UPSC IAS Anthropology Books 2024

UPSC IAS Anthropology Books 2024

Vishnukumar VUpdated on 14 Feb 2024, 05:56 PM IST

Candidates preparing for UPSC Anthropology as an optional subject must refer the UPSC 2024 Anthropology books to strengthen their preparation. With the help of books for UPSC Anthropology 2024, candidates can know the important chapters of UPSC Anthropology syllabus here from which questions are asked and difficulty level in the UPSC IAS exam.

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  1. UPSC Anthropology Books 2024
  2. UPSC Anthropology Optional Books
  3. UPSC IAS Syllabus 2024
  4. UPSC Anthropology Optional Preparation Tips
UPSC IAS Anthropology Books 2024
UPSC Anthropology Books 2024

Along with the UPSC Anthropology best books 2024, candidates also refere the previous year IAS question papers for more effective preparations. UPSC CSE Anthropology Books 2024 written by different authors contains important topics of Optional Paper 1 & 2 of UPSC IAS 2024. Applicants can also make their IAS study plan to cover UPSC Anthropology syllabus on time. For more details about UPSC Anthropology books 2024, candidates can check the article given below.

UPSC Anthropology Books 2024

The UPSC Anthropology optional subject is one of the popular subjects among the Civil Service aspirants. Candidates can check the all important topics asked in the IAS exam from the UPSC Anthropology best books. Applicants can check all the important concepts and important notes to qualify the UPSC CSE 2024 exam. For more details about, Candidates can check UPSC Anthropology 2024 books from the tables given below.

UPSC Optional Anthropology Books

UPSC Anthropology Books/Subjects

Authors

Anthropology Theories

Makhan Jha’s

Physical Anthropology

P.Nath / S.Das

Indian Anthropology

R.N Sharma / Nadeem Hasnain

Fossil Evidence

S Das

Social Anthropology

Maunder/Madan

UPSC Subject-wise Questions: For Practice Polity/History/Economics/Geography/Sc./Env/C. Affairs

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UPSC Anthropology Optional Books

UPSC Anthropology Books/Subjects

Authors

Tribal India

Nadeem Hasnain

Xaxa committee report State, society and tribes

Virginius Xaxa

An Introduction to Anthropological thought ( Theories)

Makhan Jha

Anthropology

Ember and Ember

An Introduction to Social Anthropology

D.N.Majumdar & T. N. Madan

Indian Anthropology

Nadeem Hasnain

UPSC IAS Syllabus 2024

Candidates preparing for IAS 2024 should check the UPSC IAS syllabus before proceeding their IAS preparation. With the help of IAS syllabus for prelims and mains, candidates can know about the important topics and chapters, from which questions are usually asked in the UPSC CSE 2024 exam. Along with the IAS 2024 syllabus, candidates can also check the UPSC best books for their effective preparations. The IAS syllabus, also contains the UPSC Anthropology optional syllabus for both paper 1 and paper 2.

UPSC IAS Exam Pattern 2024 - For Prelims & Mains

Check the UPSC IAS exam pattern for prelims and mains in the table below.

Exam name

Civil Services Exam (UPSC CSE)

Exam mode

Offline

(Preliminary - MCQ-based)

(Mains - Descriptive Mode)

(Personality Test - Interview in front of board members)

Exam stages

Prelims exam

Mains exam

Interview

Total papers

Prelims: 2

Mains: 9

Marking scheme

Paper 1: +2 marks

Paper 2: +2.5 marks

Negative marking: One-third of marks allotted to each question

Exam Duration

Prelims: 2 hours (Each paper) total 4 hours

Mains: 3 hours (Each paper) total 27 hours conducted across various days

Type of questions

Prelims: Objective type

Mains: Subjective type

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UPSC Anthropology Optional Preparation Tips

Candidates must check the preparation tips for UPSC Anthropology given below.

  • Make a study plan to complete the Anthropology syllabus on time.

  • Go through UPSC optional Anthropology Books

  • Check IAS 2024 Anthropology syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly

  • Make Anthropology optional short notes for revision

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When is the IAS 2024 application expected to be released?
A:

The IAS application form 2024 has been released on February 14, 2024.

Q: What is the selection process of IAS 2024?
A:

The IAS selection process 2024 comprises prelims exam, mains exam and personal interview.

Q: What is the age limit to apply for IAS 2024?
A:

Candidates between 21 to 32 years can fill the IAS application form 2024.

Q: What are the credentials required to download the IAS admit card?
A:

Candidates can download IAS admit card 2024 through their registration number and date of birth.

Q: How is the IAS result 2024 released?
A:

UPSC IAS result 2024 is released in PDF having roll numbers of all the qualified candidates.

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