How to Prepare Anthropology Optional for IAS

Those candidates who have read Biology or not as a subject in graduation can certainly consider Anthropology as an optional subject. If you have an interest in reading and learning about tribal issues. The issues pertaining to Indian society (as Anthropology is close to Sociology but more scientific in approach). A good understanding of Anthropology helps in Essay paper, GS & Interview as well.

Preparation & Approach for Anthropology

For both Paper 1 and Paper 2, One must make short and crisp notes on areas like Archaeology and Hominid Fossils. The Physical Anthropology of paper 1 is marks fetching, therefore questions from this area must be attempted in examination.

Paper 2 has become dynamic for the last 2 years to keep watch on the current happening in newspapers which are related to the topics in Anthropology optional syllabus.

Efficiently use the Internet for any clarification or derivative study for related topics or issues. The annual report published in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and other governmental reports concerning the welfare of SC, ST, and minorities should be looked upon once.

Role of Anthropology Coaching

Coaching plays a very important role. Anthropology can be done without coaching classes too, but really hard work as a smart study has to be done by the aspirants. Some portion of the Anthropology syllabus can be left untouched as probably of asking questions from them is very less

Wherever it is necessary to study Printed notes from good teachers/institutes along with answer writing practice.

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Answer Writing for Anthropology optional

All answers must have an Introduction and Conclusion. The conclusion should be something contemporary or optimistic. Insert any current developments such as government programs or incidents into your answers if the question has been asked from the related topic from the Anthropology syllabus, especially for paper two.

Questions in Archaeology should be answered in four parts.

1. Time period, Tools and technology
2. Regional variation
3. Cultural advancements
4. The social life of humans living at that time period

1. Meaning, time period, species
2. Anatomical features
3. Cultural developments
4. Position in the evolutionary line

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