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Hi Friends!
Just For information 1 important update for anthropology paper1 :-
new species of human (homo naledi) has been discovered,
PFB the link for news….
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/09/150910-human-evolution-change/
hi Team!
thank you for sharing the repository of material.
is there any way by which we can also put if anything found relevant into this repository?? please let us know .
mail them to ankurloonia@gmail.com
will positively upload them.
else comment them here. 🙂
OK Ankur! thanks . i will surely mail whenever find something relevent.
Thank you IAS Baba and Ankur for repository materials and also articles..
Keep going on..
can u send me the repository of material for anthropology to my email id prasadsvn84@gmail.com
I will be happy to send those but it is a copyright of IAS Baba’s team, it will be good if they send you, If you want them just subscribe for iasbaba(free of cost), then by using password get repository material(All these process takes 90 secs if ur using 10 MBps net). Thank you and keep posting…
ok..
Is there any possibility of Vaid Sir notes, it is not available in Hyderabad.
Check your inbox.
can u upload the link for Vaid sir notes
Don’t have the soft copy, else would have surely uploaded in the repository.
can you pls send soft copy of vaid sir notes….
Dear brother, if u can please share Vaid Sir notes for the benefit of all. 🙂 Thankyou, and your initiative for this optional is really commendable! At least up till now, I am able to make good notes from the answers and study from a place far far away for Delhi :’)
You can add this to the repository of materials.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1bi2h5vNw35MHNZaDNoNDhNUzg/view?usp=sharing
Contents:
Physical/Biological Textbooks
Biological Anthropology- 7th Edition – Michael Alan Park
Essentials of Physical Anthropology. 9th Ed – Robert Jurmain, Lynn Kilgore
Exploring Biological Anthropology, The Essentials, Third Edition – Craig Stanford
Introduction to Physical Anthropology, 2 – Jurmain
Larsen Essentials of Physical Anthropology Discovering Our Origins 1st txtbk
Lewis Understanding Humans Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology 11th c2013 txtbk
Social/Cultural Textbooks
Alan Barnard – Social Anthropology and Human Origins [2011][A]
Cultural Anthropology in a Globalizing World, 3rd Edition
Havilland Cultural Anthropology – Human Challenge 13th txtbk
Humanity – An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (9e)
Kottak Cultural Anthropology – Appreciating Cultural Diversity 14th txtbk
Language, Culture, and Society Key Topics in Linguistic Anthropology (Studies in the Social and Cultural Foundations of Language) Cambridge True PDF {PRG}
Can you please mail me the same. I searched online but in vain. I am from Mumbai.
soft copy is not available.
is brilliant material good for anthropology?
haven’t gone through it.
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Soft copy of vaid sir’s notes have been uploaded in the repository.
plz send me vaid sir notes.
for hard copy drop me a mail.
Hi Ankur, please send me Vaid sir and brain tree material. Thanks in advance!
Thank you IASbaba ,Ankur for taking this initiative & all others contributing to it.
I’m appearing in 2016. I’ve read diff strategies for anthro, skimmed previous papers, read some basic NCERT, watched a couple of videos and I’m read the repository here. I feel I can take this optional. But only problem, haven’t touched Biology since 10th std and I’m pursuing Electrical Engineering.
Please guide me. I’m really confused.
Thanks in advance!! 🙂
No issues. Lots of engineers with varied specialization are taking up anthro. as optional. Don’t worry, biology isn’t that hard.
Thanks a lot this initiative
how to get password
TLP2015
Hi I am apptempting cse 2016 with anthropology. Currently started with Physical anthropology and have Braintree, vaid sir notes and P nath. Is it enough to go through vaid sir notes and enrich with where ever required from P Nath.? Or we are required to go in detail as in brain tree notes. Please guide.
check this
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5WSrUCv0qfHbHgzZ1UyUWs3c1E
Thank you
HI Ankur . I have taken Anthro as an optional . Is coaching really necessary for this subject ? and can u how can i access the repository material ?
Topics are pretty diverse. Coaching is not really necessary, though then it depends from person to person. Go through the syllabus and previous year ques., you can easily make a decision then.
