12 Years Topic-Wise Solution Of Previous Papers Anthropology IAS Mains Q & A 2022

Anthropology – IAS Mains Q & A - revised and updated edition (2022) covers topic-wise solution to previous 12 years’ papers as per the latest syllabus.

Answer writing in this Book: We have put forth answers to each question as per the demand of the question. We have adopted an elaborate approach while writing these answers to arm you with relevant knowledge related to all aspects of a particular topic. In most of the answers, we have provided additional information, not necessarily adhering to the prescribed word limit but covering all dimensions to that question. This will enrich you with in-depth knowledge on that topic and help in writing better answers in future.

How to use this Book: This book will assist you in answer writing practice in two ways – use this book as a source of reference for the topics and write answers in your own unique way or alternatively, you may write previous years’ answers and compare them with the standard answers provided in this book.

Importance of Anthropology as an Optional: Anthropology has the advantages like, a scoring subject, easy to grasp even for a non-science student, short syllabus, repeating and direct pattern of questions. Further, it is scientific in nature, so the answers can be made more appealing by diagrams and flowcharts. These save time while writing answers and also fetch marks. Taking Anthropology as an Optional also covers various GS papers’ preparation - society and social justice (part of GS I, II), Internal Security (GS lll). It also helps in Essay writing as well as answering GS Paper-IV.

Optional subjects have become the deciding factor in getting an interview call. Though UPSC has introduced four GS papers to give a level playing field to all, the dynamic and unpredictable questions of GS papers defeated the purpose and made Optional paper the magic wand. The toppers’ score also tells it loudly that optional subjects play a defining role in determining the selection of the candidates.

So, overall this book is an ideal companion for you going to appear for the Mains examination. To help the aspirants to get acclaimed with the pattern and trend of the exam, this book is a valuable gift to our readers.