UPSC Anthropology Paper I 2019 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2019
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 from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2019. The paper is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, and candidates are required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper is presented in both Hindi and English, with a maximum mark of 250 and a time limit of three hours. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Anthropology optional subject in the UPSC Mains exam, offering insights into the types of questions asked and the expected depth of knowledge. This previous year UPSC Civil Services Main Examination question paper (2019) is useful for Other Jobs aspirants preparing for Central government recruitment. The paper was conducted by UPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include Linguistics, Social-Cultural Anthropology, Cultural Relativism, Pastoralism in India, Cultural Materialism, Relative Dating Methods, Bipedalism, Erect Posture. Useful for UPSC Civil Services Main Examination preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.

Major Topics Covered

  • Linguistics
  • Social-Cultural Anthropology
  • Cultural Relativism
  • Pastoralism in India
  • Cultural Materialism
  • Relative Dating Methods
  • Bipedalism
  • Erect Posture
  • Kinship
  • Social Structure
  • Radcliffe-Brown
  • Levi-Strauss
  • Mesolithic Culture
  • Rock Art
  • Social Stratification

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 Anthropology Paper II 2019
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 Papers
  • UPSC Anthropology Optional Previous Year Papers
  • UPSC Anthropology Paper I 2019 Answer Key
  • UPSC Anthropology Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Optional Subject 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 अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर 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 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) भाषाविज्ञान और सामाजिक-सांस्कृतिक नृविज्ञान के बीच संबंध
The relationship between Linguistics and Social-Cultural Anthropology

(b) सांस्कृतिक सापेक्षवाद
Cultural Relativism

(c) भारत में पशुचारिता
Pastoralism in India

(d) सांस्कृतिक भौतिकवाद
Cultural Materialism

(e) सापेक्ष काल-निर्धारण प्रणालियाँ
Relative Dating Methods

Section A

Q2.

(a) द्विपादिता और उच्छित संस्थिति के विकासीय महत्त्व की विवेचना कीजिए।
Discuss the evolutionary significance of bipedalism and erect posture.

(b) रेडक्लिफ-ब्राउन और लेवी-स्ट्रॉस ने सामाजिक संरचना के रूप में नातेदारी का अध्ययन किस प्रकार किया था ?
How did Radcliffe-Brown and Levi-Strauss study kinship in terms of social structure?

(c) भारत से उदाहरणों के साथ, मध्यपाषाण संस्कृति एवं संबंधित शैल कला (रॉक आर्ट) को सुस्पष्ट कीजिए ।
Elucidate Mesolithic culture and associated rock art with examples from India.

Section A

Q3.

(a) किन्हीं तीन प्रमुख उपागमों के अनुसार सामाजिक स्तरण की विवेचना कीजिए ।
Discuss social stratification according to any three major approaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This paper is from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

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

The subject is Anthropology, and the paper is Paper I with the code SDF-U-ANTPL.

In which year was this UPSC Anthropology Paper I conducted?

This question paper is from the year 2019.

Who is the conducting body for this examination?

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

What is the maximum marks for Anthropology Paper I?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time duration allowed for attempting Anthropology Paper I?

The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

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