Here is the link to repository
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5WSrUCv0qfHWUc4aDlYWGxDa0U&usp=drive_web
hi Ankur!
Some material can be added from below link also into our repository..Please check once
http://www.xaam.in/2015/09/anthropology-material-collection.html
Thanks…Sure. will copy the textbooks. Rest is copy of our repository,
hey ankur ,just need to ask how to memorise the fossil men and other ratta maar topics .m struggling hard.
They indeed seem to be toughest part due to the amount of rattafication required.
Try:
For the long words, break and cram
E.x. Austra-lo-pi-the-cines
For Characteristics please draw the diagram, mark the features on itself, then try to cram, hope pictographic memory would make retention easier.
hey dear !!! kindly help me by providing a good source for diagrams.i know m being too demanding but iasbaba is my only resort .plz help …
see Post 6, I’ve tagged you in a comment.
HEY Ankur !!
Can we plz get a decent pdf of vaid sir’s material ,the watermark is causing big problem ,unable to decipher ,any solution ???
buy the hard copy. 😛
u’ll still face the same issue but to a lesser extent. 🙁
Hi Ankur, m in deep trouble. got a ‘Gnyanodaya ‘ at 2:30 am in the night today from a friend that its answer writting that matters the most. i ve decent score in Prelims but havent written single answer. My stratergy for Anthro was – i made notes from Braintree material and m studying ONLY that. Right now, feeling nervous and little panicky as i havent referred ‘Standard Text books’ nor have i written answers..
Plz help.
Both standard books and material are for ready reference. Study as per the syllabus and previous year ques. Start writing 2-3 ques. daily and keep revising, it will indeed boost ur confidence.
As you’ve already gone through the syllabus, you’ll find it easy to post your answers here.
i will definately start practicing answers here . the quality may not be of high standard but ,better late than never. Thanks Ankur for the guidance and looking forward for ur suggestions on my answers
ankur!
Do you have ember and ember e book?
I don’t have this book, if you have studied ember and ember.Kindly let me know about that book content, whether i should by this?
i am asking this because when i searched on amazon the price for this book is 12976 rs.
So i thought to discuss with u
no. have heard a lot about that book but have neither seen nor read it. neither i have the ebook. I have Encyclopedia of Medical Anthropology – C. Ember, M. Ember ebook but don’t find it useful.
ok ankur!
thanks a lot…
Ankur add this to important articles list. its useful for growth studies chapter in paper 1
http://thewire.in/2015/09/22/in-eight-years-boys-3-cm-and-girls-1-cm-taller-11298/
Hi.
Can u please provide me answers for these.
Meaning and scope of economic anthropology.
Formalist v/s substantivist debate.
Ethno-archeoloy in india .
Thank you.
I need vaid sirs anthropology notes and brain tree notes. Please provide pdf. Thanks
check repository
Hi ankur, Vaid sir’s notes are there in repository kya
Bhaiya.. Im new to Optional Anthropology.. 2016 will be my 1st attempt… That repository material will be sufficient or after completion of repository.. what i can go for?
Right now im having Brain tree material.. pls guide me..
u have a lot of time…along with the repository use the internet extensively. but try to stick to syllabus and previous year ques.
hi ankur, i ve heard that diagrams carry a lot of weightage. Is there any material where we can find PENCIL SKETCHES of fossil skeletal remains ? internet has pictures or digital images which are too difficult to draw.
p nath, b m das
hey Ankur…can u please suggest how to start for anthropology?…for 2016…and any idea about how is Vaid’s classes for the same?
No need of classes. They will teach whatever in the book thats it.my opinion prepare yourself Keep the syllabus copy(u can find mind maps in this site download or write it),study it thoroughly twice or thrice divide into suitable parts and start reading accordingly. Simultaneously prepare answer writing for that topics. In classes they will teach same topics and eats time, choice is yours I just sad my opinion only
I have been to vaid’s. he charged 38,000/- and completed the course within 45 days. He is no teacher instead you can call him arm-chair critic. he will say you the same things as it is written in his books and notes. better go to market and purchase them. no need to waste time and energy there. He might sound genuine but don’t get into the trap. I suggest you to self study and get variety of notes for deeper knowledge.
thanks for the suggestion arun..I was planning vaid but getting a lot of negative reviews about him…can i start with Karthik’s material?…one of my friends suggested that…
Bro i have experienced the same..he didnt even teach for 45 hours..only thing he know is to chew paan and criticize other teachers.
