IAS EXAM PORTAL : (Getting Started) Anthropology Optional Strategy by UPSC Topper Geetanjali Sharma (AIR-32) |  |
- (Getting Started) Anthropology Optional Strategy by UPSC Topper Geetanjali Sharma (AIR-32)
- Public Administration Mains 2020 : Solved Paper-2 (Question: 1)
- Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 02 April 2021
- (Audio Notes) Topic: "Discussion on Election Commission & its role in ensuring Free and Fair polls" 03 April 2021
- (Audio Notes) Topic: "Discussion on Voting for the Second phase of Assembly Elections in West Bengal and Assam" 02 April 2021
- (Audio Notes) Topic: "Discussion on Run up to the Second phase of Voting Tomorrow for Assembly Elections in West Bengal and Assam" 01 April 2021
- Current Affairs for IAS Exams - 02 April 2021
- (Audio Notes) Topic: "Discussion on second phase of upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam" 31 March 2021
- (VIDEO) Women Led Development Model : Rajya Sabha TV Big Picture Debate
- (VIDEO) Investment opportunities in healthcare : Rajya Sabha TV Big Picture Debate
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Physical Anthropology (Paper 1) | ||
Title | Primary source | Additional sources |
| Human evolution and emergence of man | Internet | P. Nath, Braintree |
| Characteristics of primates | Internet | P. Nath, Braintree |
| Phylogenetic status, characteristics, and geographical distribution of hominins | Internet | P. Nath |
| The biological basis of life | Khan Academy videos | Biology NCERT class 11th/12th |
| Human genetics | P. Nath | Internet, IGNOU pdfs |
| Mendelian genetics in man-family study etc | P. Nath | Internet, IGNOU pdf |
| Concept of genetic polymorphism etc | P. Nath | Internet, IGNOU pdfs |
| Chromosomes and chromosomal aberrations in man | P. Nath | Internet, IGNOU pdfs |
| Race and Racism | IGNOU Notes pdf | P. Nath, Internet |
| Age, sex and population variation as genetic marker | - | - |
| Concepts and methods of Ecological Anthropology | IGNOU Notes pdf | Kerala SCERT, P. Nath, Internet |
| Epidemiological Anthropology | Internet | |
| Concept of human growth and development | P. Nath | Internet, IGNOU pdf |
| The relevance of menarche, menopause, etc | IGNOU pdf | Internet |
| Applications of anthropology | IGNOU Notes pdf | P. Nath, Kerala SCERT |
P. Nath is one of the most popular books for UPSC Physical Anthropology
Socio-Cultural Anthropology (Paper 1) | ||
Title | Primary Source | Additional Sources |
| Meaning, scope, and development of Anthropology | IGNOU pdf | |
| Relationship with other disciplines | Braintree | |
| Main branches of anthropology and relevance | IGNOU pdf | |
| Nature of culture | Muniratnam notes | Braintree, Internet |
| Nature of society | Sociology IGNOU pdf | Sociology NCERT |
| Marriage | Muniratnam notes | IGNOU pdf, Kerala SCERT |
| Family | Muniratnam notes | IGNOU pdf, Kerala SCERT |
| Kinship | Muniratnam notes | IGNOU pdf, Kerala SCERT |
| Economic Organisation | Muniratnam notes | IGNOU pdf, Kerala SCERT |
| Political organization and social control | Muniratnam notes | IGNOU pdf (also Sociology pdfs) |
| Religion | Muniratnam notes | IGNOU pdf, Internet, Kerala SCERT |
| Anthropological theories | Internet and IGNOU pdfs | Himanshu Jain notes on theories |
| Culture, Language, and Communication | Ember and Ember | Internet |
| Research methods in Anthropology | IGNOU pdf | Kerala SCERT |
Archaeological Anthropology (Paper 1 and Paper 2)
Title | Primary Source | Additional Sources |
| Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology | IGNOU pdf | Internet |
| Cultural Evolution | IGNOU pdf | Internet, Muniratnam Notes |
| Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization | Muniratnam Notes | Sachin Gupta sir notes, IGNOU pdf, Internet |
| Palaeo Anthropological pieces of evidence from India | IGNOU pdf | Internet |
| Ethno-archaeology in India | Internet | Topper test copies for more examples |
This is the topic that intrigued Geetanjali Enough To Pick Up Anthropology Optional
Indian Anthropology (Paper 2) | ||
Title | Primary Source | Additional Sources |
| Demographic profile of Inida | Nadeem Hasnain | Braintree, IGNOU pdf |
| Structure and nature of traditional Indian social system | Braintree | Muniratnam notes |
| Caste System in India | IGNOU pdf | Muniratnam notes, Braintree, IGNOU Sociology pdfs, Internet, Topper answer copies, Nadeem Hasnain |
| Sacred Complex and Nature-Man-Spirit complex | IGNOU pdf | Internet, Muniratnam notes, Nadeem Hasnain |
| Impact of Buddhism etc on Indian society | Muniratnam notes | Nadeem Hasnain |
| Emergence, growth, and development in India | IGNOU pdf | Kerala SCERT, Various pdfs |
| Indian Village | IGNOU pdf | Internet |
| Linguistic and religious minorities and their status | Internet | |
| Indigenous and exogenous processes of socio-cultural change in Indian society | IGNOU pdf | Nadeem Hasnain, Internet |
Tribal Anthropology (Paper 2) | ||
Title | Primary Source | Additional Sources |
| The tribal situation in India | IGNOU pdf | Nadeem Hasnain, Xaxa Committee report |
| Problems of tribal communities | Xaxa Committee report | Nadeem Hasnain, IGNOU pdf, Internet |
| Developmental projects and their impact | Xaxa Committee report | Nadeem Hasnain, IGNOU pdf, Internet |
| Problems of exploitation and deprivation | Xaxa Committee report | Nadeem Hasnain, IGNOU pdf, Internet |
| Social change and contemporary tribal societies | Xaxa Committee report | Nadeem Hasnain, IGNOU pdf, Internet |
| Concept of Ethnicity | IGNOU sociology pdfs | Various pdfs (google drive link) |
| Impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, etc on tribal societies | Nadeem Hasnain | Internet |
| Tribe and nation-state | IGNOU pdf | |
| History of administration of tribal areas | Xaxa Committee report | Internet |
| Concept of PVTGs | Xaxa Committee report | Internet |
| Role of NGOs in tribal development | Internet | |
| Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development | - | - |
| Contributions of anthropology to understanding regionalism etc | IGNOU pdf on ethnicity and ethnic movements | Internet, Xaxa committee |
Geetanjali also has her internet sources such as PDFs and documents, etc. uploaded at this drive location.
