UPSC CS Main 2018 Anthropology Paper II Question Paper 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 CS (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2018
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 CS (Main) Examination held in 2018. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions, and candidates are required to answer five questions in all. Compulsory questions are number 1 and 5, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It covers a range of topics within Anthropology, including cultural features of tribes, philosophy, endangered languages, social issues, research strategies, and civilization contributions. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Main Examination, offering a clear view of the depth and breadth of knowledge expected in Anthropology.

Major Topics Covered

  • Tribal Cultures
  • Indian Civilization
  • Philosophy
  • Purusharthas
  • Endangered Languages
  • OBCs
  • Ethnoarchaeology
  • Sivapithecus
  • Market Economy
  • Rural Villages
  • Mesolithic Cultures
  • Caste System
  • Colonial Administrators
  • Little Republics

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (MAIN) EXAM preparation
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Related Resources

  • UPSC CS (Main) Exam 2018 Anthropology Paper I
  • UPSC CS (Main) Exam 2017 Anthropology Paper II
  • UPSC CS (Main) Exam 2019 Anthropology Paper II
  • UPSC Anthropology Optional Previous Year Papers
  • UPSC CS Main 2018 Anthropology Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC CS Main Anthropology Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam Syllabus
  • UPSC CS Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • 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 की शब्द सीमा, जहाँ उल्लिखित है, को माना 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 पूर्णत: 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 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. \bf{1}

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणियाँ लिखिए, जो प्रत्येक लगभग 150 शब्दों में हो :

(a) अण्डमान द्वीपों के जनजातियों की विशिष्ट सांस्कृतिक विशेषतायें
Distinctive cultural features of tribes of Andaman islands

(b) पुरुषार्थ के परोक्ष तत्त्वज्ञान
Philosophy behind Purusharthas

(c) संकटापन्न (इन्डेन्जर्ड) भाषाएं
Endangered Languages

(d) गैर-हिन्दू समुदायों में अन्य पिछड़ा वर्ग (ओ.बी.सी.)
OBCs among non-Hindu communities

(e) नजाति-पुरातत्त्व विज्ञान एक शोध योजना के रूप में
Ethnoarchaeology as a research strategy

Section A

Q2.

(a) भारतीय सभ्यता को आदिवासी संस्कृतियों का योगदान ।
Explain the contribution of tribal cultures to Indian civilization.

(b) शिवापिथेकस की प्रमुख विशेषताओं का वर्णन कीजिए।
Describe the salient features of Sivapithecus.

(c) ग्रामीण गाँवों पर बाज़ार-अर्थव्यवस्था के प्रभाव की विवेचना कीजिए।
Discuss the impact of market economy on rural villages.

Section A

Q3.

(a) भारत के मध्यपाषाण संस्कृति की क्षेत्रीय विभिन्नताओं का परीक्षण कीजिए ।
Examine the regional variations of mesolithic cultures of India.

(b) भारत में, जाति व्यवस्था के भविष्य का, ऐतिहासिक एवं समकालीन प्रमाणों के आधार पर विवेचना कीजिए ।
Based on historical and contemporary evidences discuss the future of caste system in India.

(c) भारतीय गाँवों को 'लघु गणतंत्र' (लिटिल रिपब्लिक्स) समझा जा सकता है के संबंध में औपनिवेशिक प्रशासकों के दृष्टिकोण का परीक्षण कीजिए ।
Examine the colonial administrators' view that Indian villages can be considered as 'little republics'.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (MAIN) EXAM.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is Anthropology Paper - II.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

This exam was conducted in 2018.

What is the maximum marks for Anthropology Paper II?

The maximum marks for Anthropology Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

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