UPSC Mains 2021 Anthropology Optional Paper II questions

27 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2021. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Anthropology Optional PYQs

1. Purushartha and righteous living today

2. Relevance of tribe-caste continuum

3. Caste and social capital

4. Factionalism and politics in rural India

5. Critically discuss the origin of Indus Valley Civilization. Mention the evidences of its endogenous origin from the pre-Harappan sites.

   20 marks

6. Give the distribution and characteristic features of Upper Paleolithic culture in India.

   15 marks

7. Discuss the morphological features and phylogenetic position of Ramapithecus.

   5 marks

8. Explain the impact of the concept of nature-man-spirit complex on sustainable use of natural resources with suitable examples.

   20 marks

9. Examine the contributions of 9. C. Roy in highlighting the role of customary laws in tribal life.

10. Critically assess the impact of Christianity on tribal culture and identity.

11. Discuss the contributions of N. K. Bose in understanding tribal communities and their place in Indian civilization.

    20 marks

12. Discuss the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in transforming traditional power hierarchy in rural India.

13. Elucidate the problems and challenges in educational attainment of the Scheduled Tribes.

14. Urbanization and tribal institutions

15. Ethnic media and social awareness

16. Cultural diversity and multiculturalism

17. Concept of tribe and Indian census

18. Politics of recognition and deprivation Discuss 3 [ P.T:O,

19. Discuss the impact of the Forest Rights Act (2006) on the livelihood and culture of tribal people in India.

    20 marks

20. Examine the factors responsible for malnutrition in tribal India and suggest interventions required to overcome the problem.

    5 marks

21. Delineate the factors influencing fertility in Indian population.

    5 marks

22. Explain the impact of successive Land Acquisition Acts on tribal social organization.

    20 marks

23. Discuss the problems involved in rehabilitation and resettlement of tribals displaced due to development projects in India.

    5 marks

24. Discuss the interventions made by the Non-Governmental Organizations for empowering tribal women.

25. Examine how structural transformation in economy is affecting traditional social relationships in agrarian society.

    20 marks

26. Delineate the constitutional safeguard for religious minorities in India.

    5 marks

27. Identify the causes of tribal unrest with special reference to North-East India.