UPSC Civil Services Anthropology Paper II 2023 Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Anthropology Paper - II
Subject Anthropology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Anthropology Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2023. The paper carried a maximum of 250 marks and was to be completed within three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and a requirement to answer at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for candidates aspiring to join the civil services, providing a detailed assessment of their knowledge in advanced anthropological concepts and their application.

Major Topics Covered

  • Material culture
  • Archaeology
  • Purushartha
  • Ashrama
  • Jajmani system
  • Prehistoric rock arts
  • Religious pluralism
  • Social solidarity
  • Tribal studies
  • G. S. Ghurye
  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Jainism
  • Indian society
  • Sanskritization
  • Social change
  • Mesolithic culture
  • Sedentary lifestyle

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Anthropology Paper I 2023
  • UPSC Civil Services General Studies Paper I 2023
  • UPSC Civil Services General Studies Paper II 2023
  • UPSC Civil Services Essay Paper 2023
  • UPSC Civil Services Anthropology Paper II 2023 Answer Key
  • UPSC Anthropology Paper II 2023 Solutions
  • UPSC Civil Services Anthropology Syllabus
  • UPSC Main Exam Syllabus

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हुए हैं।
  • परीक्षार्थी को कुल पाँच प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य हैं तथा बाकी प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक खण्ड से कम-से-कम एक प्रश्न चुनकर तीन प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू॰ सी॰ ए॰) पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द-सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक पर लगभग 150 शब्दों में लघु टिप्पणी लिखिए: Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each:

(a) भौतिक संस्कृति और पुरातत्त्व
Material culture and archaeology

(b) पुरुषार्थ और आश्रम के बीच अंतरापृष्ठ
Interface between Purushartha and Ashrama

(c) जजमानी व्यवस्था : निरन्तरता एवं परिवर्तन
Jajmani system : continuity and change

(d) उत्तराखण्ड की प्रागैतिहासिक शैल कला
Prehistoric rock arts from Uttarakhand

(e) धार्मिक बहुलवाद और सामाजिक एकजुटता
Religious pluralism and social solidarity

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Anthropology Paper - II.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

In which year was this exam conducted?

The exam was conducted in 2023.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Anthropology Paper - II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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