UPSC Anthropology Optional Coaching New Batch Begins From 21-JAN-2018

Anthropology is a social science not a biological science like history,

Sociology, Economics & Political science which is one of the popular
optional subjects in UPSC/IAS/PSC exam.
Anthropology is the study of man in totality including studying all kinds of
societies and culture such as tribal and modern societies-their socio-
culture institutions viz. marriage, family, kinship, economic institution,
political system and belief pattern such as religion and magic.
Anthropology also deals with prehistoric and modern societies i.e. socio-
cultural evolution. Apart from these, Anthropology studies man as a
creature i.e. studying origin and evolution of man and their physical
variations from place to place. Thus, the syllabus of anthropology optional
has been well maintaining the tradition i.e. holism. Whereas, other social
sciences deal with man in a peace meal manner e.g. history studies past
event of man, sociology deals with social structure of man not biological
aspect of man at all, while economics & political science dealing with
economic and political institution respectively.
Thus anthropology is a holistic study of man i.e. studying man in totality
where as other social science studying man in an atomistic manner in
dealing with man in part manner.
As far as anthropology syllabus in UPSC/PCS is considered the 1st paper
deals with world anthropology i.e. socio cultural and biological evolution
and variations across the world. While the 2nd paper is associated with
Indian anthropology i.e. socio-cultural and biological evolution and
variations of mankind to be studied in the Indian context.
Thus, the syllabus is well intended to consistently pursue the tradition of
anthropology i.e. holism.

FEATURESOF UPSC ANTHROPOLOGY OPTIONAL CLASS

1 .Anthropology is an optional which could be opted by students with any
educational background such as students with arts, commerce, science
and professional background including doctors, engineers, MBA, MCA,
Biotech etc. It does not need specialization.
2. Familiar and interesting contents: one has to study institutions like
marriage, family, kinship, economic institution, political system, religion
and magic which is part and parcel of human beings. Moreover, one has to
study tribal people, human origin and diversity. Therefore, things are
familiar and interesting due to which the subject is easy to learn and
understand.
3. Shorter syllabus– complete coverage of the syllabus in an exam
oriented manner can be done in a span of 3 months that also 5 days/week.
So one can save time and invest more time in G.S and essay.
4. Subject matters mainly traditional and static in nature so one should
not be after news paper, magazines or current affairs which are time
consuming and troublesome affairs.
5. Straight forward questions in the exam -the biggest advantage:
Answers can be prepared beforehand which can be memorized, revised
and practiced several times before the exam. and thereby one can
reproduce answers directly in the exam. It enhances speed of
presentation, improves quality of answers and after all one could attempt
all the questions within the constraints of time.
6. Spin off benefits– anthropology has many benefits in G.S (culture, polity
and governance, science and technology, social issues and ethics) and in
easy as well.
Thus, anthropology is highly scoring and an optional of certainty. It means
if one is bestowed with reliable guidance and working hard intelligently,
one is sure to score extraordinarily i.e. 300+. These advantages are not
found with other optional such as Public administration, geography,
sociology, history and philosophy. Consequently, one could expect to
secure IAS/IPS with certainty.

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