Mr Vaid is worthless.. he has been teaching for long but still fails to understand the UPSC question pattern… he completes the Anthro Paper 2 only 4 to 5 days carelessly… he starts from the Social anthro section such Marriage, Family.. in which he is little bit better
are braintree notes there in the repositry link? how long can anthropology take ,to cover its syllabus if one has to start from scratch ?
Briantree notes not available in repository.
variable~4 months
This gives brief description on situation of tribals in India and measures by government
Incase its not in article list, include it
http://www.thehindu.com/features/kids/meet-indias-indigenous-people/article7507271.ece
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Good one on forest rights act and Baigas
Add it to article list
economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/forest-rights-act-how-rules-fail-in-the-jungle/articleshow/49175798.cms?from=mdr
Say , if question comes like ” plan and programmes for tribal development ” now , shall we write the evolution of plan and programmes or just plan and programmes in effect now…. m bit confused. Please clarify.. Anyone
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Please upload mindmaps for Anthropology TLP too…
The compilation of prev year qtns and study plan was effective 🙂
hi can anyone please tell me as to how should i start with anthro…i have Btree notes ..pnath…
please it would be great help to me to channelize it rashsahay4@gmail.com
hey read neha kumari’s strategy ..on insight onindia
how to buy notes from brain tree ..?
scanned copy is there in the repository
Hello Mam, I am new to Anthro. Can you please guide me about how to start preparation for 2018?
Thank you.
@ankurL:disqus @bhaz24:disqus @ashok and all other friends who are writing mains.wish you all the very best.Do well in exams.bless you all.
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in Vaid sir’s notes do we have study material on fossils??i did not find any..kindly suggest
Same problem,no material for fossil in vaid’s
kindly let me know if u happen to find any from any other reliable material..a pictorial explanation I mean..ty
@ankurL:disqus How was your exam ?? all the best for further endeavors 🙂
And 1 request is that please share anthro mains paper once you could find time.No need to hurry just take your time But please share once you would be little free.Thanks
xam was fine, cudn’t make it..
paper was uploaded by baba ji
Can any1 give feed back abt sapian anthro classes
Pls restart the TLP Programme for 2016 aspirants
plz start for 2016 challenge…
where do I get braintree notes in Bangalore?
Its available in ebay
Is the entire note or study material from Vaid Sir(Anthropology) available in any of the resource links? Kindly respond…!!!
its there in the repository at the top of the page.
though Vaid sir’s books are not available
certain chapters and topics were missing..have they been updated?
Hi Shayan, I am new to Anthro. Can you please guide me about how to start preparation for 2018?
Thank you.
Ankur bro pls upload braintree ,pnath book and das… And if possible other standard books also… Pls pls
braintree is uploaded. don’t have pdf’s pf books
thnkxx
Volume 2 of Brain tree is not there, please provide volume 2 pdf. Thanks
What is the best source to read tribe and nation state topic of paper 2?kindly respond..
please mention the source along with the topic.
start again ankur
please start it
Plz continue it.
.
@Ankur plz tell me about the marking pattern in Anthro in MAINS..like is it scoring, or its like Sociology? I gave MAINS twice with Socio but scored very poorly which now contemplates me to consider for Anthro. What would be your advice?
can’t compare different optionals.
Plz start it sirr…
can i get p nath, s das , nk vaid and nadeem hasnani pdf books..
kindly help me if anybody can
nope..pdf not available, you have to buy the hard copies
IAS baba please provide strategy and practice questions for TLP-2016 of anthropology..
check the repository at the top
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5WSrUCv0qfHWUc4aDlYWGxDa0U
for practice
https://disqus.com/home/discussion/channel-anthropologymaninalltime/day_1_topic_relationship_with_other_disciplines/
This is a very good initiative for neophytes like me.Thank you, IAS baba and Ankur. Just wanted to ask if self study supplemented with test series is enough for 2017 or coaching would be a better way. If Vaids notes will suffice ? Peer discussion would be greatly welcomed.
