UPSC Anthropology Paper II 2016 Question Paper PDF Download

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  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

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Examination UPSC Anthropology Paper - II
Year 2016
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Anthropology Paper - II
Subject Anthropology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Anthropology Paper II question paper from the UPSC exams held in 2016. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of advanced topics in Anthropology, with a total of 250 marks and a time limit of three hours. It includes questions in both Hindi and English, divided into two sections. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, with specific compulsory questions and a requirement to choose at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Anthropology examination, providing valuable insights into the exam structure and the types of questions asked.

Major Topics Covered

  • Mesolithic findings
  • Indian population linguistics
  • Caste in contemporary Indian politics
  • Impact of Jainism
  • Hunting-gathering traditions
  • Tribal anthropology
  • Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf
  • Narmada Man
  • Cultural diversity of Indian tribes
  • Caste system theories
  • Negrito Problem
  • Indian village settlements

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Anthropology Paper - II 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 Anthropology Paper I 2016
  • UPSC Anthropology Paper II 2015
  • UPSC Anthropology Paper I 2015
  • UPSC Anthropology Paper II 2016 Answer Key
  • UPSC Anthropology Syllabus
  • UPSC Anthropology Optional Syllabus
  • UPSC Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • वो खण्डों में फुल आठ प्रश्न दिए गए हैं जो हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
  • उम्मीदवार 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 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 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 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 पर लिखिए, जो प्रत्येक लगभग 150 शब्दों में हो :
Write on the following in about 150 words each :

(a) बेलन घाटी से प्राप्त मध्यपाषाण उपलब्धियों का महत्त्व
Significance of Mesolithic findings from Belan Valley

(b) भारतीय जनसमुदाय में भाषिक तत्त्व
Linguistic elements in Indian population

(c) समकालीन भारतीय राजनीति में जाति की प्रासंगिकता
Relevance of caste in contemporary Indian politics

(d) भारतीय समाज पर जैनवाद का प्रभाव
Impact of Jainism on Indian society

(e) भारत में आखेटक-संग्रहण परम्पराओं की उत्तरजीविता के नृजाति-पुरातात्त्विक प्रमाण
Ethno-archaeological evidences for the survival of hunting-gathering traditions in India

Section A

Q2.

(a) भारत के जनजाति-नृविज्ञान में क्रिस्टोफ वॉन फ्यूरर-हाइमेन्डॉर्फ के योगदान के बारे में लिखिए।
Write about the contribution made by Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf to tribal anthropology in India.

(b) ‘नर्मदा मानव’ के प्रमुख लक्षणों का चित्रण कीजिए तथा इसके जातिवृत्तिक महत्त्व का परीक्षण कीजिए।
Delineate the salient characteristics of 'Narmada Man' and examine its phylogenetic significance.

(c) भारतीय जनजातियों की सांस्कृतिक विविधता ने किस प्रकार से अपनी बहुल परम्पराओं को संवर्धित किया है, विवेचना कीजिए।
Discuss how cultural diversity of Indian tribes has enriched its plural traditions.

Section A

Q3.

(a) भारत में जाति व्यवस्था के संरचनात्मक एवं सांस्कृतिक सिद्धान्तों का परीक्षण कीजिए।
Examine the structural and cultural theories of caste system in India.

(b) भारत में ‘नेग्रीटो समस्या’ का आलोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन कीजिए।
Give a critical assessment of 'Negrito Problem' in India.

(c) भारतीय ग्राम अधिवास के परम्परागत प्रतिरूपों का वर्णन कीजिए।
Describe the traditional patterns of settlement of Indian villages.

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This paper is for the UPSC Anthropology Paper II examination.

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The year of this question paper is 2016.

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

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The subject is Anthropology, specifically Paper II.

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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed is Three Hours.

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