Anthropology Paper 1 Plan

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Anthropology Paper 1 Plan
Anthropology Paper 1 is more about concept part while Paper 2 is more of

application part. The highest in this paper has touched 170s. So there is again
greater scope for marks maximizing.
My Sources
Anthropology notes ( My friends notes + Self ) made from referring sources

like Brain tree + IGNOU +Vaid material + internet + physical anthropology by
P Nath
Physical anthropology – P Nath
https://koyasreeharsha.com/2018/06/07/anthropology-paper-1-plan/ 1/28
Theories – Class notes of Vajiram anthropology sir ( 2 years back he taught at

Vajiram and Ravi)
Anthropology previous years solved paper
General suggestions
Anthropology is a humanities subject. So while presenting answer mix it with

case studies, bullet points, paragraphs, some flow charts, some diagrams,
conclusions.
Maintain proper structure. You should impress the examiner. Since it is
humanities visibility might also play an important role.
Some tips for improving marks
Start with small introduction or definition for the question. Small 2-3
lines should do.
Then I would suggest you to mention the related thinkers name and
their work in the next part of answer and underline them.
Then use mix of paragraph and bullets for answer writing. Sub-headings
will add look and presentation.
Case studies and examples are a must. You can even put side heading as
case study 1. Even if you don’t know any case study, create an example
and write it as example.
Then flow charts and diagrams would help. Even you think this is
laborious but actually mark gaining strategy. Like you can draw tools,
where each tribe is found, which fossil is found where
Then mention what is contemporary relevance. Even if u don’t know
anything write generic one. It gives the examiner a feel that the student
is applying what ever he has studied. A positive feel
Then conclude with simple one or decent one.
Since this paper is more static, there is again li le scope for examiners
creativity and innovation. So they will give mostly same question in same
form or slight modification. So prepare all previous papers perfectly.
The exam is more mugging up and delivering. So do this part thoroughly. As
well, anthropology has scope for creativity, this gives scope for our
innovation. This should enhance marks and separate from normal person.
I would suggest prepare a simple structure for every answer during
preparation and write it in the notes. Only by seeing that you should be able
remember the answer.
Revise revise revise + practice practice practice is only mantra here.
Chapter wise plan and approach
1.1 Meaning, scope and development of Anthropology.
Straight question mostly for 10 or 15 marks.

Prepare answer with side headings like – Introduction – Anthropology
definition by different thinkers (Malinowski etc.)- Branches of anthropology –
different approaches- how anthropology helps us- conclusion
Just try to present anthropology holistically
1.2 Relationships with other disciplines: Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences,

Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Earth Sciences and Humanities.
Prepare the question where do you situate anthropology in social sciences?

Start with basic introduction of what is anthropology, then present views of
Radcliff Brown as natural science, then Kroeber and Evan Pritchard view of it
a social science. End with saying that it is between both as Malinowski said.
Finish with some decent conclusion
Prepare basic content with anthropology and social science – History,
sociology, political science and economics
For anthropology and behavioural sciences- psychology
For anthropology and life sciences – zoology, biology, anatomy and
physiology, genetics
For anthropology and earth sciences – geology and human geography
For anthropology and medical sciences-
While writing the relationship try to include – similarities, differences- and
how each helps each other etc..
Prepare basic about these chapters, for about 10 marks.
1.3 Main branches of Anthropology, their scope and relevance:
1. Social- cultural Anthropology.

