UPSC Civil Services Main 2018 Anthropology Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Exam
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Anthropology Paper - I
Subject Anthropology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Anthropology Paper I from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2018. The paper is divided into two sections and consists of eight questions, with candidates required to attempt five. Compulsory questions are number 1 and 5. The exam tests in-depth knowledge of anthropological concepts, theories, and applications. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a good rank in the Civil Services. The total marks for the paper are 250, with a time limit of three hours.

Major Topics Covered

  • Relevance of Anthropology
  • Difference between Science and Magic
  • Town Planning of Harappan Culture
  • Kinship Terminology
  • Ways of Acquiring Mate in Tribal Society
  • Biological changes enabling culture
  • Customary law in tribal society
  • National Character Study

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Related Resources

  • Anthropology Paper - II
  • Civil Services (Main) Exam 2017 Anthropology Paper - I
  • Civil Services (Main) Exam 2019 Anthropology Paper - I
  • Civil Services (Main) Exam 2018 Anthropology Paper - I Answer Key
  • Civil Services (Main) Exam Anthropology Syllabus
  • Civil Services (Main) Exam Pattern
  • Civil Services (Main) Exam
  • UPSC Exams

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर अंकित 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 उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे बह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any 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 uestion shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in he Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित पर लगभग 150 शब्दों (प्रत्येक) में टिप्पणियाँ लिखिए :
Write notes on the following in about 150 words each :

(a) नृविज्ञान की प्रासंगिकता
The Relevance of Anthropology

(b) विज्ञान और जादू में अन्तर
Difference between Science and Magic

(c) हड़प्पा संस्कृति की शहर योजना
Town Planning of Harappan Culture

(d) नातेदारी की शब्दावली
Kinship Terminology

(e) जनजातीय समाज में जीवन-साथी प्राप्त करने के तरीके
Ways of Acquiring Mate in Tribal Society

Section A

Q2.

(a) मानव को संस्कृति निर्माण के लिए सक्षम बनाने वाले जैविक (शारीरिक) परिवर्तनों की व्याख्या कीजिए ।
Explain the biological changes that made human beings capable of making culture.

(b) जनजातीय समाज में परम्परागत क़ानून कैसे काम करता है ? इसके विभिन्न स्रोतों की चर्चा कीजिए ।
How does customary law function in the tribal society ? Discuss its different sources.

(c) राष्ट्रीय चरित्र अध्ययन से आप क्या समझते हैं ? संकल्पना को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।
What do you understand by the National Character Study ? Illustrate the concept.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This paper is from the Civil Services (Main) Exam.

Which year was this Civil Services (Main) Exam conducted?

The exam was conducted in 2018.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Civil Services Examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is Anthropology, specifically Paper I.

What is the maximum marks for Anthropology Paper I?

The maximum marks for Anthropology Paper I is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete Anthropology Paper I?

The time allowed to complete Anthropology Paper I is three hours.

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