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In the Daily Answer-writing and Mentorship Program, students learn to write smarter, not just more. With questions formulated based on current UPSC pattern and video solutions, comprehensive revision of the Anthropology syllabus becomes easy.
Learn how to write high-scoring answers which guarantee above average marks. Each day that you write, each question that you decode, you get one mark closer to seeing your name in the list. The program is designed to cover Paper I and Paper II thematically. Mini tests have been designed to get you in the practice of writing tests.
The expert guidance of Karandeep Sir (mentor to 150+ rankers), helps you sharpen your answer writing skills, making you battle tested and ready to answer any question that UPSC throws at you.
This program focusing on consistent writing, detailed reviews, and a syllabus-synced plan is ideal for aspirants aiming for 250 + in Anthropology.
Perfect for aspirants who know the Anthropology syllabus, but need the strategy, structure, and mentorship to translate it into high-scoring answers.
Program Details
- Start Date: 27th October, 2025
- Details: Daily 3 Questions (5 Days in a week)
- Duration: 2.5 Months (comprehensively covering both Paper 1 and Paper 2)
- Validity: Course Last Day + 15 Days
- One Zoom Doubt Solving Sessions in a Week
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Why choose DAMP by Karandeep Sir?
Anthropology through Answer-writing
- Consistent and daily answer writing practice:
- Helps you develop skills of decoding the demand of the question, writing in a clear, concise, precise, well structured, and presentable manner.
Targeted Optional Practice
- Well-planned answer writing:
- Cover the syllabus comprehensively through an easy to follow schedule.
Curated for UPSC
- Designed by Karandeep Sir:
- Based on recurrent themes in Anthropology, inspired by previously asked questions.
Targeted Feedback
- Guaranteed improvement:
- Our feedback on your answers is not generic, it is customized for you, making sure that your answers become well-above average.
Value Addition
- Answer discussion:
- Build conceptual clarity, develop interlinking ability, analyse and decode questions for effective answer writing.
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- Build discipline:
- Through daily practice build speed and coherence in answer writing, keep track of your improvement, and get the exam ready confidence.
Who Should Join?
Expert Guidance under Karandeep Sir.
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LevelUp IAS Anthropology DAMP
Why join LevelUp IAS Anthropology DAMP?
- Master Anthropology Optional Answer Writing: Consistent daily practice ensures that you develop the ability to write clear, concise, and high-scoring answers under exam conditions.
- Targeted UPSC Optional Preparation: With a structured daily schedule, your preparation becomes more focused, covering the entire syllabus in a disciplined manner.
- UPSC level questions curated by Karandeep sir based on thematically selected topics ensuring coverage of the entire syllabus. These are mixed with Anthropology Optional previous year questions.
- Personalised Mentorship: Direct feedback ensures continuous improvement, making sure your answers meet the standards required for scoring high in UPSC Mains.
- Comprehensive Learning through video discussions and model answers provide deeper insights into building conceptual clarity, developing interlinkages, and applying critical analysis, all while enhancing your ability to approach and present answers effectively.
- Stay Consistent & Confident: The routine of daily answer writing and weekly assessments keeps you on track and helps build exam-day confidence.
Who Should Join?
- Aspirants looking to strengthen their Anthropology optional preparation with structured practice.
- Those who have completed the syllabus but need guidance in answer writing and revision.
- Aspirants who are unable to take their Anthropology score beyond 280 marks.
- Students who want to ensure their Anthropology preparation is up to UPSC standards with personalised mentorship.
Program Highlights
Daily Answer Writing Practice:
- 1 question to be submitted daily for evaluation.
- 1 additional practice question daily for extra preparation.
Time-bound Evaluation:
- All submitted answers are evaluated within 24 hours with personalized feedback.
- Evaluation process follows UPSC standards and current trends.
Video Discussions & Model Answers:
- Get in-depth video discussions for both daily questions along with model answers to understand structure and approach.
Full-Length Test:
- 2 comprehensive test covering the entire syllabus, to be submitted within 7 days from release.
Syllabus Coverage:
- The program comprehensively covers the entire UPSC Anthropology syllabus for both Paper 1 & Paper 2.