2. Biological Anthropology.
3. Archaeological Anthropology.
4. Linguistic Anthropology.
Question is a must from this chapter every year. Prepare for each topic for 15
marks. This is just like mugging up answer and delivering there. The
examiner cannot create and innovate new questions. So prepare well.
For socio cultural anthropology you can write in this sub headings ;
Introduction- what is socio cultural anthropology- branches of it- where do
you situate in social sciences- ethnography- scope – contemporary relevance
For biological anthropology, subheading can be like; introduction about
anthropology- biological anthropology- branches of it- new biological
anthropology – contemporary relevance- conclusion.
For archaeological anthropology; introduction- archaeological anthropology-
examples of how it helps- new/ ethno archaeology – branches of it-
contemporary relevance- conclusion
For linguistic anthropology: introduction- linguistic anthropology ( EB Tylor
Mexican tribes, features) – Branches- contemporary significance –conclusion.
1.4 Human Evolution and emergence of Man:
1. Biological and Cultural factors in human evolution. Theories of Organic

Evolution (Pre- Darwinian, Darwinian and Post-Darwinian).
2. Synthetic theory of evolution; Brief outline of terms and concepts of
evolutionary biology (Doll’s rule, Cope’s rule, Gause’s rule, parallelism,
convergence, adaptive radiation, and mosaic evolution).
I prepared this from Braintree directly. Made short side headings and in a
presentable way.
Prepare standard notes for each topic. Keeping it simple is best here.
1.5 Characteristics of Primates; Evolutionary Trend and Primate Taxonomy;

Primate Adaptations; (Arboreal and Terrestrial) Primate Taxonomy; Primate
Behaviour; Tertiary and Quaternary fossil primates; Living Major Primates;
Comparative Anatomy of Man and Apes; Skeletal changes due to erect posture
and its implications.
Didn’t prepare for entire chapter. Just prepare few topics form where
questions repeat. Other parts you can skip.
Comparative anatomy of man and apes: practice it through figures and
diagrams. Then put it under different side-headings like skull, limbs, etc.. and
write single point of why that change happened.
Skeletal changes due to erect posture: again put sub- headings like back bone,
limbs, knees etc. use figures
Questions come from these 2 topics every alternate year. Prepare for 20
marks. Whenever you see these questions from physical anthropology,
a empt them. The marks scoring part. Examiner cannot reduce marks like in
social anthropology part.
1.6 Phylogenetic status, characteristics and geographical distribution of the

following:
1. Homo erectus: Africa (Paranthropus), Europe (Homo erectus

heidelbergensis), Asia (Homo erectus javanicus, Homo erectus pekinensis).
2. Neanderthal Man- La-Chapelle-aux-saints (Classical type), Mt. Carmel
(Progressive type).
3. Rhodesian man.
4. Homo sapiens — Cromagnon, Grimaldi and Chancelede.
Prepare 10 marks for each thing. Your answer should include – introduction-
draw a map showing where they located, like Europe map, Africa map and
point out their location- their features- their phylogenetic status- any other
information
You can refer directly from P Nath or some part in Brain tree ( whichever is
comfortable to you)
Write these questions when you see it- physical part has more scope for
marks and less marks cu ing.
See also the previous questions and what they are asking. Simple and straight
questions. Just practice and practice
1.7 The biological basis of life: The Cell, DNA structure and replication, Protein
Synthesis, Gene, Mutation, Chromosomes, and Cell Division.
Simple part – not more than 10 marks. Write in simple terms no need of high
technical words. Nothing special plan here.
1.8 Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology. Chronology: Relative and Absolute

Dating methods.
1. Cultural Evolution- Broad Outlines of Prehistoric cultures:

1. Paleolithic
2. Mesolithic
3. Neolithic
4. Chalcolithic
5. Copper-Bronze Age
6. Iron Age
I didn’t prepare this. You can skip this part. Questions cannot come from
here. Even if they come you can a empt them generally
2.1 The Nature of Culture: The concept and characteristics of culture and
civilization; Ethnocentrism vis-à-vis cultural Relativism.
For culture question: introduction – then include what different thinkers have
told for culture like EB Tylor, Krober, Malinowski etc- Features of culture –
contemporary conclusion
Prepare for culture and civilizations similarities and differences. Can

