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Is Ember and Ember necessary for anthropology?
For absolute beginners, Ember and Ember is a great book to start with. When I began preparing for Anthro in Jan 2017, I started with this book. I loved it so much that I read it cover to cover, even though such detailed reading is not at all needed from the exam point of view.
Can I study anthropology without coaching?
Yes, it is certainly important and mandatory that you take up the coaching for anthropology subjects preparing for the UPSC exam.
Who can take Anthropology optional?
As a popular optional subject, Anthropology is chosen by over 500 candidates in the IAS (UPSC CSE) exam. It is suitable for both who may or may not have a science or engineering background.
Which notes are good for Anthropology?
Books for Anthropology Optional – UPSC CSE
- Physical anthropology by P.
- Anthropology by Ember and Ember.
- An Introduction to Social Anthropology by D.N.Majumdar & T. N. Madan.
- An Introduction to Anthropological thought ( Theories) – by Makhan Jha.
- Indian Anthropology by Nadeem Hasnain.
- Indian Anthropology by R. N. Sharma.
Is Anthropology static or dynamic?
# Anthropology is by and large a static subject. Not much research is carried out on it academically and therefore the influx of new concepts and theories is less. Concepts like Marriage, Kinship, Evolution, Prehistoric cultures etc., just require mugging and retention.
How do I select an optional subject in anthropology for UPSC?
The most vital thing while you select an optional subject should be your interest in it. If you are enthusiastic to learn more about a subject and love reading about it, you should definitely go for that subject. It is worthwhile to begin anthropology preparation for optional as early as possible after the UPSC prelims examination.
Is anthropology a good optional subject for civil services mains?
Anthropology as an optional subject in the UPSC civil services mains exam is a popular choice for aspirants, especially for those with a science or engineering background. It is also an interesting subject and considered scoring by many. Last year’s UPSC topper Anudeep Durishetty (AIR 1, CSE 2017) had anthropology as his optional subject.
Is anthropology a good optional for IAS exam?
With a drastic cut in the UPSC Anthropology syllabus, it has emerged to be one of the safest optional that a UPSC IAS Exam aspirant can opt for. The syllabus is much more streamlined and if attention is given to details of Anthropology Optional, the civil services exam will become easier to crack.
Who are some Toppers who had anthropology as their optional subject?
There have been many toppers who had anthropology as their optional subject. The most recent being Anudeep Durishetty who bagged the first all-India rank in the 2017 UPSC exam. The next table gives a list of a few toppers who had anthropology as their optional.
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