UPSC Anthropology Paper II 2019 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2019
  • 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 2019
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 from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2019. The paper is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, of which candidates must answer five, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper tests candidates' understanding of various anthropological concepts through descriptive questions and short notes, with a total maximum mark of 250 and a time limit of three hours. It is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Mains exam, offering a clear view of the expected question patterns and topics covered.

Major Topics Covered

  • Phylogenetic position of Ramapithecus
  • Morphological features of Ramapithecus
  • Ethno-archaeological analysis of hunting
  • Tibeto-Burman languages in India
  • Karma and rebirth in Varna system
  • Jajmani system
  • Market economy
  • Palaeolithic culture
  • Soanian tradition
  • Indian Palaeolithic problems
  • Tribal contribution to Indian Independence movement
  • Buddhism's impact on tribal populations
  • Harappan culture society
  • Media's impact on Indian villages
  • Tribal welfare plans and programmes

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 I 2019
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Anthropology Paper II 2019 Answer Key
  • UPSC Anthropology Optional Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ 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 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 संक्षिप्त टिप्पणियाँ लगभग 150 शब्दों में लिखिए: Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :

(a) रामापिथेकस की जातिवृत्तीय स्थिति एवं आकृतिक विशेषतायें ।
Phylogenetic position and morphological features of Ramapithecus.

(b) समसामयिक जनजातीय समुदायों की आखेटक गतिविधियों का नृजातीय-पुरातात्विक विश्लेषण ।
Ethno-archaeological analysis of hunting activities of contemporary tribal communities.

(c) भारत में तिब्बती-बर्मी (Tibeto-Burman) भाषा समूहों का वितरण ।
Distribution of Tibeto-Burman group of languages in India.

(d) वर्ण व्यवस्था के औचित्यन में कर्म और पुनर्जन्म के सिद्धान्त का प्रयोग ।
Use of doctrine of Karma and rebirth in justifying the Varna system.

(e) जजमानी प्रथा और समसामयिक बाज़ार अर्थव्यवस्था ।
The Jajmani system and contemporary market economy.

Section A

Q2.

(a) सोन (Soan) परम्परा के विशेष सन्दर्भ में पुरापाषाणिक संस्कृति का वर्णन कीजिए। भारतीय पुरापाषाण युग के वर्णन करने की समस्याओं को निदर्शित कीजिए।
Describe the Palaeolithic culture with special reference to Soanian tradition. Indicate the problems of describing the Indian Palaeolithic.

(b) भारतीय स्वतंत्रता आन्दोलन में जनजातीय लोगों का क्या योगदान रहा है ?
What has been the contribution of tribal people to the Indian Independence movement?

(c) भारत की जनजातीय जनसंख्या पर बौद्ध धर्म के प्रभाव का वर्णन कीजिए।
Describe the impact of Buddhism on the tribal populations of India.

Section A

Q3.

(a) हड़प्पा संस्कृति के पुरातात्विक साक्ष्यों के आधार पर किस प्रकार के समाज को परिकल्पित कर सकते हैं ?
What kind of society may be reconstructed from the archaeological evidences of Harappan culture?

(b) भारतीय ग्रामों के सामाजिक जीवन पर मीडिया के प्रभाव की विवेचना कीजिए।
Discuss the impact of media on the social life of Indian villages.

(c) जनजातीय कल्याणार्थ मौजूदा योजनाओं एवं कार्यक्रमों का समालोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन कीजिए।
Critically assess the existing plans and programmes meant for tribal welfare.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Anthropology Paper II.

What is the year of this question paper?

The year is 2019.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

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

What is the maximum marks for Anthropology Paper II?

The maximum marks for Anthropology Paper II is 250.

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The time allowed is three hours.

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