conclude with recent example like mining is building new civilisation but
killing tribal culture. Etc…
Ethnocentrism has a long debate and good case studies. Prepare for them and
contemporary relevance. I suggest you to a empt this question as a last
option. There is lot of subjectivity to this part. So be er skip this.
2.2 The Nature of Society: Concept of Society; Society and Culture; Social
Institutions; Social groups; and Social stratification.
For society answer: include two schools of thought US and British, books of
EB Tylor and LH Morgan.
For social institutions and social groups prepare for 10 marks not more than
that
Status and role question for 10 marks is often asked.
If you can get material for social stratification, prepare for 15 marks. You
must mention Sarokin definition here.
Apart from this this chapter is straight forward simple one.
2.3 Marriage: Definition and universality; Laws of marriage (endogamy,

exogamy, hypergamy, hypogamy, incest taboo); Types of marriage (monogamy,
polygamy, polyandry, group marriage). Functions of marriage; Marriage
regulations (preferential, prescriptive and proscriptive); Marriage payments
(bride wealth and dowry).
There is a question mostly from this part. The task is to present with many
examples of tribes which follow which type of marriage.
Any book should be fine. ( I checked with Brain tree)
For more marks in answers you should use diagrams of marriage etc…
2.4 Family: Definition and universality; Family, household and domestic groups;
functions of family; Types of family (from the perspectives of structure, blood
relation, marriage, residence and succession); Impact of urbanization,

industrialization and feminist movements on family.
Again any book is fine. Use diagrams and examples. Then only you get
marks
Whether family is universal or not? Often asked question. This should
include Murdocks definition of family- some case study ( Kibbu or Nayars)-
then you should conclude with saying family performs basic functions so is
universal.
Functions of family is simple one. Structure it under sub headings as essential
and non- essential
Impact of urbanization and all- prepare with examples and some structure
could add marks
These are again simple topics, a empt here you can score more marks
2.5 Kinship: Consanguinity and Affinity; Principles and types of descent

(Unilineal, Double, Bilateral, Ambilineal); Forms of descent groups (lineage,
clan, phratry, moiety and kindred); Kinship terminology (descriptive and
classificatory); Descent, Filiation and Complimentary Filiation; Descent and
Alliance.
When you a empt kinship questions, try to include- What functions kinship
serves, what is kinship, types, definition of Godlier, and contemporary
relevance of it.
Tree diagrams and examples for different types of kinships will give marks.
Not just writing. Examples are must and must.
Prepare 10 marks answer for lineage, clan, moiety etc..
Kinship terminology question is important. You must include LH Morgan
and his book- classification with examples ( Iroquois and Sudanese etc…)-
differences between two types- any Indian kinship studies- criticism of this
by kroebber and Malinowski- contemporary relevance and conclusion (
helped in understanding evolution and status of family)
Scoring part. A empt straight questions from here
3. Economic organization:Meaning, scope and relevance of economic

anthropology; Formalist and Substantivist debate; Principles governing
production, distribution and exchange (reciprocity, redistribution and
market), in communities, subsisting on hunting and gathering, fishing,
swiddening, pastoralism, horticulture, and agriculture; globalization and
indigenous economic systems.
Prepare a basic definition of what is economic anthropology

Formalist vs substantivist debate is not just writing difference between two,
but it should include at least: Introduction of how it started ( Malinowski –
kula ring), What is economic anthropology, scope of economic anthropology,
time line of debate ( how it started, some thinkers views), what I debate ( here
mention about two features) , include ideas of Dalton, Pla er, Feminists,
Indian context and some decent conclusion.
Prepare for 10/15 marks on each topic like pastoral economy, hunting fishing,
food gathering, agriculture. Your answer structure should have: introduction
of what is it, examples of tribes and where it is found, characteristics of
economy (population, technology, labour division, land ownership, capital
etc..) , how are they administered, and conclude by what is the current status
of them. A direct question from these topics is always on cards. No creativity
needed, just delivering the standard answer is crux.
Prepare decent content for Kula ring, potlach with some diagrams/ maps etc..
Some content of what is distribution etc. prepare some Indian tribes and their
re distribution map
If you have good examples you can write globalization and impacts. With-out
specific tribal examples it is useless. If you don’t have I suggest you to not
a empt this question.
4. Political organization and Social Control:Band, tribe, chiefdom, kingdom

