| 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. This previous year CS (Main) Exam, 2021 question paper (2021) 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 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. Useful for CS (Main) Exam preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.
Section A
(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
(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.
(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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The exam name is CS (Main) Exam and the year is 2021.
The CS (Main) Exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
The subject is Anthropology and the paper is Paper-II, with the code HXS-B-ANTPL/4.
The maximum marks for this paper are 250, and the time allowed is Three Hours.
There are eight questions divided into two sections.
A candidate must attempt a total of five questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section.
