2012)
26. Compare the salient features and distribution of the Middle Paleolithic and Upper
Paleolithic cultures in India. Add a note on the tool traditions of the Upper Paleolithic
period. (30Marks - 2012)
27. Iron age in Gangetic region (15Marks - 2011)
28. Describe the characteristic feature of Mesolithic cultures in India? (30Marks - 2011)
29. Neolithic Culture in India (15 Marks - 2010) (S.N - 2007) (L.Q - 1992)
30. Proto Neolithic (S.N - 1999)
UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
31. Urban Planning in Harappan Culture (15 Marks - 2010)
32. Comment in detail on the socio-cultural life of the people of the Indus Valley
Civilization (30 Marks- 2010)
33. Examine Gorden Childe’s statement ‘Neolithic_Culture is a Revolution (15 Marks -
2010)
34. Examine the contribution of Mesolithic culture to the rise of Neolithic culture (10
Marks — 2009)
35. ‘Langhnaj’ (S.N-2008)
36. Burzahom (S.N - 2006) Mesolithic culture is India (S.N - 2005)
37. Discuss the economic basis of Indus Valley Civilization. What were the factors of its
decline? (LQ - 2005) (L.Q - 2000) (S.N - 1994)
38. Typo-technology of Indian Paleolithic culture (S.N - 2004)
39. Critically examine the contributions of tribal cultures to the development of Vedic
Culture. (L.Q -2003)
40. Name a few Chalcolithic sites in India and describe their most salient features. (LQ -
2002)
41. Ecological adaptation during Mesolithic. (S.N - 2001)
42. Critically examine evidence of Upper Paleolithic in India, Discuss its characteristics.
(L.Q - 2001)
43. Critically examine various sources of India’s Culture & Civilization; also distinguish
between primary and secondary civilizations (L.Q 1999)
44. Sohanian Tradition (S.N - 1998)
45. Describe the socio Cultural characteristics of the Neolithic period in India with suitable
examples (L.Q - 1998)
46. Components of culture and its link with civilization (S.N -1997)
47. Neolithic tool typology and technology of fabrication (S.N - 1996)
48. Discuss the Cultural characteristics of upper Paleolithic period. Indicate its genesis and
development in Indian context pointing to Distribution and chronology (L.Q-1996)
49. Genesis of Urbanization in India (S.N - 1995)
50. Point out the salient features of middle Paleolithic industries and their markers.
Illustrate your answer with examples from India.(L.Q.1994)
51. To what extent could the Mesolithic culture be attributed to a phase of transition
between Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures? Illustrate the answer with apt examples.
(L.Q. 1993)
52. What are the important features of Indus valley civilization? Examine the conditions
that may have led to urbanization in the lndus Region. (L.Q - 1990)
53. Indus Valley Civilization is regarded as the beginning of urban life in India. Discuss
(S.N - 1989)
1.2 Palaeo – Anthropological evidences from India with special reference to Siwaliks and
Narmada basin (Ramapithecus, Sivapithecus & Narmada Man).
1. Narmada man. 10 M (2020)
2. Phylogenetic position and morphological features of Ramapithecus. 10M 2019
3. Describe the salient features of Sivapithecus. 15 marks(2018)
4. Discuss the salient features of Ramapithecus.15m (2017)
UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
5. Delineate the salient characteristics of ‘ Narmada man’ and examine its phylogentic
significance.(2016)
6. Describe the Paleoanthropological fossil finds from Siwalik Hills. Examine the
contribution of Siwalik fossils to paleoanthropological knowledge. (15Marks 2015)
7. Describe the evolutionary significance of the fossil finds of the Narmada Basin.
(15Marks 2014)
8. Examine the debates related to Ramapithecus. (10Marks - 2013)
9. Narmada Man. (12Marks - 2012)
10. Sivapithecus (15 Marks - 2010)
11. Importance of Siwaliks in Anthropology (20 Marks — 2009)
12. Paleoanthroplogical significance of Narmada Man (S.N - 2008)
13. Home erectus narmadensis (S.N - 1993)
1.3 Ethno-archaeology in India: The concept of ethno-archaeology; Survivals and
Parallels among the hunting, foraging, fishing, pastoral & peasant communities Including
arts and crafts producing communities.
1) Discuss the importance of ethnoarchaeology in reconstructing the past citing Indian
examples. 15 M (2020)
2) Ethnoarhaeological analysis of hunting activities of contemporary tribal communities.
10M (2019)
3) Ethno-archaeology as a research strategy. 10 M (2018)
4) Write short notes on Ethno-archaeology. 10m (2017)
5) Discuss the relevance of art and craft traditions in the understanding of Indian
archaeology. 15m (2017)
6) Ethno archaeological evidencesfor the survival of hunting-gathering traditions. (2016)
7) Discuss the importance of the ethno-archaeological approach to the study of indigenous
craft in India. (15Marks 2014)
8) Colonial Ethnography. (12Marks - 2012)
9) New Archaeology (20 Marks — 2009)
10) Concept Ethno Archeology (S.N - 2008)
2. Demographic profile of India: Ethnic and linguistic elements in the Indian population
and their distribution. Indian population – factors influencing its structure & growth.
1. Dravidian languages. 10 M (2020)
2. Distribution of Tibeto-Burman group of languages in India. 10 M 2019
3. What are the various factors influencing population growth in India? Discuss. 15 marks
(2018)
4. Write a shrort notes on Endangered Languages. 10 M (2018)
5. Write short notes on Austro-Asiatic linguistic groups in India. 10m (2017)
6. Give your assessment of the reason for the imbalance in the sex-ratio in India. 20m
(2017)
7. Short notes on linguistic elements in Indian population. 10 M (2016)
8. Briefly describe the classical model of ethnic and linguistic classifications of Indian
population. Discuss its relevance today. (15Marks 2015)
UPSC (CSM) ANTHROPOLOGY- TOPICWISE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
9. Outline the distribution of Dravidian languages in India and describe their cultural
significance. (15Marks 2014) (S.N - 1990)
10. Major linguistic divisions of India (10Marks 2014)
11. Contribution of H. H. Risley to the ‘Aryan’ debate (10Marks 2014)
12. Negrito Elements in India (S.N - 2000)
13. Controversy over the existence of Negrito racial strain in Indian population. (S.N -
1992)
14. Describe the linguistic elements in Indian population? (15Marks - 2011)
15. Critically examine the factors responsible for the high population growth in India and
suggest suitable measures for population Control. (30 + 15 Marks —2010)
16. Discuss the relevance of Guha’s racial classification in the context of India’s ethnic
groups. (15 Marks — 2010) (S.N - 1991)
17. Mediterranean element in Indian Population (S.N - 2008)
18. The distribution of Indo-Aryan Languages (S.N - 2008)
19. Is Risley’s Racial Classification of Indian Population valid? Critically discuss with the
help of suitable examples. (L.Q - 2008)
20. Describe Ethnic elements in the Indian Population focusing either on Risley’s or Guha’s
classification. (L.Q - 2007)
21. Write in brief about the population growth of India, indicating its causes and measures
of its control. (L.Q - 2006)
22. Demographic transition in India (SN - 2004)
23. Bring out the inter relationship between population growth and development in the
Indian context. (L.Q - 2004)
24. Age specific and sex specific mortality rates and dependant factors. (S.N 2002)
25. Discuss the major linguistic divisions in the India population. Also point out the role of
language in ethno political movements (S.N – 1996)
26. Social implications of sex ratio in Indian population (SN 1995)
27. What are the major linguistic families in India? Identify such families showing the
geographical distribution and the population Groups under different families. (L.Q -
1993)
28. Distribution of Austric family of languages in India. (S.N -1989)
3.1 The structure and nature of traditional Indian Social System: Varnashram,
Purushartha, Karma, Rina & Rebirth.
1) Use of karma and rebirth in justifying the varna system. 10 M 2019.
2) Philosophy behind Purusharthas. 10 M (2018)
3) Write short notes on varnashram and concept of rina.10m (2018)
4) Youth Dormitory. (12Marks - 2012)
5) Philosophy behind Purushartha (15Marks - 2011)
6) Purusharthas (S.N 2007)
7) Significance of Purushartha (SN - 2003) Karma (S.N - 2006)
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Ans.Anthropology Paper 2 for the UPSC exam primarily covers topics such as Indian Society, Social Change, Tribal and Rural Communities in India, Cultural Anthropology, and the application of anthropology in various fields. It also includes the study of social institutions, kinship, religion, and economic systems.
| 2. How can one effectively prepare for Anthropology Paper 2 in the UPSC exam? | |
Ans.Effective preparation for Anthropology Paper 2 involves a thorough understanding of the syllabus, regular reading of standard textbooks, and making concise notes. It is also helpful to solve previous years' question papers, participate in group discussions, and stay updated with current affairs related to anthropology.
| 3. What is the significance of tribal studies in Anthropology Paper 2 for UPSC? | |
Ans.Tribal studies are significant in Anthropology Paper 2 as they provide insights into the diverse cultures, social structures, and economic systems of indigenous communities in India. This knowledge is essential for understanding social issues and formulating policies aimed at tribal development and welfare.
| 4. How are concepts of social change addressed in Anthropology Paper 2? | |
Ans.Concepts of social change in Anthropology Paper 2 are addressed through the examination of factors that influence change, such as globalization, urbanization, and technological advancements. The paper explores how these changes affect social structures, relationships, and cultural practices within societies.
| 5. What are the common challenges faced by candidates while preparing for Anthropology Paper 2? | |
Ans.Common challenges faced by candidates include the vastness of the syllabus, difficulty in understanding complex concepts, and the need for analytical skills to answer application-based questions. Time management and consistent revision are also crucial challenges that candidates must overcome to perform well in the exam.
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