Regular Zoom Sessions for Doubts:
- Weekly Zoom sessions with the mentor for doubt resolution, ensuring clarity on all topics and questions.
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i) Daily Answer Writing Practice:
- Daily 3 questions.
- 2 of these would be evaluated.
- 1 for self-improvement.
- Daily 3 questions.
ii) Evaluation:
- Time bound evaluation, within 24 hours.
- Comprehensive evaluation process to make you mains ready.
iii) UPSC relevant questions:
- Clear your basics through self practice questions.
- Evaluate your understanding through tailor-made analytical questions, curated by Karandeep Sir.
iv) Discussion:
- In-depth video discussion of all three questions with value addition.
- Model answers would be provided for all three.
v) Tests:
- 5 mini tests scheduled fortnightly, flexibility till end of course.
- 2 full length tests at the end of course.
vi) Doubt Session:
- Weekly zoom session with Karandeep sir.
- Question will be released at 12:00 pm (Afternoon)
- Answer can be uploaded till 12:00 pm (Next Day Afternoon)
- Answer Discussion video and Model answer will be released at 12:00 pm (Next Day Afternoon)
- Answer Discussion video can be viewed a maximum of 2 times
- The course validity will not be extended under any circumstances
DAMP Anthropology Optional Class Schedule 2026
DATE | MICRO- TOPICS |
Monday, October 27, 2025 | Unit 6: Anthropological theories |
(a) Classical evolutionism (Tylor, Morgan and Frazer) | |
(b) Historical particularism (Boas) Diffusionism (British, German and American) | |
(c) Functionalism (Malinowski); Structural—Functionlism (Radcliffe-Brown) | |
(d) Structuralism (L’evi-Strauss and E. Leach) | |
(e) Culture and personality (Benedict, Mead, Linton, Kardiner and Cora-du Bois) | |
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Unit 6 Anthropological theories: |
(f) Neo-evolutionism (Childe, White, Steward, Sahlins and Service) | |
(g) Cultural materialism (Harris) | |
(h) Symbolic and interpretive theories (Turner, Schneider and Geertz) | |
(i) Cognitive theories (Tyler, Conklin) | |
(j) Post-modernism in anthropology | |
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | Unit 5 Religion: Anthropological approaches to the study of religion (evolutionary, psychological and functional); monotheism and polytheism; sacred and profane; myths and rituals; forms of religion in tribal and peasant Societies (animism, animatism, fetishism, naturism and totemism); religion, magic and science distinguished; magico-religious functionaries (priest, shaman, medicine man, sorcerer and witch) |
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Thursday, October 30, 2025 | Unit 5 Religion: Anthropological approaches to the study of religion (evolutionary, psychological and functional); monotheism and polytheism; sacred and profane; myths and rituals; forms of religion in tribal and peasant Societies (animism, animatism, fetishism, naturism and totemism); religion, magic and science distinguished; magico-religious functionaries (priest, shaman, medicine man, sorcerer and witch) |
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Friday, October 31, 2025 | Unit 3 Economic Organization: Meaning, scope and relevance of economic anthropology; Formalist and Substantivism debate; Principles governing production, distribution and exchange (reciprocity, redistribution and market), in communities, subsisting on hunting and gathering, fishing, swiddening, pastoralism, horticulture, and agriculture; globalization and indigenous economic systems |
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Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
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Monday, November 3, 2025 | Unit 4 Political Organization and Social Control: Band, tribe, chiefdom, kingdom and state; concepts of power, authority and legitimacy; social control, law and justice in simple Societies. |
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Unit 2.1 The Nature of Culture: The concept and Characteristics of culture and civilization; Ethnocentrism vis-a-vis cultural Relativism. |
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | Unit 2.2 The Nature of Society: Concept of Society; Society and Culture; Social Institution; Social groups; and Social stratification |
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Thursday, November 6, 2025 | Unit 2.3 Marriage: Definition and universality; Laws of marriage (endogamy, exogamy, hypergamy, hypogamy, incest taboo); Type of marriage (monogamy, polygamy, polyandry, group marriage). Functions of marriage; Marriage regulations (preferential, prescriptive and proscriptive); Marriage payments (bride wealth and dowry) |
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Friday, November 7, 2025 | Unit 2.4 Family: Definition and universality; Family, household and domestic groups; functions of family; Types of family (from the perspectives of structure, blood relation, marriage, residence and succession); Impact of urbanization, industrialization and feminist movements on family. |
