How to Prepare

Anthropology
Optional for IAS
Anthropology Optional for IAS
Those candidates who have read Biology or not
as a subject in graduation can certainly consider
Anthropology as an optional subject. If you have
interest in reading and learning about tribal
issues. The issues pertaining to Indian society (as
Anthropology is close to Sociology but more
scientific in approach). A good understanding of
Anthropology helps in Essay paper, GS &
Interview as well.
Preparation approach for Anthropology

For both Paper 1 and Paper 2, One must make short and crisp
notes on areas like Archaeology and Hominid Fossils. The Physical
Anthropology of paper 1 is marks fetching, therefore questions
from this area must be attempted in examination. Paper 2 has
become dynamic for the last 2 years so keep watch on the
current happening in newspapers which are related to the topics
in Anthropology optional syllabus.

Efficiently use Internet for any clarification or derivative study for

related topics or issues. Annual report published in the Ministry of
Tribal Affairs and other governmental reports concerning with the
welfare of SC, ST and minorities should be looked upon once.
Role of Coaching
Coaching plays a very important role.
Anthropology can be done without coaching
classes too, but real hard work as smart study has
to be done by the aspirants. Some portion of the
Anthropology syllabus can be left untouched as
probably of asking questions from them is very
less. Wherever it is necessary study Printed notes
from good teachers/institutes along with answer
writing practice.
Answer writing for Anthropology option

All answers must have Introduction and Conclusion.

Conclusion should be something contemporary or
optimistic. Insert any current developments such as
governmental programs or incidents into your answers if
question has been asked from related topic from
Anthropology syllabus, especially for paper two.
Questions in Archaeology
Questions in Archaeology should be answered in
four parts.

1. Time period, Tools and technology

2. Regional variation
3. Cultural advancements
4. Social life of humans living at that time period
Questions Human Fossils
Questions Human Fossils should be answered in
four parts.

1. Meaning, time period, species

2. Anatomical features
3. Cultural developments
4. Position in evolutionary line
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