Syllabus: Paper II > 6.1 Tribal situation in India > Definition of tribe; indigenous peoples debate
2017 · Paper II
Anthropology Optional Paper II PYQ 2017
Explore 28 official UPSC Anthropology Optional 2017 Paper II questions, organised by section, marks, syllabus and topic. Model answers are coming soon.
Q1(a)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Neolithic cultures of South India.
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Neolithic > South India
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q1(b)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Austro-asiatic linguistic groups in India.
Syllabus: Paper II > 2. Demographic profile of India > Linguistic elements > Austro-Asiatic family
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q1(c)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Varnashram and the concept of Rina.
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.1 Structure and nature of traditional Indian social system > Varnashram, Purushartha, Karma, Rina and Rebirth
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q1(d)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Ethno-archaeology.
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.3 Ethno-archaeology in India > The concept of ethno-archaeology
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q1(e)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Nature-man-spirit complex.
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.3 Sacred Complex and Nature-Man-Spirit Complex
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q2(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the contribution of Nirmal Kumar Bose to the understanding of Indian society.
Syllabus: Paper II > 4. Emergence, growth and development of anthropology in India > Contributions of Indian anthropologists
Foundations of Anthropology
Q2(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Describe the salient features of chalcolithic cultures of the Deccan.
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Neolithic-Chalcolithic > Deccan
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q2(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Critically discuss the constitutional safeguards for the Scheduled Castes.
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.1 Constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q3(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the impact of market economy on the Jajmani system.
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.2 Caste system in India > Jajmani system
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q3(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Describe the salient features of Ramapithecus.
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.2 Palaeo-anthropological evidences from India > Siwaliks > Ramapithecus
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q3(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the social, political and economic status of Muslims in India.
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.2 Linguistic and religious minorities and their social, political and economic status
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q4(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Explain how Buddhism influenced the economic and cultural transformations of Indian society.
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.4 Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity on Indian society > Buddhism
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q4(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Describe various aspects of trade and religion of Harappan civilization.
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Indus (Harappan) Civilization
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q4(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the impact of media as an instrument of social change.
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.3 Indigenous and exogenous processes of socio-cultural change > Media and social change
Village India, Urbanisation & Social Change
Q5(a)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Indebtedness among tribal communities.
Syllabus: Paper II > 6.2 Problems of the tribal communities > Indebtedness
Tribal Problems & Displacement
Q5(b)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Ethnicity and regionalism.
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.3 The concept of ethnicity > Regionalism and demand for autonomy
Ethnicity, Tribal Movements & Social Change
Q5(c)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Other Backward Class.
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.1 Problems of exploitation and deprivation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q5(d)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (earlier known as PTG).
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 The concept of PTGs / PVTGs > Distribution and special programmes
Tribal Development, Policy & Safeguards
Q5(e)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Impact of Christianity on Indian tribes.
Syllabus: Paper II > 8.1 Impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and other religions on tribal societies > Christianity
Ethnicity, Tribal Movements & Social Change
Q6(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Describe the impact of displacement on the health and nutritional status of tribal communities.
Syllabus: Paper II > 6.3 Developmental projects and their impact on tribal displacement > Health and nutrition
Tribal Problems & Displacement
Q6(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the emergence, salient features and limitations of Tribal sub-plan.
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 Tribal policies, plans and programmes of tribal development > Tribal Sub-Plan
Tribal Development, Policy & Safeguards
Q6(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Give a critical evaluation of any one anthropological village study in India.
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.1 Indian Village > Significance of village study in India
Village India, Urbanisation & Social Change
Q7(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Critically evaluate the term 'tribe' (as used in India) as compared to the term 'indigenous' in some other countries.
Syllabus: Paper II > 6.1 Tribal situation in India > Definition of tribe; indigenous peoples debate
Tribal India
Q7(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the impact of Panchayati Raj institution on the empowerment of rural women in India.
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.3 Indigenous and exogenous processes of socio-cultural change > Panchayati Raj and social change
Village India, Urbanisation & Social Change
Q7(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Give a critical appraisal of any one tribal development programme during XIIth Five-Year plan. Give your suggestions for any improvement in the programme.
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 Tribal policies, plans and programmes of tribal development > Five-Year Plans
Tribal Development, Policy & Safeguards
Q8(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Give your assessment of the reasons for the imbalance in the sex-ratio in India.
Syllabus: Paper II > 2. Demographic profile of India > Factors influencing population structure and growth
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q8(b)
15 Marks Answer Coming Soon
Discuss the relevance of art and craft traditions in the understanding of Indian archaeology.
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.3 Ethno-archaeology in India > Arts and crafts producing communities
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q8(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the contribution of anthropology in understanding the loss of livelihood of tribal communities due to economic and ecological factors.
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.2 Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development > Livelihood
Applied & Forensic Anthropology
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UPSC Anthropology Optional 2017 — Paper II
28 questionsSyllabus: Paper II > 9.2 Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development > Livelihood
8(b) Discuss the relevance of art and craft traditions in the understanding of Indian archaeology.
15 Marks
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.3 Ethno-archaeology in India > Arts and crafts producing communities
1(b) Austro-asiatic linguistic groups in India.
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 2. Demographic profile of India > Linguistic elements > Austro-Asiatic family
4(a) Explain how Buddhism influenced the economic and cultural transformations of Indian society.
20 Marks
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.4 Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity on Indian society > Buddhism
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Neolithic-Chalcolithic > Deccan
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.1 Constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.1 Indian Village > Significance of village study in India
6(a) Describe the impact of displacement on the health and nutritional status of tribal communities.
20 Marks
Syllabus: Paper II > 6.3 Developmental projects and their impact on tribal displacement > Health and nutrition
5(b) Ethnicity and regionalism.
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.3 The concept of ethnicity > Regionalism and demand for autonomy
1(d) Ethno-archaeology.
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.3 Ethno-archaeology in India > The concept of ethno-archaeology
Syllabus: Paper II > 2. Demographic profile of India > Factors influencing population structure and growth
5(e) Impact of Christianity on Indian tribes.
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 8.1 Impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and other religions on tribal societies > Christianity
5(a) Indebtedness among tribal communities.
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 6.2 Problems of the tribal communities > Indebtedness
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.2 Caste system in India > Jajmani system
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.3 Indigenous and exogenous processes of socio-cultural change > Media and social change
1(e) Nature-man-spirit complex.
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.3 Sacred Complex and Nature-Man-Spirit Complex
1(a) Neolithic cultures of South India.
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Neolithic > South India
Syllabus: Paper II > 4. Emergence, growth and development of anthropology in India > Contributions of Indian anthropologists
5(c) Other Backward Class.
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.1 Problems of exploitation and deprivation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes
7(b) Discuss the impact of Panchayati Raj institution on the empowerment of rural women in India.
15 Marks
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.3 Indigenous and exogenous processes of socio-cultural change > Panchayati Raj and social change
5(d) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (earlier known as PTG).
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 The concept of PTGs / PVTGs > Distribution and special programmes
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.2 Palaeo-anthropological evidences from India > Siwaliks > Ramapithecus
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.2 Linguistic and religious minorities and their social, political and economic status
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Indus (Harappan) Civilization
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 Tribal policies, plans and programmes of tribal development > Five-Year Plans
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 Tribal policies, plans and programmes of tribal development > Tribal Sub-Plan
1(c) Varnashram and the concept of Rina.
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.1 Structure and nature of traditional Indian social system > Varnashram, Purushartha, Karma, Rina and Rebirth