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Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
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Sunday, November 9, 2025 | Mini Test 1 Paper 1 Unit 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Monday, November 10, 2025 | Unit 2.5 Kinship: Consanguinity and Affinity; Principles and types of descent (Unilineal, Double, Bilateral Ambilineal); Forms of descent groups (lineage, clan, phratry, moiety and kindred); Kinship terminology (descriptive and classificatory); Descent, Filiation and Complimentary Filiation; Decent and Alliance |
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | Unit 7 Culture, language and communication: Nature, origin and characteristics of language; verbal and non-verbal communication; social context of language use. |
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Unit 8 Research methods in Anthropology: (a) Fieldwork tradition in anthropology (b) Distinction between technique, method and methodology (c) Tools of data collection: observation, interview, schedules, questionnaire, case study, genealogy, life-history, oral history, secondary sources of information, participatory methods. (d) Analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. |
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Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Unit 8 Research methods in Anthropology: (a) Fieldwork tradition in anthropology (b) Distinction between technique, method and methodology (c) Tools of data collection: observation, interview, schedules, questionnaire, case study, genealogy, life-history, oral history, secondary sources of information, participatory methods. (d) Analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. |
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Friday, November 14, 2025 | Unit 9.1 Human Genetics: Methods and Application: Methods for study of genetic principles in man-family study (pedigree analysis, twin study, foster child, co-twin method, cytogenetic method, chromosomal and karyo-type analysis), biochemical methods, immunological methods, D.N.A. technology and recombinant technologies. |
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Monday, November 17, 2025 | Unit 9.2 Mendelian genetics in man-family study, single factor, multifactor, lethal, sub-lethal and polygenic inheritance in man. |
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | Unit 9.3 Concept of genetic polymorphism and selection, Mendelian population, Hardy-Weinberg law; causes and changes which bring down frequency-mutation, isolation, migration, selection, inbreeding and genetic drift. Consanguineous and non-consanguineous mating, genetic load, genetic effect of consanguineous and cousin marriages |
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | Unit 9.4 Chromosomes and chromosomal aberrations in man, methodology. (a) Numerical and structural aberrations (disorders). (b) Sex chromosomal aberration- Klinefelter (XXY), Turner (XO), Super female (XXX), intersex and other syndromic disorders. (c)Autosomal aberrations- Down syndrome, Patau, Edward and Cri-du-chat syndromes. (d) Genetic imprints in human disease, genetic screening, genetic counselling, human DNA profiling, gene mapping and genome study |
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Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Unit 9.5 Race and racism, biological basis of morphological variation of non-metric and characters. Racial criteria, racial traits in relation to heredity and environment; biological basis of racial classification, racial differentiation and race crossing in man |
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Friday, November 21, 2025 | Unit 9.6 Age, sex and population variation as genetic marker: ABO, Rh blood groups, HLA Hp, transferring, Gm, blood enzymes. Physiological characteristics-Hb level, body fat, pulse rate, respiratory functions and sensory perceptions in different cultural and socio-economic groups. |
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Saturday, November 22, 2025 |
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Sunday, November 23, 2025 | Mini Test 2 Paper 1 Unit 2.5, 7, 8, 9.1-9.6 |
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Monday, November 24, 2025 | Unit 9.7 Concepts and methods of Ecological Anthropology: Bio-cultural Adaptations—Genetic and Non-genetic factors. Man’s physiological responses to environmental stresses: hot desert, cold, high altitude climate |
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | Unit 9.8 Epidemiological Anthropology: Health and disease. Infectious and non-infectious diseases, Nutritional deficiency related diseases |
