UPSC Mains ANTHROPOLOGY-PAPER-II 2021
28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers
1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Purushartha and righteous living today
PhilosophyEthicsSocial Issues
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Relevance of tribe-caste continuum
SociologyAnthropologySocial Issues
3
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Harappan seals
HistoryArchaeologyArt & Culture
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Caste and social capital
SociologySocial IssuesIndian Society
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Factionalism and politics in rural India
Political ScienceSocial IssuesIndian Society
6
20 Markshard
Critically discuss the origin of Indus Valley Civilization. Mention the evidences of its endogenous origin from the pre-Harappan sites.
HistoryArchaeologyAncient India
7
15 Marksmedium
Give the distribution and characteristic features of Upper Paleolithic culture in India.
HistoryArchaeologyPrehistory
8
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the morphological features and phylogenetic position of Ramapithecus.
AnthropologyEvolutionBiology
9
20 Marksmedium
Explain the impact of the concept of nature-man-spirit complex on sustainable use of natural resources with suitable examples.
EnvironmentEthicsPhilosophy
10
15 Marksmedium
Examine the contributions of S. C. Roy in highlighting the role of customary laws in tribal life.
AnthropologyLawSocial Issues
11
15 Marksmedium
Critically assess the impact of Christianity on tribal culture and identity.
AnthropologyReligionSocial Issues
12
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the contributions of N. K. Bose in understanding tribal communities and their place in Indian civilization.
AnthropologyHistorySocial Issues
13
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in transforming traditional power hierarchy in rural India.
Political ScienceRural DevelopmentIndian Polity
14
15 Marksmedium
Elucidate the problems and challenges in educational attainment of the Scheduled Tribes.
Social IssuesEducationIndian Society
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Urbanization and tribal institutions
AnthropologyUrban StudiesSocial Issues
16
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Ethnic media and social awareness
CommunicationSocial IssuesMedia
17
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Cultural diversity and multiculturalism
Social IssuesCultureIndian Society
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Concept of tribe and Indian census
AnthropologyIndian PolityStatistics
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Politics of recognition and deprivation
Political ScienceSocial IssuesIndian Society
20
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the impact of the Forest Rights Act (2006) on the livelihood and culture of tribal people in India.
EnvironmentSocial IssuesIndian Polity
21
15 Marksmedium
Examine the factors responsible for malnutrition in tribal India and suggest interventions required to overcome the problem.
Social IssuesHealthIndian Economy
22
15 Marksmedium
Delineate the factors influencing fertility in Indian population.
DemographySocial IssuesIndian Economy
23
20 Marksmedium
Explain the impact of successive Land Acquisition Acts on tribal social organization.
Social IssuesLawIndian Society
24
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the problems involved in rehabilitation and resettlement of tribals displaced due to development projects in India.
Social IssuesEnvironmentIndian Economy
25
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the interventions made by the Non-Governmental Organizations for empowering tribal women.
Social IssuesWomen's StudiesIndian Society
26
20 Marksmedium
Examine how structural transformation in economy is affecting traditional social relationships in agrarian society.
SociologyIndian EconomySocial Issues
27
15 Marksmedium
Delineate the constitutional safeguard for religious minorities in India.
Indian PolityLawSocial Issues
28
15 Marksmedium
Identify the causes of tribal unrest with special reference to North-East India.
Internal SecuritySocial IssuesIndian Polity