and state; concepts of power, authority and legitimacy; social control, law
and justice in simple societies.
Prepare content on what is political anthropology (basic content) with views

and works of Meyer fortes and Evan Pritchard. Prepare a tabulated difference
between centralized political system vs un-centralized political system
Prepare brief about band organization- what is it, who follows this, what are
features, limitations of this, current status of these tribes
For tribal organization – what is it, who follows this, 3 types of tribal
organizations and examples with description ( village based, Ibo and Yako+
age set organization, Masai and Nandi+ segmentary lineage system, Tiv of
Nigeria), what is present status, advantages and limitations.
Like-wise prepare for chiefdom and state societies.
Social control in simple societies is an important part- you should mention
how it is there in simple societies with examples and how it evolved. Your
examples must contain: the Kamba of kenya and king ole custom, Spanish
abuse custom, witch craft in Nyakuse of Tanzania, ritual sanctions, bloof feud
in Africa etc. you can get these examples in Brain tree and Vaid.
Prepare about the difference between custom and law. Simple answer.
This chapter doesn’t have any dynamic part so simple questions will be
asked. If you can conclude your answer with some good conclusion and some
present significance or something…
5. Religion:Anthropological approaches to the study of religion

(evolutionary, psychological and functional); monotheism and polytheism;
sacred and profane; myths and rituals; forms of religion in tribal and
peasant societies (animism, animatism, fetishism, naturism and totemism);
religion, magic and science distinguished; magico- religious functionaries
(priest, shaman, medicine man, sorcerer and witch).
Important chapter, more number of questions. Firstly approaches to religion

you should mention at least 2 thinkers for each approach.
Evolutionary approach – EBTylor, Frazer and their books
Psychological approach- R R Marret and S Freud

Functional approach – Malinowski and Emile Durkheim.
For every question on religion, start with definition of either Durkheim or
Malinowski.
You can skip monotheism and polytheism. Nobody will ask. Or else do basic
reading.
Sacred and profane answer should have: definition of religion, Emile
Durkheim work on Arunta tribes and his book, then difference between both
sacred and profane, some characteristics, you should finish with some
present link- like how we even regard some objects as sacred etc..
For myth and rituals you can have: definition, Levi strauss idea of myth,
structure of myth, characteristics of it, functions of myth and some
concluding remarks. For rituals you should have characteristics. How each
evolved from other (relation)
Forms of religion will be asked not more than 10 marks, just prepare 150
word content with introduction + some thinker and views + what is that +
characteristics + concluding with current link
To emism answer should have Emile Durkheim and his study ( this is a
must, otherwise you will not get marks)
Difference between magic and religion is standard question. But introduce
with James Frazer and his work on Magic etc..
Religious functionaries will not be more than 10 marks.
You can use Braintree and Vaid here.
6. Anthropological theories:
1. Classical evolutionism (Tylor, Morgan and Frazer)

2. Historical particularism (Boas); Diffusionism (British, German and
American)
3. Functionalism (Malinowski); Structural- functionlism (Radcliffe-Brown)
4. Structuralism (L’evi – Strauss and E. Leach)
5. Culture and personality (Benedict, Mead, Linton, Kardiner and Cora – du

