How To Prepare Anthropology Optional For WBCS Main Exam – Anthropology Book List

Anthropology as an optional subject is popular among WBCS aspirants because it is considered scoring and also, its syllabus is relatively  less now, after a few portions were omitted. It is also helpful for science students as it is a perfect combination of science and social science. It has certain elements of biology and anatomy. Anthropology also includes social topics in it. As an administrator, some knowledge of anthropology is also helpful.Continue Reading How To Prepare Anthropology Optional For WBCS Main Exam – Anthropology Book List.

How to Prepare WBCS Anthropology Optional Subject

Anthropology as an optional subject is popular among WBCS aspirants because it is considered scoring and also, its syllabus is relatively less now after a few portions were omitted. It is also helpful for science students as it is a perfect combination of science and social science. It has certain elements of biology and anatomy. It also includes social topics in it. As an administrator, some knowledge of anthropology is also helpful.

• know your WBCS Exam syllabus
• Select Best Reference Books
• Prepare a Study plan
• Prepare own Preparation Notes
• Practice Previous Question Papers
• Practice few Mock Test Papers

Anthropology Optional Strategy

• Try selective reading from different books, some books are good for a particular topic and some for another and it also looks better when the examiner is looking at your answer sheet.
• Making hand written notes, when you have to revise a lot in a very limited time you should make your own notes. Short notes for every word in the syllabus.
• Opt for the subject when you have the sufficient interest WBCS requires it, Anthropology requires in depth knowledge of the topic or else it will be very difficult. Make sure whatever topic you cover you have in-depth knowledge about it.
• Solve all the last year paper in as proper way as you can, initially it will take time but will prepare you for writing the exam.
• Try to look at the overall viewpoint of the topic think of society as a whole large institution, give definitions by anthropologists and cover different examples for the same.
• Case studies should be properly quoted. Try your best to quote the person/institution that has done the case study. It will make your answer more relevant and shows that you are aware about what is happening.
• Try to start as early as possible after WBCS prelims examination, because delaying will only make it difficult.
•  Practice diagram if you do not know learn to make diagrams because it will fetch you extra marks.
• You will see a lot of case studies while studying anthropology, note them down and use it to explain the concept.

WBCS Preparation Tips

WBCS Aspirants should follow exam tips to write the exam. Planning and hard work are very important to face any competitive exam.The Paper I of Anthropology based on General studies and Physical Archaeology. But Paper II of Anthropology optional deals with the technical concepts such as Linguistic and religious minorities, Panchayati Raj, tribal topics, SC, ST & OBCs, ethnicity, and impact of major religions on tribal societies.

REASONS TO SELECT ANTHROPOLOGY AS AN OPTIONAL

• If you have an anthropology background.
• Students with any other science background can also opt for this subject as the elements of science in anthropology can make it easier to grasp.
• If you have a genuine interest in this subject, you should definitely go for this optional.
• This subject contains both biological and social topics. The biology-related topics like in physical anthropology are scoring as they are not subjective.
• A good understanding of anthropology also helps you in your Ethics and Essay paper.
• A lot of good study material are also easily available for anthropology WBCS exam.

Anthropology books for WBCS optional:

• Physical Anthropology – P.Nath / S.Das
• Fossil Evidence – S Das
• Anthropology Theories – MakhanJha’s
• Social Anthropology – Maunder/Madan
• Indian Anthropology – R.N Sharma / Nadeem Hasnain
  

Paper I
1. Harrison et. al : Human Biology
2. Shukla & Rastogi : Physical Anthropology & Human Genetics
3. Vaid & Pandey : Jaivik Manavshastra
4. B. Janusch : Origins of Man
5. Virender Kumar : Evolution of Genus Homo
6. Surender Nath : Forensic Anthropology
7. Surender Nath : Nutritional Anthropology
8. M. Harris : Rise of Anthropological Theory
9. U.S. Misra : Anthropological Thought
10. Herskovits : Cultural Anthropology
11. Booklet by Jawahar Publishers, New Delhi

Paper II
1. NCERT : Indian Society, Social Change
2. Bhattacharya, D.K. : An Outline of Indian Prehistory
3. Srinivas : Caste in India & Other Essays
4. Srinivas : Social Change in Modern India
5. Y. Singh : Modernisation of Indian Tradition
6. Vidyarthi & Rai : Tribal Cultures of India
7. N. Hasnain : Indian Anthropology
8. N. Hasnain : Tribal India
9. R.C. Verma : Indian Tribes
10. Vaid : Who Cares for Tribal Development
11. A.L. Basham : The Wonder that was India
12. G.S. Bhatt : Bharatiya Samajik Vichar
13. Sagar Preet : Reservation for Backward Classes a Perspective

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