UPSC Mains ANTHROPOLOGY-PAPER-II 2011
22 Questions • 480 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers
1
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Philosophy behind Purushartha
PhilosophyIndian CultureEthics
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15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Factors contributing to communalism
Indian SocietyPolitySocial Issues
3
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Iron Age in Gangetic region
Ancient HistoryIndian CultureArchaeology
4
15 Marks150 Wordshard
Critique of the concept of Great and Little Tradition.
AnthropologyIndian SocietyCulture
5
30 Markshard
“Modernity has entered Indian character and society, but it has done so through assimilation, not replacement.” Discuss.
Indian SocietyGlobalizationCulture
6
15 Marksmedium
Describe the linguistic elements in Indian population.
Indian SocietyGeographyCulture
7
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the relevance of the concept of Dominant Caste in the context of Contemporary Indian Society.
Indian SocietyPolitySocial Issues
8
30 Marksmedium
Describe the characteristic features of Mesolithic Cultures in India.
Ancient HistoryArchaeologyIndian Culture
9
30 Marksmedium
Evaluate the contribution of American anthropologists to Indian anthropology.
AnthropologyIndian SocietyHistory
10
30 Marksmedium
Discuss the significance of Sohan in Indian Prehistory.
Ancient HistoryArchaeologyIndian Culture
11
30 Markshard
Critically examine the theories of Origin of Castes.
Indian SocietyHistorySocial Issues
12
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Forest Rights Act-2006
PolityEnvironmentSocial Issues
13
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Tribal Panchsheel
PolitySocial IssuesTribal Studies
14
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Future of Hunting and Gathering Tribes
Social IssuesTribal StudiesEnvironment
15
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Left-wing extremism and tribals in India.
PolitySocial IssuesSecurity
16
30 Marksmedium
Discuss the impact of Hindu Society on tribal population in India.
Indian SocietyReligionSocial Issues
17
30 Marksmedium
Discuss the problem of displaced tribal communities with the help of recent examples.
Social IssuesEnvironmentPolity
18
30 Marksmedium
Compare the approach adopted towards tribal communities during Colonial and post-independence periods.
HistoryPolitySocial Issues
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30 Marksmedium
Discuss the distinctive features of tribes in North-east India.
Indian SocietyGeographyTribal Studies
20
30 Marksmedium
“Tribes in India are not homogeneous group.” Discuss.
Indian SocietyAnthropologyTribal Studies
21
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the impact of Urbanization and Industrialization on tribal women.
Social IssuesGender StudiesTribal Studies
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15 Marksmedium
Assess the contribution of Varrier Elwin to Indian anthropology.
AnthropologyIndian SocietyHistory