[Class 1] Anthropology Optional for UPSC Mains with Dr. Arjun Bopanna.

Anthropology is the study of humankind, encompassing all aspects of human beings, including social, cultural, and biological dimensions. The UPSC mains Anthropology syllabus can be outlined as follows: Social-Cultural Anthropology: Examination of various institutions through observation, study of variation, classification, and theory development Contributions of anthropologists Methods for studying society Cultural and Biological Evolution: Cultural evolution stages: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Copper Bronze Age, Iron Age Biological evolution theories, including Darwin's theory Primate studies Evolutionary stages: Australopithecines, Homo erectus, Neanderthal, Homo sapiens Cultural and biological evolution in the Indian context Biological Anthropology: Human variation Genetic studies Mendelian genetics and inheritance of traits Chromosomal abnormalities in humans Concepts of race and racism Ecological and epidemiological anthropology Human growth and development Fertility studies and demographic theories Applied anthropology Indian Culture and Society: Demographics of the Indian population Characteristics of traditional Indian society The caste system and related theories Influence of other religions on Indian society Contributions of Indian anthropologists and village studies Issues faced by minorities and social change Exploitation of marginalized sections Tribal India: Classification and problems of tribal India Forest policy and administration of tribal areas Social changes among tribes Contributions of anthropologists For a detailed syllabus, refer to the official UPSC website. https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/...