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | Unit 10 Concept of human growth and Development: Stages of growth-pre-natal, natal, infant, childhood, adolescence, maturity, senescence. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Factors affecting growth and development genetic, environmental, biochemical, nutritional, cultural and socio-economic. Ageing and senescence. Theories and observations-Biological and chronological longevity. Human physique and somatotypes. Methodologies for growth studies. |
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Thursday, November 27, 2025 | Unit 11 11.1 Relevance of menarche, menopause and other bio events to fertility. Fertility patterns and differentials. 11.2 Demographic theories-biological, social and cultural. 11.3 Biological and socio-ecological factors influencing fecundity, fertility, natality and mortality |
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Friday, November 28, 2025 | Unit 12 Applications of Anthropology: Anthropology of sports, Nutritional anthropology, Anthropology in designing of defence and other equipment’s, Forensic Anthropology, Methods and principles of personal identification and reconstruction, Applied human genetics—Paternity diagnosis, genetic counselling and eugenics, DNA technology in diseases and medicine, serogenetics and cytogenetics in reproductive biology. |
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Monday, December 1, 2025 | Unit 1 1.1 Meaning, Scope and development of Anthropology. 1.2 Relationships with other disciplines: Social Sciences, behavioural Sciences, Life Sciences, Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Medical Sciences, Earth Sciences and Humanities. 1.3 Main branches of Anthropology, their scope and relevance: (a) Social-cultural Anthropology. (b) Biological Anthropology. (c) Archaeological Anthropology. (d) Linguistic Anthropology. |
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | Unit 1 1.1 Meaning, Scope and development of Anthropology. 1.2 Relationships with other disciplines: Social Sciences, behavioural Sciences, Life Sciences, Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Medical Sciences, Earth Sciences and Humanities. 1.3 Main branches of Anthropology, their scope and relevance: (a) Social-cultural Anthropology. (b) Biological Anthropology. (c) Archaeological Anthropology. (d) Linguistic Anthropology. |
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Unit 1.4 Human Evolution and emergence of Man: (a) Biological and Cultural factors in human evolution. (b) Theories of Organic Evolution (Pre-Darwinian, Darwinian, and Post-Darwinian). (c) Synthetic theory of evolution; Brief outline of terms and concepts of evolutionary biology (Doll’s rule, Cope’s rule, Gause’s rule, parallelism, convergence, adaptive radiation, and mosaic evolution). Unit 1.5 Characteristics of Primates; Evolutionary Trend and Primate Taxonomy; Primate Adaptations; (Arboreal and Terrestrial) Primate Taxonomy; Primate Behaviour; Tertiary and Quaternary fossil primates; Living Major Primates; Comparative Anatomy of Man and Apes; Skeletal changes due to erect posture and its implications. |
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Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Unit 1.7 The biological basis of Life: The Cell, DNA structure and replication, Protein Synthesis, Gene, Mutation, Chromosomes, and Cell Division. Unit 1.8 (a) Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology. Chronology: Relative and Absolute Dating methods. (b) Cultural Evolution—Broad Outlines of Prehistoric cultures: (i) Palaeolithic (ii) Mesolithic (iii) Neolithic (iv) Chalcolithic (v) Copper-Bronze Age (vi) Iron Age |
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Friday, December 5, 2025 | Unit 1.6 Phylogenetic status, characteristics and geographical distribution of the following: (a) Plio-preleistocene hominids in South and East Africa-Australopithecines. (b) Homo erectus: Africa (Paranthropus), Europe (Homo erectus (heidelbergensis), Asia (Homo erectus javanicus, Homo erectus pekinensis. (c) Neanderthal man - La-chapelle-aux-saints (Classical type), Mt. Carmel (Progressive type). (d) Rhodesian man. (e) Homo sapiens - Cro Magnon, Grimaldi and Chancelede. |
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Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
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Sunday, December 7, 2025 | Mini Test 3 Paper 1 Unit 9.7, 9.8 10, 11, 12, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 |
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Monday, December 8, 2025 | Unit 1.1 Evolution of the Indian Culture and Civilization - Prehistoric (Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Neolithic-Chalcolithic), Protohistoric (Indus Civilization). Pre-Harappan, Harappan and post-Harappan cultures. Contributions of the tribal cultures to Indian civilization |
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Unit 1.2 Palaeo-Anthropological evidence from India with special reference to Siwaliks and Narmada basin (Ramapithecus, Sivapithecus and Narmada Man). Unit 1.3. Ethno-archaeology in India: The concept of ethno-archaeology; Survivals and Parallels among the hunting, foraging, fishing, pastoral and peasant communities including arts and crafts producing communities |