Bois).
6. Neo – evolutionism (Childe, White, Steward, Sahlins and Service)
7. Cultural materialism (Harris)
8. Symbolic and interpretive theories (Turner, Schneider and Geer )
9. Cognitive theories (Tyler, Conklin)
10. Post- modernism in anthropology
Every theory should have thinker and his work. Prepare more on case studies
+ examples and also criticism.
Can use some flow charts etc… to make interesting.
Plan for some conclusions like – for evolution theorists: though there are
some criticism for classical evolution, this was one of the early concepts
which helped to develop anthropology into organized discipline and laid
base for further anthropological thought and research.
Like-wise do it for other theories as well. Proper introduction will be catchy.
Levi strauss structuralism, you a empt only as last option. No-body really
understood what levi strauss told. I don’t think even he could understand
this.
Differences between
Evolution and diffusion
Functionalism and structuralism/ structural functionalism
Culture personality school thinkers
Neo evolution and classical evolution and also among them selves
Clifford Geer and Victor Turner in symbolic theories
You can skip cognitive theories if you feel it is tough.
To score marks here you can use this template: Introduction – thinker – his
books – where he did his work – case studies (through flow charts) – criticism
– how it helped anthropology- conclusion.
7. Culture, language and communication:Nature, origin and characteristics of

language; verbal and non-verbal communication; social context of language
use.
Smallest chapter in paper 1. You only prepare for social context of language-
how language and society + culture are inter-related. Theories like Sapir
whorf Hypothesis, how language plays in different cultures like males and
females use different words for same thing in Japan, Russian colour code
system etc. give more examples here
For non-verbal communication- write standard stuff given in Brain tree as
tree diagram and then also mention things like how OK sign is perceived in
different places, how pointing at head is understood at different places, idea
of physical space, the concept of last man entering in Saudi etc.. as sign of
non-verbal communication.
8. Research methods in anthropology:
1. Fieldwork tradition in anthropology

2. Distinction between technique, method and methodology
3. Tools of data collection: observation, interview, schedules, questionnaire,
Case study, genealogy, life-history, oral history, secondary sources of
information, participatory methods.
4. Analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.
While writing about field work tradition, you should start with how it
started, who started, what are major field works, advantages, its limitations,
Indian field work tradition, you can conclude by how it helps present context.
Like I concluded like this- field work has grown importance as we plan to
make New India, and bring every one into development plan… something in
these lines
Technique – method and methodology you will have small content but cover
it with some diagrams etc..
Each year one tool of data collection appears in exam. So prepare 10 mark
content for all. You can include any cases where they helped, like
genealogical method in Todas by WH Rivers etc..
You can have some conclusions like this- with growing service sector, the
importance of questionnaires etc. have grown as they try to understand the
customer’s needs….
Simple chapter- again focus more on delivery and presentation.
9.1 Human Genetics – Methods and Application: Methods for study of genetic
principles in man-family study (pedigree analysis, twin study, foster child, co-
twin method, cytogenetic method, chromosomal and karyo-type analysis),
biochemical methods, immunological methods, D.N.A. technology and
recombinant technologies.
You can refer P Nath or Brain tree. This is marks scoring topic. Prepare
answer through side headings, genealogical tables and examples. Keep it
simple for every answer. Try to cover all aspects of question.
Present some examples of what the methods can offer now.
For biochemical methods, cryptogenetic methods, and immunological
methods, if you can do it okay. Otherwise have a glance over them no need
for rigorous reading
9.2 Mendelian genetics in man-family study, single factor, multifactor, lethal,

sub-lethal and polygenic inheritance in man.
Mendel’s four laws prepare for 15 marks total. You can use example of pea
plant or coloured cow.
Application of mendalian genetics is given well in P Nath page no 62.
For single factor – ABO Blood group, Tall dwarf pea plant etc.
For multi factor- page no 68 in P Nath
Lethal gene good content from P Nath page no 70
This chapter is purely marks scoring. Examiner cannot create new questions.
Follow P Nath and practice regularly
9.3 Concept of genetic polymorphism and selection, Mendelian population,

Hardy-Weinberg law; causes and changes which bring down frequency –
mutation, isolation, migration, selection, inbreeding and genetic drift.
Consanguineous and non-consanguineous mating, genetic load, genetic effect of
consanguineous and cousin marriages.
Prepare a 10 mark answer for each factor. If possible please see how this will
be put as flow chart for ge ing be er marks
P Nath has good content. Structure well. You can add some examples.
Most topics in this can be read from P Nath or else Brain Tree
9.4 Chromosomes and chromosomal aberrations in man, methodology.
1. Numerical and structural aberrations (disorders).

