What are the major topics covered in the Anthropology optional syllabus for UPSC?

In Tirumal TSPSC classes, the Anthropology optional syllabus for UPSC covers a range of significant topics, including:

• Physical Anthropology: Primates, Human Evolution, and Genetics.
• Archaeological Anthropology: Prehistoric cultures, Indus Valley Civilization, and Tools.
• Social-Cultural Anthropology: Marriage, Family, Kinship, Political Systems, and Religion.
• Anthropological Thought: Evolutionism, Functionalism, Structuralism, and Ecological Anthropology.
• Applied Anthropology: Methods and Techniques, Tribal and Rural Development, and Anthropology in Administration.

The comprehensive coverage of these topics equips students with a deep understanding of human society, evolution, and cultural dynamics, providing a solid foundation for success in the UPSC examination.