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | Unit 2 Demographic profile of India - Ethnic and linguistic elements in the Indian population and their distribution. Indian population - factors influencing its structure and growth |
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Thursday, December 11, 2025 | Unit 3 3.1 The structure and nature of traditional Indian social system—Varnashram, Purushartha, Karma, Rina and Rebirth. 3.2 Caste system in India— Structure and characteristics Varna and caste, Theories of origin of caste system, Dominant caste, Caste mobility, Future of caste system, Jajmani system. Tribe-case continuum. 3.3 Sacred Complex and Nature-Man-Spirit Complex. 3.4. Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity of Indian society. |
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Friday, December 12, 2025 | Unit 3 3.1 The structure and nature of traditional Indian social system—Varnashram, Purushartha, Karma, Rina and Rebirth. 3.2 Caste system in India— Structure and characteristics Varna and caste, Theories of origin of caste system, Dominant caste, Caste mobility, Future of caste system, Jajmani system. Tribe-case continuum. 3.3 Sacred Complex and Nature-Man-Spirit Complex. 3.4. Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity of Indian society. |
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Monday, December 15, 2025 | Unit 3 3.1 The structure and nature of traditional Indian social system—Varnashram, Purushartha, Karma, Rina and Rebirth. 3.2 Caste system in India— Structure and characteristics Varna and caste, Theories of origin of caste system, Dominant caste, Caste mobility, Future of caste system, Jajmani system. Tribe-case continuum. 3.3 Sacred Complex and Nature-Man-Spirit Complex. 3.4. Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity of Indian society. |
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | Unit 4 Emergence, growth and development in India—Contributions of the 18th, 19th and early 20th Century scholar-administrators. Contributions of Indian anthropologists to tribal and caste studies. |
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Unit 4 Emergence, growth and development in India—Contributions of the 18th, 19th and early 20th Century scholar-administrators. Contributions of Indian anthropologists to tribal and caste studies. |
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Thursday, December 18, 2025 | Unit 4 Emergence, growth and development in India—Contributions of the 18th, 19th and early 20th Century scholar-administrators. Contributions of Indian anthropologists to tribal and caste studies. |
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Friday, December 19, 2025 | Unit 5 5.1 Indian Village—Significane of village study in India; Indian village as a social system; Traditional and changing patterns of settlement and inter-caste relations; Agrarian relations in Indian villages; Impact of globalization on Indian villages. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. 5.2 Linguistic and religious minorities and their social, political and economic status. 5.3 Indigenous and exogenous processes of socio-cultural change in Indian society: Sanskritization, Westernization, Modernization; Inter-play of little and great traditions; Panchayati Raj and social change; Media and Social change. |
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Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
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Sunday, December 21, 2025 | Mini Test 4 Paper 2 Unit 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2, 3, 4 |
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Monday, December 22, 2025 | Unit 5 5.1 Indian Village—Significane of village study in India; Indian village as a social system; Traditional and changing patterns of settlement and inter-caste relations; Agrarian relations in Indian villages; Impact of globalization on Indian villages. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. 5.2 Linguistic and religious minorities and their social, political and economic status. 5.3 Indigenous and exogenous processes of socio-cultural change in Indian society: Sanskritization, Westernization, Modernization; Inter-play of little and great traditions; Panchayati Raj and social change; Media and Social change. |
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Unit 5 5.1 Indian Village—Significane of village study in India; Indian village as a social system; Traditional and changing patterns of settlement and inter-caste relations; Agrarian relations in Indian villages; Impact of globalization on Indian villages. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. 5.2 Linguistic and religious minorities and their social, political and economic status. 5.3 Indigenous and exogenous processes of socio-cultural change in Indian society: Sanskritization, Westernization, