Anthropology Optional for UPSC

1. UPSC ANTHROPOLOGY OPTIONAL for UPSC Best Coaching classes for upsc in delhi, india

2. COURSE OVERVIEW • Anthropology is a social science not a biological science like history, Sociology, Economics & Political science which is one of the popular optional subjects in UPSC/IAS/PSC exam. • Anthropology is the study of man in totality including analyzing all types of culture and societies such as tribal and modern societies-their socio-culture associations viz. Marriage, family, kinship, economic association, political system and belief pattern like religion and magical. Anthropology also deals with prehistoric and modern societies i.e. socio-cultural development.

3. Apart from these, Anthropology studies man as a creature i.e. studying origin and development of their physical variants from place to place. Thus, the syllabus of all anthropology discretionary was well keeping up the tradition i.e. holism. Whereas, other social sciences deal with man at a peace meal fashion e.g. history studies past event of man, sociology deals with social structure of male not biological element of man in any way, while economics & political science dealing with political and economic institution .

4. Thus anthropology is a holistic study of man i.e. studying man in totality where as other social science studying man in an atomistic manner in dealing with man in part manner. • As far as anthropology syllabus in UPSC/PCS is considered the 1st paper deals with world anthropology i.e. socio cultural and biological evolution and variations across the world. While the 2nd paper is associated with Indian anthropology i.e. socio-cultural and biological evolution and variations of mankind to be studied in the Indian context. • Thus, the syllabus is well intended to consistently pursue the tradition of anthropology i.e. holism.

6. COURSE SUMMARY & FEATURES • Anthropology is an optional that might be chosen by pupils with any educational background such as students with arts, commerce, science and professional background including physicians, engineers, MBA, MCA, Biotech etc.. It does not require specialization. • Familiar and interesting contents: one must research institutions such as marriage, family, kinship, economic establishment, political system, religion and magic, which is a part and parcel of human beings. Moreover, you must study tribal individuals, human diversity and origin. Thus, things are comfortable and intriguing because of which the topic isn't hard to learn and comprehend.

7. Shorter syllabus-- complete coverage of the syllabus in a test oriented fashion can be achieved in a period of 3 weeks which additionally 5 days/week. So one can save yourself time and spend more time in G.S and article. • Subject matters mostly static and traditional in nature so one shouldn't be after newspaper, magazines or current affairs that are time consuming and annoying affairs.

8. Straight forward questions at the examination -the largest advantage: Replies can be ready ahead that can be memorized, practiced and revised a few times prior to the examination. And consequently you can replicate answers directly in the examination. It enriches rate of presentation, enhances quality of answers and following all one can try all of the questions within the limits of time. • Spin off benefits– anthropology has many benefits in G.S (culture, polity and governance, science and technology, social issues and ethics) and in easy as well.

9. Thus, anthropology is highly scoring and an optional of certainty. It means if one is bestowed with reliable guidance and working hard intelligently, one is sure to score extraordinarily i.e. 300+. These advantages are not found with other optional such as Public administration, geography, sociology, history and philosophy. Consequently, one could expect to secure IAS/IPS with certainty.