UPSC Civil Services Anthropology Paper II 2024 Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
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 for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2024. The paper is divided into two sections and contains eight questions in total, with candidates required to answer five. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper is printed in both Hindi and English, and the maximum marks are 250, with a time limit of three hours. This paper is crucial for candidates aiming for administrative roles through the UPSC Civil Services exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Rural Economy
  • State Societies
  • Syro-Malabar Christians
  • Artisan Tribes
  • Tribal Children Health
  • Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
  • PESA Act
  • Local Self-Governance
  • Women's Political Participation
  • Colonial History of Indian Anthropology
  • Indian Anthropologists

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 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 Civil Services Main Anthropology Paper I 2024
  • UPSC Civil Services Main General Studies Paper I 2024
  • UPSC Civil Services Main General Studies Paper II 2024
  • UPSC Civil Services Main General Studies Paper III 2024
  • UPSC Civil Services Main General Studies Paper IV 2024
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Optional Subject Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Anthropology Paper II 2024 Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Anthropology Syllabus

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 क्रमानसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः 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 प्रत्येक पर लगभग 150 शब्दों में लघु टिप्पणियाँ लिखिए :
Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :

Section A

Q2. विशेष रूप से कमज़ोर जनजातीय समूहों (पीवीटीजी) के लिए सरकार द्वारा हाल ही में शुरू की गई कल्याणकारी योजनाओं की आलोचनात्मक विवेचना कीजिए । समीक्षा कीजिए कि पीवीटीजी को त्रूटिवश आदिम जनजातीय समूह (पीटीजी) क्यों कहा जाता था ।
Critically discuss the recent welfare measures initiated by the Government for the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Comment why PVTGs were erroneously called Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs). पेसा अधिनियम कैसे स्थानीय स्वशासन को सशक्त बना रहा है और महिलाओं की राजनीतिक भागीदारी को प्रभावित कर रहा है ?
How is PESA Act empowering local self-governance and impacting women's political participation ? स्वायत्तता बनाए रखने हेतु भारतीय मानवशास्त्रियों द्वारा निभाई गई आलोचनात्मक भूमिका के परिप्रेक्ष्य में भारतीय मानवशास्त्र के औपनिवेशिक इतिहास का विखंडन कीजिए ।
Deconstruct the colonial history of Indian Anthropology highlighting the critical role played by the Indian Anthropologists in sustaining its autonomy.

(a) विशेष रूप से कमज़ोर जनजातीय समूहों (पीवीटीजी) के लिए सरकार द्वारा हाल ही में शुरू की गई कल्याणकारी योजनाओं की आलोचनात्मक विवेचना कीजिए । समीक्षा कीजिए कि पीवीटीजी को त्रूटिवश आदिम जनजातीय समूह (पीटीजी) क्यों कहा जाता था ।
Critically discuss the recent welfare measures initiated by the Government for the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Comment why PVTGs were erroneously called Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs).

(b) पेसा अधिनियम कैसे स्थानीय स्वशासन को सशक्त बना रहा है और महिलाओं की राजनीतिक भागीदारी को प्रभावित कर रहा है ?
How is PESA Act empowering local self-governance and impacting women's political participation ?

(c) स्वायत्तता बनाए रखने हेतु भारतीय मानवशास्त्रियों द्वारा निभाई गई आलोचनात्मक भूमिका के परिप्रेक्ष्य में भारतीय मानवशास्त्र के औपनिवेशिक इतिहास का विखंडन कीजिए ।
Deconstruct the colonial history of Indian Anthropology highlighting the critical role played by the Indian Anthropologists in sustaining its autonomy.

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What is the name of the exam for which this paper is intended?

This paper is for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

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

The subject is Anthropology, and it is Paper II. The paper code is PHKM-B-APL.

What is the year of this examination paper?

The examination year is 2024.

Who is the conducting body for this examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for Anthropology Paper II?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete Anthropology Paper II?

The time allowed is three hours.

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