2. Sex chromosomal aberrations – Klinefelter (XXY), Turner (XO), Super
female (XXX), intersex and other syndromic disorders.
3. Autosomal aberrations – Down syndrome, Patau, Edward and Cri-du-chat
syndromes.
4. Genetic imprints in human disease, genetic screening, genetic counseling,
human DNA profiling, gene mapping and genome study.
Question is a must from this part. Most of this can be answered form P Nath.
Keep it simple and prepare for 10 marks covering all parts
While writing this part try to write under headings as- introduction, what is
that, causes, clinical features, frequency of occurrence, how to diagnosis, any
methods to remove that disease and other info if any.
Part 4 in this chapter depends on your capability. If you can read its ok,
otherwise can skip. It’s a bit boring part. Anyhow prepare for 10 marks only.
Don’t spend reading more about them
9.5 Race and racism, biological basis of morphological variation of non-metric

and metric characters. Racial criteria, racial traits in relation to heredity and
environment; biological basis of racial classification, racial differentiation and

race crossing in man.
What is race? Race vs racism? 10 marks

Basis for racial classification. You can prepare for 20 marks about how
morphological traits vary in different racial groups- like skin colour, hair,
body build, cephalic index, nasal index etc.. and also how genetic traits vary
like ABO system, MNS System, Serum Protein among different groups.
How racial criteria varies in relation to heredity and environment. ( you can
talk about skin colour, blood groups, nose, length of hands, hair texture etc..
Short notes on race crossing is be er
9.6 Age, sex and population variation as genetic marker- ABO, Rh blood groups,
HLA Hp, transferring, Gm, blood enzymes. Physiological characteristics-Hb
level, body fat, pulse rate, respiratory functions and sensory perceptions in
different cultural and socio-economic groups.
I read from Brain Tree basic reading. No need to slog here. Basic stuff prepare
well. I don’t think questions comes regularily
9.7 Concepts and methods of Ecological Anthropology. Bio-cultural Adaptations

– Genetic and Non- genetic factors. Man’s physiological responses to
environmental stresses: hot desert, cold, high altitude climate.
In the definition of ecological anthropology you should mention Julian

Steward Shonshone expedition in west US. How he found that ecology place
a role in division of labour and culture.
Then for standard adaptation you can refer P Nath
Prepare also for cultural and biological adaptation, acclimatization to high
altitude, cold and hot desert. Question comes for 15 or 20 marks. It’s a simple
question.
Don read anything else from this chapter except above mentioned one.
9.8 Epidemiological Anthropology: Health and disease. Infectious and non-

infectious diseases. Nutritional deficiency related diseases.
Just understand what is epidemiological anthropology, different approaches

like ecological, interpretive, critical medical approach, then why it is gaining
popularity, and conclusion.
10. Concept of human growth and development: stages of growth – pre-natal,

natal, infant, childhood, adolescence, maturity, senescence. Factors
affecting growth and development genetic, environmental, biochemical,
nutritional, cultural and socio-economic. Ageing and senescence. Theories
and observations – biological and chronological longevity. Human
physique and somatotypes. Methodologies for growth studies.
Prepare short note on these topics, generally questions doesn’t come, but be
prepared.
Brain tree material is sufficient.
Now a days UPSC is asking questions from theories also, smaller issues are
also asked. So suggest you to read completely for this chapter from Brain
Tree.
You can use some figures, diagrams etc.
11.1 Relevance of menarche, menopause and other bioevents to fertility. Fertility

pa erns and differentials.
General answers, but try to include how socio cultural factors play an
important role in determining the these things.
Nothing great with this thing. But while finishing link with current topics.
Like with use of medicines and changing life pa ers menarche age is ge ing
low etc.. more effects of depression etc..
11.2 Demographic theories- biological, social and cultural.
Read from Brain Tree or any other material. Simple. Don’t complicate this
topic.
11.3 Biological and socio-ecological factors influencing fecundity, fertility,

natality and mortality.
Standard factors but try to present under different sub headings like
biological, cultural, ecological, economic etc.. will give you marks
You can innovate through the use of flow charts, some line diagrams etc.
12. Applications of Anthropology:Anthropology of sports, Nutritional

anthropology, Anthropology in designing of defence and other
equipments, Forensic Anthropology, Methods and principles of personal
identification and reconstruction, Applied human genetics – Paternity
diagnosis, genetic counseling and eugenics, DNA technology in diseases
and medicine, serogenetics and cytogenetics in reproductive biology.
I read this entirely from P Nath. In P Nath it is given as paragraph, you can
put that in point form or bullets or some picture for be er representation.
You can conclude with innovative linkages like. Say with the MAKE IN
INDIA programme greater scope for anthropological works in designing
defence equipment arises.
Or with growing service sector development of people friendly office spaces
is gaining momentum
Or with development of start up sector, anthropology can be fertile ground
for new entrepreneurs etc…
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Avik June 7, 2018 — 11:59 am
Thank you sir….

would you please suggest any online test series for Anthropology?
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koyasreeharsha June 7, 2018 — 12:00 pm
I did at L2A in Delhi. you can do that. the test series is fine
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Avik June 7, 2018 — 12:19 pm
Sir, is it an online test series? and when is it be er to join…before or

after completing the syllabus?
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Suggest you to talk to them for exact details… you will get number
from internet
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shiv2412 June 7, 2018 — 12:00 pm
Sir, from where would you get These diagrams, Is there any source for
diagrams in both papers ?
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1) I think some topper has posted it couple of years back. you can
search it.
2) You can create your own. Be creative in expression
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shiv2412 June 7, 2018 — 1:07 pm
Thank you so much sir!
You mentioned Anthro Previous year solved papers is there any book
in which previous year papers are solved?
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I don’t remember the name.but u can see in xerox shops and market
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shiv2412 June 7, 2018 — 1:37 pm
Sir 1 final doubt, Is coaching required for Anthropology helpful or it’s
be er to study on your own?(though it is subjective but still is it

helpful for answer writing, I am talking about some famous coaching
in ORN for Anthro)…
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I suggest you to take coaching, for 3-4 months. It brings some
planning in preparation.
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Avik June 7, 2018 — 12:56 pm
Sir, when will joining any test series for Anthropology be effective?
Before/After I complete the full syllabus on my own?
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ashu June 7, 2018 — 1:40 pm
sir can u upload ur notes asap nd sir u have wri en ur frnds notes r these
available in market or are of some toopper
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No that is my friends personal notes. self made
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duckprep June 8, 2018 — 3:06 am
Sir, please do upload your anthro a empted test papers like that of GS. It
will be of immense help.
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Abhi92 June 12, 2018 — 4:43 am
Sir how are Bindu maam notes?
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Midhun Reddy June 12, 2018 — 10:50 am
Sir, Thanks a lot for such a detailed article. Can you please share your
anthropology test series answer sheets.. it would be of immense help.
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koyasreeharsha June 12, 2018 — 11:02 am
I have shared it in the other post
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G Mahindra July 4, 2018 — 11:12 am
sir what is case study how it will help for exam
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koyasreeharsha July 12, 2018 — 8:52 am
You can see my notes or can get some good case studies (you can say
a type of examples in simple terms) , they will help you be er explain
the theory, answer etc.. It shows that you are not only clear with
theory but also application part
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Praveen7 June 18, 2018 — 9:23 am
Sir can you mention what specific topics one should cover from IGNOU
material.
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Anonymous June 20, 2018 — 4:52 am
Sir,can u suggest where did I get case studies and different thinkers on
anthropology
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Vinod June 20, 2018 — 4:53 am
Sir,Can u suggest where did I get case studies and different thinkers on
anthropology
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Anonymous July 7, 2018 — 6:42 am
sir please share your anthro thought class notes of vajiram…
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I have already uploaded my notes in the blog
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JAYDEEP PANCHAL July 16, 2018 — 8:21 am
Sir Can you Please suggest Good coaching in Delhi for Anthropology
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As such there is no good coaching for anthropology which is out and
out best. but for beginners vajiram and ravi is good
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JUNE 7, 2018 / KOYASREEHARSHA / 26 COMMENTS

