UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 Anthropology Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Exam
Year 2017
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 2017. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of anthropological concepts and their application. It consists of a total of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Compulsory questions are number 1 and 5, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper allows a duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This question paper is a valuable resource for aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Main Exam, providing insights into the types of questions asked and the expected depth of answers.

Major Topics Covered

  • Neolithic cultures of South India
  • Austro-asiatic linguistic groups in India
  • Varnashram and the concept of Rina
  • Ethno-archaeology
  • Nature-man-spirit complex
  • Nirmal Kumar Bose's contribution to Indian society
  • Chalcolithic cultures of the Deccan
  • Constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Castes
  • Impact of market economy on Jajmani system
  • Ramapithecus
  • Social, political and economic status of Muslims in India
  • Buddhism's influence on Indian society
  • Trade and religion of Harappan civilization
  • Impact of media on social change

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (Main) Exam 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

  • Anthropology Paper - I
  • General Studies Paper - I
  • General Studies Paper - II
  • General Studies Paper - III
  • General Studies Paper - IV
  • Essay Paper
  • Civil Services Main 2017 Anthropology Paper II Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main Anthropology Syllabus

Instructions

  • 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 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 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. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणियाँ लिखिए, जो प्रत्येक लगभग 150 शब्दों में हो:

(a) दक्षिण भारत की नवपाषाण संस्कृतियाँ ।

Neolithic cultures of South India.

(b) भारत में आस्ट्रो-एशियाई भाषायी समूह ।

Austro-asiatic linguistic groups in India.

(c) वर्ण आश्रम एवं ऋण की संकल्पना ।

Varnashram and the concept of Rina.

(d) नृजाति-पुरातत्त्व विज्ञान (इथनो-आरकियोलोजी) ।

Ethno-archaeology.

(e) प्रकृति-मानव-आत्मा सम्मिश्र ।

Nature-man-spirit complex.

Section A

Q2.

(a) भारतीय समाज को समझने में निर्मल कुमार बोस के योगदान की विवेचना कीजिए ।

Discuss the contribution of Nirmal Kumar Bose to the understanding of Indian society.

(b) डेक्कन की ताम्रपाषाण (चालकोलिथिक) संस्कृतियों के प्रमुख लक्षणों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

Describe the salient features of chalcolithic cultures of the Deccan.

(c) अनुसूचित जातियों के संवैधानिक सुरक्षणों की समालोचनात्मक विवेचना कीजिए ।

Critically discuss the constitutional safeguards for the Scheduled Castes.

Section A

Q3.

(a) जजमानी प्रथा पर बाज़ार-अर्थव्यवस्था के प्रभाव की विवेचना कीजिए ।

Discuss the impact of market economy on the Jajmani system.

(b) रामापिथेकस के प्रमुख लक्षणों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

Describe the salient features of Ramapithecus.

(c) भारत में मुस्लमानों की सामाजिक, राजनैतिक एवं आर्थिक स्थिति की विवेचना कीजिए ।

Discuss the social, political and economic status of Muslims in India.

Section A

Q4.

(a) भारतीय समाज के आर्थिक एवं सांस्कृतिक रूपांतरणों को बौद्ध धर्म ने किस प्रकार प्रभावित किया, व्याख्या कीजिए ।

Explain how Buddhism influenced the economic and cultural transformations of Indian society.

(b) हडप्पन सभ्यता के व्यापार एवं धर्म के विभिन्न पक्षों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

Describe various aspects of trade and religion of Harappan civilization.

(c) सामाजिक परिवर्तन में मीडिया के प्रभावों की एक साधन के रूप में विवेचना कीजिए ।

Discuss the impact of media as an instrument of social change.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Exam.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Anthropology Paper - II.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

This exam was conducted in 2017.

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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed is Three Hours.

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