@ankur @iasbaba please start new initiative for TLP Anthropology 2016 or 2017
join it
https://disqus.com/home/discussion/channel-anthropologymaninalltime/day_1_topic_relationship_with_other_disciplines/
it is also a good plan. If any one is interested, Please start the anthropology TLP from 22 august according to this plan.
check
https://disqus.com/home/discussion/channel-anthropologymaninalltime/day_1_topic_relationship_with_other_disciplines/
Baba please start it this year also
https://disqus.com/home/discussion/channel-anthropologymaninalltime/day_1_topic_relationship_with_other_disciplines/
babaji pls start anthro tlp this year also
join
https://disqus.com/home/discussion/channel-anthropologymaninalltime/day_1_topic_relationship_with_other_disciplines/
Anthro tlp babaji plz….
check it
https://disqus.com/home/discussion/channel-anthropologymaninalltime/day_1_topic_relationship_with_other_disciplines/
Baba ji
Can u start anthropology tlp pls
can u plz tell why blood group is good genetic marker
Blood group is one of the best sources in pedigree analysis. It follows the genetic pattern and comply with the principles of mendel
thanks nishant
join anthropology discussion
https://disqus.com/home/discussion/channel-anthropologymaninalltime/day_1_topic_relationship_with_other_disciplines/
join for anthropology optional
https://disqus.com/home/discussion/channel-anthropologymaninalltime/day_1_topic_relationship_with_other_disciplines/
Hi, I am new to Anthro. Can you please guide me about how to start preparation for 2018?
Thank you.
can anyone plz tell why blood group is good genetic marker .
Do any1 have ember and ember pdf and nadeem husnain tribal india
plz send if u find it i will be highly gratefull to u
Did not find anywhere…….
search it on xaam.in
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=zuayofW-LzsC&printsec=frontcover&dq=ember+anthropology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjI_-mDkbvJAhUhp3IKHe6FD5oQuwUIHjAA#v=onepage&q&f=true
Thanku senna …….is this a complete book or limited pages given..and cant v download it ….means v have to study this online
just study this quietly.
Tell one thing how u do writing practice for anthro……
http://www.insightsonindia.com/anthropology-daily-answer-writing-challenge/
http://www.insightsonindia.com/category/anthropology/
http://iasbaba.com/think-learn-perform-tlp-anthropology-optional/
Ok thanku…..i have seen these links earlier but no current activity was there…..thats y i asked u…
anthropology optional
https://disqus.com/home/channel/anthropologymaninalltime/
TLP2015
thanks , have u finished optional?
No, writing mains in 2016, have started late, just last week
all the best
when ever you get time plz share Current affairs strategy ,source for prelims ,which u use to crack exam.
thanks
Jay32..plz send d link fr anthro
i banked on ncerts and current affairs (i used Visions monthly magazine,since it quite comprehensively covered the syllabus )..and go thru basic reference books for each subject ….that will give you the confidence of completing syllabus..and for the last 3 months before pre attempt test papers for practice…i used civils daily…that helped me score good in pre
thanks for your rply,just one more thing did you follow the hindu daily or any other source u used for current affairs
if you could follow the Hindu daily that will be really helpful for your pre and mains both, otherwise in the last two months you will have to go thru some current affairs magazine(i went with Vision IAS monthly magazine, and i did it from Sept 2015-July 2016…that may be helpful, but its like shortcut, and won’t retain till your mains..as it was more like mugging up)…
thank you 🙂
Send me d link…for anthro
https://disqus.com/home/channel/anthropologymaninalltime/recent/
hello ,you got access or not
Thnx
can u plz answer this ,Describe the significant contributions of village studies in India to the understanding of social transformations.
what is the password to access these posts ??
TLP2015
plz answer Describe the significant contributions of village studies in India to the understanding of
social transformations.
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