Anthropology Paper 1 is more about concept part while Paper 2 is more of

Anthropology notes ( My friends notes + Self ) made from referring sources

Theories – Class notes of Vajiram anthropology sir ( 2 years back he taught at

Anthropology is a humanities subject. So while presenting answer mix it with

Then conclude with simple one or decent one.

Revise revise revise + practice practice practice is only mantra here.

Chapter wise plan and approach

1.1 Meaning, scope and development of Anthropology.

Straight question mostly for 10 or 15 marks.

1.2 Relationships with other disciplines: Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences,

Prepare the question where do you situate anthropology in social sciences?

1.3 Main branches of Anthropology, their scope and relevance:

1. Social- cultural Anthropology.

1.4 Human Evolution and emergence of Man:

1. Biological and Cultural factors in human evolution. Theories of Organic

1.5 Characteristics of Primates; Evolutionary Trend and Primate Taxonomy;

1.6 Phylogenetic status, characteristics and geographical distribution of the

1. Homo erectus: Africa (Paranthropus), Europe (Homo erectus

1.8 Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology. Chronology: Relative and Absolute

1. Cultural Evolution- Broad Outlines of Prehistoric cultures:

Prepare for culture and civilizations similarities and diﬀerences. Can

2.3 Marriage: Deﬁnition and universality; Laws of marriage (endogamy,

relation, marriage, residence and succession); Impact of urbanization,

2.5 Kinship: Consanguinity and Aﬃnity; Principles and types of descent

Scoring part. A empt straight questions from here

3. Economic organization:Meaning, scope and relevance of economic

Prepare a basic deﬁnition of what is economic anthropology

4. Political organization and Social Control:Band, tribe, chiefdom, kingdom

and justice in simple societies.

Prepare content on what is political anthropology (basic content) with views

5. Religion:Anthropological approaches to the study of religion

Important chapter, more number of questions. Firstly approaches to religion

Psychological approach- R R Marret and S Freud

1. Classical evolutionism (Tylor, Morgan and Frazer)

5. Culture and personality (Benedict, Mead, Linton, Kardiner and Cora – du

7. Culture, language and communication:Nature, origin and characteristics of

8. Research methods in anthropology:

1. Fieldwork tradition in anthropology

9.2 Mendelian genetics in man-family study, single factor, multifactor, lethal,

9.3 Concept of genetic polymorphism and selection, Mendelian population,

9.4 Chromosomes and chromosomal aberrations in man, methodology.

1. Numerical and structural aberrations (disorders).

9.5 Race and racism, biological basis of morphological variation of non-metric

environment; biological basis of racial classiﬁcation, racial diﬀerentiation and

What is race? Race vs racism? 10 marks

9.7 Concepts and methods of Ecological Anthropology. Bio-cultural Adaptations

In the deﬁnition of ecological anthropology you should mention Julian

9.8 Epidemiological Anthropology: Health and disease. Infectious and non-

Just understand what is epidemiological anthropology, diﬀerent approaches

10. Concept of human growth and development: stages of growth – pre-natal,

11.1 Relevance of menarche, menopause and other bioevents to fertility. Fertility

11.2 Demographic theories- biological, social and cultural.

11.3 Biological and socio-ecological factors inﬂuencing fecundity, fertility,

12. Applications of Anthropology:Anthropology of sports, Nutritional

ALL THE BEST ….

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Avik June 7, 2018 — 11:59 am

Thank you sir….