Advice To UPSC Aspirants
A good way to keep your revision on schedule
Start with checking out topper strategies and sources. Once you know what to cover, break it down into daily and weekly goals. Revision is key. Try to recall everything you have read about a topic immediately after finishing it. Set one day every 2 weeks to revise what all you have covered till then. Practice previous years' questions and you should be able to pull off the seemingly impossible task of adding your name to the final list of successful aspirants.
Best of luck.
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Public Administration Mains 2020 : Solved Paper-2 (Question: 1)
Posted: 02 Apr 2021 10:55 PM PDT
Public Administration Mains 2020 : Solved Paper Question Paper-2 (Question-1)
Section A
- Exam Name: UPSC IAS Mains Public Administration (Paper-II)
- Marks: 250
- Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Q1. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(a) Mughal administration incorporated a combination of Indian and extra-Indian elements. Discuss. (Paid)
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(b) There is a constant and continuous collision between bureaucratic values and democratic values which adversely affects development. Do you agree? Elaborate. (Free)
In most western Countries bureaucracy and democracy developed almost simultaneously. Thus the role of bureaucracy in a democracy is problematic because this is precisely one of the areas in which the democratic rules of the game are ill-defined, ambiguous, self-contradictory and controversial. The popular identification of bureaucracy with oppression cannot be taken lightly, since the extension of governmental functions has frequently curbed and sometimes obliterated the freedom of the individual. Yet, there is also much evidence to show that it has furthered the cause of freedom. Different scholars have approached the problem of overpowering bureaucracy's threat to democracy in different ways. Some safeguards have already been referred to while discussing bureaucracy vis-a-vis democracy in developing societies. Some other scholars suggest 'representative bureaucracy' or 'balanced bureaucracy' or participatory bureaucracy' as desirable structures to safeguard democracy.
(c) Parliamentary committees are at the deliberative core of parliamentary work which is crucial for resining legislations. Elucidate.
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(d) Considering India's diversity, the planning pattern of 'one-size-fits-all' was discarded in favour of indicative planning. To what extent has it been useful to India?
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(e) Even if all the States combine together, they cannot have their way decision-making in the GST Council, unless the Union agrees to it. Analyse this from the perspective of federalism in India.
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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 02 April 2021
Posted: 02 Apr 2021 10:06 PM PDT
Posted: 02 Apr 2021 10:06 PM PDT
Current Affairs Daily Voice Notes
Spotlight/News Analysis (03,April 2021):
- Topic of Discussion: Discussion on Election Commission & its role in ensuring Free and Fair polls
- Participants : Akshay Rout (Former DG, ECI);Vinay Kumar (Journalist)
Player-1 (English)
Posted: 02 Apr 2021 10:04 PM PDT
Current Affairs Daily Voice Notes
Spotlight/News Analysis (02,April 2021):
- Topic of Discussion: Discussion on Voting for the Second phase of Assembly Elections in West Bengal and Assam
- Participants : Sandeep Phukan (Political Analyst);Vinay Kumar (Journalist)
Player-1 (English)
Posted: 02 Apr 2021 10:00 PM PDT
Current Affairs Daily Voice Notes
Spotlight/News Analysis (01,April 2021):
- Topic of Discussion: Discussion on Run up to the Second phase of Voting Tomorrow for Assembly Elections in West Bengal and Assam
Current Affairs for IAS Exams - 02 April 2021
Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:58 PM PDT
Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:52 PM PDT
Current Affairs Daily Voice Notes
Spotlight/News Analysis (31,March 2021):
- Topic of Discussion: Discussion on second phase of upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam
- Participants : K S Sachchidanand Murthi (Political Analyst);Vinay Kumar (Journalist)
Player-1 (English)
(VIDEO) Women Led Development Model : Rajya Sabha TV Big Picture Debate
Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:43 PM PDT
(VIDEO) Women Led Development Model : Rajya Sabha TV Big Picture Debate
Topic of Discussion: Women Led Development Model : Rajya Sabha TV Big Picture Debate
Expert Panel Name :
- Rajani Seshadri, Chairperson, CII Indian Women Network, Southern Region
- Urmi Goswami, Assistant Editor, Economic Times
Anchor- Vishal Dahiya
(VIDEO) Investment opportunities in healthcare : Rajya Sabha TV Big Picture Debate
Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:37 PM PDT
(VIDEO) Investment opportunities in healthcare : Rajya Sabha TV Big Picture Debate
Topic of Discussion: Investment opportunities in healthcare : Rajya Sabha TV Big Picture Debate
Expert Panel Name :
- Urvashi Prasad, Public Policy Specialist, NITI Aayog
- Bishnu Panigrahi, Group Head (Medical Strategy and Operations), Fortis Healthcare
Anchor- Vishal Dahiya
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