CS (Main) Exam 2021 Anthropology Paper-II Question Paper PDF

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

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam
Year 2021
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 official question paper for the CS (Main) Exam, 2021, specifically Anthropology Paper-II, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of anthropological concepts and theories. It allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. The paper is divided into two sections, with eight questions in total, and candidates are required to answer five questions, including compulsory questions from each section. The paper is available in both Hindi and English, catering to a diverse range of candidates preparing for the Civil Services Main Examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Purushartha and righteous living
  • Tribe-caste continuum
  • Harappan seals
  • Caste and social capital
  • Factionalism and politics in rural India
  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Pre-Harappan sites
  • Upper Paleolithic culture in India
  • Ramapithecus
  • Nature-man-spirit complex
  • Sustainable use of natural resources
  • Customary laws in tribal life
  • S. C. Roy

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (Main) Exam preparation
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  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
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Related Resources

  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 Anthropology Paper-I
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 General Studies Paper-I
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 General Studies Paper-II
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 General Studies Paper-III
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 General Studies Paper-IV
  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 Anthropology Paper-II Answer Key
  • CS (Main) Exam Anthropology Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services 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) आज के परिवेश में पुरुषार्थ और न्यायसंगत जीवन
Purushartha and righteous living today

(b) जनजाति-जाति सातत्य की प्रासंगिकता
Relevance of tribe-caste continuum

(c) हडप्पन मोहरें
Harappan seals

(d) जाति और सामाजिक पूँजी
Caste and social capital

(e) गुटबंदी और ग्रामीण भारत में राजनीति
Factionalism and politics in rural India

Q2.

(a) सिन्धु घाटी सभ्यता की उत्पत्ति का समीक्षात्मक वर्णन कीजिए। पूर्व-हड़प्पन स्थलों से इसकी देशज उत्पत्ति के प्रमाणों का उल्लेख कीजिए।
Critically discuss the origin of Indus Valley Civilization. Mention the evidences of its endogenous origin from the pre-Harappan sites.

(b) भारत में उच्च पुरापाषाण संस्कृति के विस्तार और विशेषताओं का वर्णन कीजिए।
Give the distribution and characteristic features of Upper Paleolithic culture in India.

(c) रामापिथीकस की आकृति-संबंधी विशेषताओं और जातिवृत्तीय स्थान का वर्णन कीजिए।
Discuss the morphological features and phylogenetic position of Ramapithecus.

Q3.

(a) प्राकृतिक संसाधनों के सतत उपयोग पर प्रकृति-मानव-अलौकिक आत्मा संकुल अवधारणा के प्रभाव का उपयुक्त उदाहरण के साथ वर्णन कीजिए।
Explain the impact of the concept of nature-man-spirit complex on sustainable use of natural resources with suitable examples.

(b) जनजातीय जीवन में प्रथानुगत विधि की भूमिका को प्रमुखता देने पर एस० सी० राय के योगदानों का परीक्षण कीजिए।
Examine the contributions of S. C. Roy in highlighting the role of customary laws in tribal life.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam name and year for this question paper?

The exam name is CS (Main) Exam and the year is 2021.

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

The CS (Main) Exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject and paper code for this question paper?

The subject is Anthropology and the paper is Paper-II, with the code HXS-B-ANTPL/4.

What is the maximum marks and time allowed for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250, and the time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in Anthropology Paper-II?

There are eight questions divided into two sections.

How many questions must a candidate attempt in Anthropology Paper-II?

A candidate must attempt a total of five questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section.

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