CS (Main) Exam 2021 Anthropology Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam
Year 2021
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 for the CS (Main) Exam conducted by UPSC in 2021. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of anthropological theories, concepts, and applications. It consists of a total of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and candidates must choose at least one question from each section. The exam allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for the Civil Services examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Anthropology
  • Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam
  • UPSC
  • Animism
  • Deep Ecology
  • Marriage Regulations
  • Alliance Theory
  • Historical Particularism
  • Franz Boas
  • Bio-cultural approach
  • Biological Anthropology
  • Thermoluminescence (TL) dating
  • Homo erectus
  • Phylogenetic status
  • Thick description
  • Clifford Geertz
  • Early farming cultures
  • Neolithic of the Near East

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  • Useful for CS (Main) Exam preparation
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Related Resources

  • Anthropology Paper II
  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 General Studies Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 General Studies Paper II
  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 Essay Paper
  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 Anthropology Paper I Answer Key
  • CS (Main) Exam Anthropology Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
  • CS (Main) Exam Pattern

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 वह उत्तर अंशत: दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) 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 question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) 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) सर्वात्मवाद (जीववाद) एवं नितल पारिस्थितिकी
Animism and Deep Ecology

(b) विवाह नियम एवं वैवाहिक बंधन (एलाएन्स) सिद्धांत
Marriage Regulations and Alliance Theory

(c) ऐतिहासिक विशिष्टतावाद एवं फ्रांज़ बोआस
Historical Particularism and Franz Boas

(d) “जैव-सांस्कृतिक दृष्टिकोण जैविक नृविज्ञान की पहचान है।” स्पष्ट कीजिए।
"The bio-cultural approach is the hallmark of Biological Anthropology." Explain.

(e) थर्मोल्यूमिनेसेंस (टी.एल.) तिथि-निर्धारण
Thermoluminescence (TL) dating

Section A

Q2.

(a) होमो इरेक्टस की शारीरिक और सांस्कृतिक विशेषताएँ क्या हैं ? इसकी फाइलोजेनेटिक स्थिति की विवेचना कीजिए ।
What are the physical and cultural characteristics of Homo erectus ? Discuss its phylogenetic status.

(b) एक उपयुक्त उदाहरण के साथ क्लिफोर्ड गीर्ट्ज़ के “ठोस विवरण” की अवधारणा को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।
Elucidate the concept of "thick description" of Clifford Geertz with a suitable example.

(c) प्रारंभिक कृषि संस्कृतियों और निकट पूर्व के नवपाषाण काल की विशेषताओं का वर्णन कीजिए ।
Describe the features of early farming cultures and Neolithic of the Near East.

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