UPSC ANTHROPOLOGY

OPTIONAL for UPSC

BEST COACHING CLASSES FOR UPSC IN DELHI, INDIA
 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.
 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 .
 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.
 COURSE SUMMARY & FEATURES

1) 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.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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.
5) 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.
6) 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.
 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.