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By Pradip Kumar Sarkar

(10 Years Teaching Experience)

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PRADIP SARKAR
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pradip@sapiensias.in

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COURSE OVERVIEW

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.

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OVERVIEW
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.

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OBSERVATION

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 and variations of mankind to be studied in
the Indian context.
Thus, the syllabus is well intended to consistently pursue the tradition of
anthropology i.e. holism.

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COURSE SUMMARY & FEATURES

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.
 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.
 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.

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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.
 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.
 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.

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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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SAPIENS IAS AT YOUR SERVICE FOR A DECADE

At Sapiens IAS exam training institute, PRADIP KUMAR SARKAR has been
teaching anthropology for a decade. He, himself appeared in UPSC exam
with anthropology optional, perhaps he secured one of the highest scores
in anthropology optional in his time, he faced IAS interviews. Under his
aegis, hundreds of students became IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS etc. Pradip
Kumar Sarkar at sapiens IAS has persistently pursuing the following
things.

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SYLLABUS
Complete coverage of the syllabus in a time bond manner.

Framework based learning for presentation in the exam –an innovative learning
technique, greatly useful for 3Fs i.e. Factual learning, Frame working or
structuring, and Flow in presentation of facts.

Meticulously designed, well organized and highly processed study

materials enough for 300+ marks in anthropology.

Students are provided with maximum examples, case studies, and current
related data for value edition.

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Regular evaluation of student’s performance through mandatory class

tests and test series.
Personal attention and feedback.
Making biological part simpler, interesting, and thereby easy to grasp.
Completely digital class hence no class be missed.

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Thus, Sapiens IAS under the aegis of Mr. Pradip

Kumar Sarkar has produced hundreds of IAS, IFS, IPS,
IRS etc. in last 10 years with top ranking in
anthropology.

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