This course on Paper-II Anthropology aims to help learners understand the evolution of Indian culture and civilization, including prehistoric, protohistoric, and palaeo-anthropological references. The course covers topics such as demographic profiles, traditional Indian social systems, and the caste system in India. By the end of the course, students will have gained knowledge about these anthropological concepts and their relevance to the Indian context. The teaching method involves lectures and discussions, making it suitable for those preparing for the UPSC exam or anyone interested in anthropology and Indian culture.
Overview
Syllabus
Paper-II, Topic 1.1 Evolution of the Indian Culture & Civilization:Prehistoric (Palaeolithic) Part I.
Paper-II, Topic 1.1 Evolution of the Indian Culture & Civilization:Prehistoric (Mesolithic) Part II.
Paper-II, Topic-1.1 Prehistoric (Neolithic and Neolithic-Chalcolithic) Part-III.
Paper-II, Topic-1.1 Protohistoric (Indus Civilization), Contributions of the tribal cultures.
Paper-II, Topic 1.2 Palaeo-Anthropological reference to Siwaliks & Narmada (Ramapithecus) Part I.
Paper-II, Topic 1.2 Sivapithecus and Narmada Man Part II.
Paper-II, Topic-1.3 Ethno-archaeology in India, Survivals and Parallels+PYQs.
Paper-II, Topic-2 Demographic profile: Ethnic elements in the Indian population Part I.
Paper-II, Topic-2 Linguistic elements in the Indian population and their distribution Part II.
Paper-II, Topic-3.1 The structure and nature of traditional Indian social system—Varnashrama Part I.
Paper-II, Topic-3.1 Purushartha, Karma, Rina and Rebirth Part II.
Paper-2, Topic 3.2 Caste system in India with UPSC PYQs Part I.
Paper II, Topic-3.2 Dominant caste Part II.
Paper II, Topic-3.2 Caste mobility, Future of caste system Part III.
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Paper II, Topic-3.2 Tribe-caste continuum (Value addition: Folk Urban Continuum) Part-V.
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