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UPSC Anthropology Optional Detailed Syllabus

The document outlines the detailed syllabus for Anthropology optional in UPSC, divided into two papers: Theoretical & General Anthropology and Indian Anthropology. Key topics include the foundations of anthropology, biological origins, primate behavior, genetics, race, cultural institutions, and research methods, as well as the evolution of Indian culture, social structure, tribal issues, and applied anthropology. The syllabus emphasizes interconnectedness among various anthropological concepts and their relevance to Indian society.

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UPSC Anthropology Optional Detailed Syllabus

The document outlines the detailed syllabus for Anthropology optional in UPSC, divided into two papers: Theoretical & General Anthropology and Indian Anthropology. Key topics include the foundations of anthropology, biological origins, primate behavior, genetics, race, cultural institutions, and research methods, as well as the evolution of Indian culture, social structure, tribal issues, and applied anthropology. The syllabus emphasizes interconnectedness among various anthropological concepts and their relevance to Indian society.

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ANTHROPOLOGY OPTIONAL UPSC DETAILED & INTERCONNECTED SYLLABUS

PAPER I: THEORETICAL & GENERAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Unit 1: Foundations of Anthropology The Origin Story

- Anthropology = Holistic study of humans: biological, cultural, social, linguistic.

- Subfields: Biological, Socio-cultural, Archaeological, Linguistic.

- Related disciplines: Biology, Sociology, History, Psychology.

- Leads to Evolution & Emergence of Man.

Unit 2: Biological Origins How We Became Human

- Theories: Lamarck, Darwin, Modern Synthesis.

- Fossils: Australopithecus Homo habilis Homo erectus Neanderthal Homo sapiens.

- Dating Methods: Carbon-14, Potassium-Argon.

- Leads to Primates.

Unit 3: Primates Our Closest Relatives

- Classification & Behavior: Prosimians Monkeys Apes.

- Connects with Cultural Behavior in humans.

- Leads to Human Genetics.

Unit 4: Genetics and Variation

- Mendelian laws, Chromosomal inheritance.

- Mutation, Genetic disorders.

- Leads to Race and Racism.


Unit 5: Race and Racism

- Race concepts: Biological vs Ethnicity.

- Racial classification: Guha, Haddon.

- Racism, UNESCO statement.

- Leads to Biological Basis of Life.

Unit 6: Micro to Macro Life Processes & Growth

- Cell biology: DNA, Mitosis, Meiosis.

- Growth stages: Prenatal Adulthood.

- Secular trends, sexual dimorphism.

Unit 7: From Genes to Society Culture and Institutions

- Culture: Definitions, theories (Tylor, Steward, Geertz).

- Institutions: Marriage, Kinship, Economic & Political organizations.

- Religion, Rites of passage, Magic.

Unit 8: Research Tools & Techniques

- Fieldwork methods: Participant observation, genealogy, schedules.

- Statistics: Mean, SD, Chi-square, t-test.

PAPER II: INDIAN ANTHROPOLOGY

Unit 1: Evolution of Indian Culture

- Paleolithic Iron Age Harappan Vedic.

- Archaeological links.

Unit 2: Demography & Social Structure


- Racial groups, Linguistic families.

- Caste: Origin, Jajmani, Changes (Sanskritization).

Unit 3: Tribal India

- Classification, Problems, Movements.

- Customary laws, governance.

Unit 4: Village & Minorities

- Village studies (Dube, Srinivas).

- Linguistic & Religious minorities.

Unit 5: Change & Development

- Sanskritization, Westernization, Urbanization.

- Development programs: TSP, ITDP, PESA, FRA.

Unit 6: Applied Anthropology

- PRA, Planning, NGOs.

- Indian Anthropologists: Guha, Elwin, Bose, Srinivas.

Summary Flow:

Anthropology Evolution Primates Genetics Growth Race Culture Institutions Religion Methods

India Prehistory Demography Caste & Tribes Villages Minorities Change Development Application

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