Anthropology and Zoology New Batch Starts From 18th March -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 nad variations of man kind to be studied in the India ncontext.
Thus, the syllabus is well intended to consistently pursue the tradition of anthropology i.e.
holism.

FEATURES OF 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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