2(c) Critically describe Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's argument on the origin of Indian caste system.
15 Marks
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.2 Caste system in India > Theories of origin of caste
2022 · Paper II
Anthropology Optional Paper II PYQ 2022
Explore 28 official UPSC Anthropology Optional 2022 Paper II questions, organised by section, marks, syllabus and topic. Model answers are coming soon.
Q1(a)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Pit-dwellers of Kashmir
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Neolithic > Burzahom
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q1(b)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Varna and Buddhism
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.4 Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity on Indian society
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q1(c)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Dharma versus Religion
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.1 Structure and nature of traditional Indian social system > Dharma
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q1(d)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Safeguards for linguistic minorities in India
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.2 Linguistic and religious minorities and their status
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q1(e)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Westernisation and Modernisation
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.3 Indigenous and exogenous processes of socio-cultural change
Village India, Urbanisation & Social Change
Q2(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Illustrate the contribution of Irawati Karve to Indian Anthropology. Make a special mention of her literary contribution.
Syllabus: Paper II > 4. Emergence, growth and development of anthropology in India
Foundations of Anthropology
Q2(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
What are the arguments for excluding Narmada Man from Homo erectus category?
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.2 Palaeo-anthropological evidences from India > Narmada Man
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q2(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Critically describe Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's argument on the origin of Indian caste system.
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.2 Caste system in India > Theories of origin of caste
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q3(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Make a critical appraisal of Megalithic tradition in India with special reference to North-East India.
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Megalithic
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q3(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Assess the contributions of S. C. Dube in Indian village studies.
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.1 Indian Village > Significance of village study in India
Village India, Urbanisation & Social Change
Q3(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Describe the methods adopted by Sir Herbert Hope Risley in classifying Indian populations. What are the criticisms against Risley's classification?
Syllabus: Paper II > 2. Demographic profile of India > Racial classification (Risley)
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q4(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
“Globalisation, on one hand has provided opportunities and on the other hand thrown challenges to Indian villages.” Elucidate.
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.1 Indian Village > Impact of globalization on Indian villages
Village India, Urbanisation & Social Change
Q4(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Describe briefly the proto-history of Gujarat. Discuss the significance of Gujarat proto-history in international trade.
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Protohistoric
Prehistoric Archaeology
Q4(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Critically examine ‘Indigenisation of Christianity’ in India.
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.4 Impact of Christianity on Indian society
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q5(a)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Regionalism as an opportunity and threat to national integration
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.3 Regionalism and demand for autonomy
Ethnicity, Tribal Movements & Social Change
Q5(b)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Issues of tribal agricultural labourers
Syllabus: Paper II > 6.2 Problems of the tribal communities > Poverty and unemployment
Tribal Problems & Displacement
Q5(c)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Major problems of nomadic and semi-nomadic groups
Syllabus: Paper II > 6.1 Tribal situation in India > Socio-economic characteristics
Tribal India
Q5(d)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Role of the Governor in the Fifth Schedule areas
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.1 Constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Tribes > Fifth Schedule
Tribal Development, Policy & Safeguards
Q5(e)
10 Marks 150 words Model Answer Available
Austroasiatic languages
Syllabus: Paper II > 2. Demographic profile of India > Linguistic elements
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q6(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the objectives of Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDPs). How far have these objectives been achieved?
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 Tribal policies, plans and programmes of tribal development
Tribal Development, Policy & Safeguards
Q6(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Compare the functioning of traditional ‘Tribal Council’ with that of ‘Gram Sabha’ under PESA.
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.1 Constitutional safeguards > PESA
Tribal Development, Policy & Safeguards
Q6(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Explain how British policies impacted the major resources of the tribals.
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 History of administration of tribal areas > Colonial period
Tribal Development, Policy & Safeguards
Q7(a)
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Discuss the views of G. S. Ghurye and Verrier Elwin on the approach towards tribal populations. What are the policies of the Government of India towards Indian tribal populations?
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 Tribal policies > Isolation-assimilation debate
Tribal Development, Policy & Safeguards
Q7(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Discuss the issues and solutions related to the Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribe populations in India.
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.1 Problems of exploitation and deprivation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Indian Society, Caste & Civilization
Q7(c)
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Explain the social and religious consequences of contact between tribal and non-tribal populations.
Syllabus: Paper II > 8.1 Impact of religions on tribal societies
Ethnicity, Tribal Movements & Social Change
Q8(a)
20 Marks Model Answer Available
Compare the nature of tribal movements between North-East and Central India. Briefly mention the current status of existing tribal movements in these areas.
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.3 Tribal movements > Regional comparison
Ethnicity, Tribal Movements & Social Change
Q8(b)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
Briefly describe the anthropological perspective on development. How have anthropologists contributed in India's rural development?
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.2 Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development
Applied & Forensic Anthropology
Q8(c)
15 Marks Model Answer Available
How can a balance be struck between livelihood concern and environmental degradation in the context of shifting cultivation?
Syllabus: Paper II > 6.3 Development of forest policy and tribals > Shifting cultivation
Tribal Problems & Displacement
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UPSC Anthropology Optional 2022 — Paper II
28 questionsSyllabus: Paper II > 9.2 Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development
5(e) Austroasiatic languages
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 2. Demographic profile of India > Linguistic elements
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 History of administration of tribal areas > Colonial period
1(c) Dharma versus Religion
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.1 Structure and nature of traditional Indian social system > Dharma
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.2 Palaeo-anthropological evidences from India > Narmada Man
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 Tribal policies > Isolation-assimilation debate
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.1 Indian Village > Impact of globalization on Indian villages
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.4 Impact of Christianity on Indian society
Syllabus: Paper II > 9.1 Tribal policies, plans and programmes of tribal development
Syllabus: Paper II > 4. Emergence, growth and development of anthropology in India
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.1 Problems of exploitation and deprivation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
5(b) Issues of tribal agricultural labourers
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 6.2 Problems of the tribal communities > Poverty and unemployment
Syllabus: Paper II > 6.3 Development of forest policy and tribals > Shifting cultivation
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Megalithic
1(a) Pit-dwellers of Kashmir
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Neolithic > Burzahom
5(c) Major problems of nomadic and semi-nomadic groups
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 6.1 Tribal situation in India > Socio-economic characteristics
Syllabus: Paper II > 1.1 Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization > Protohistoric
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.3 Regionalism and demand for autonomy
Syllabus: Paper II > 2. Demographic profile of India > Racial classification (Risley)
5(d) Role of the Governor in the Fifth Schedule areas
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.1 Constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Tribes > Fifth Schedule
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.1 Indian Village > Significance of village study in India
1(d) Safeguards for linguistic minorities in India
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.2 Linguistic and religious minorities and their status
Syllabus: Paper II > 8.1 Impact of religions on tribal societies
6(b) Compare the functioning of traditional ‘Tribal Council’ with that of ‘Gram Sabha’ under PESA.
15 Marks
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.1 Constitutional safeguards > PESA
Syllabus: Paper II > 7.3 Tribal movements > Regional comparison
1(b) Varna and Buddhism
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 3.4 Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity on Indian society
1(e) Westernisation and Modernisation
10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper II > 5.3 Indigenous and exogenous processes of socio-cultural change