• In-Depth Coverage of the Syllabus: Our lectures delve into every aspect of the Anthropology Optional syllabus, ensuring you are well-prepared for the UPSC examination.
• Expert Faculty: Learn from renowned anthropologists with years of experience in teaching and research. Our faculty members are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise.
• Engaging Teaching Methodology: Our interactive lectures combine theoretical concepts with real-world examples, making learning enjoyable and effective.
• Focus on Conceptual Clarity: We break down complex topics into easily understandable concepts, helping you grasp the core ideas.
• Comprehensive Study Material: Access a wealth of study materials, including notes, handouts, and practice questions, to reinforce your learning.
• Personalized Guidance: Our dedicated faculty members are available to answer your questions and provide personalized guidance throughout your preparation.
• Mock Tests and Analysis: Practice with our rigorous mock tests and receive detailed feedback to improve your performance.

Our Lectures Cover the Following Topics:

Paper 1

• Introduction to Anthropology:
  • Meaning, scope, and development of Anthropology
  • Relationship with other disciplines
• Biological Anthropology:
  • Primate evolution and human origins
  • Human biological variation
  • Genetics and human evolution
• Socio-cultural Anthropology:
  • Concept of culture
  • Society and culture
  • Kinship and marriage
  • Economic and political organization
  • Religion and magic
  • Art and aesthetics
• Archaeological Anthropology:
  • Prehistoric and historic archaeology
  • Archaeological techniques and methods
  • Indian Archaeology

Paper 2

• Indian Anthropology:
  • Tribal and rural India
  • Indian village studies
  • Caste and class
  • Religion and society in India
  • Linguistic and cultural diversity in India
• Anthropological Theories:
  • Evolutionism, diffusionism, functionalism, structural-functionalism, cultural materialism, and symbolic anthropology
• Applied Anthropology:
  • Medical anthropology
  • Development anthropology
  • Forensic anthropology
  • Tribal development
  • Ecological anthropology

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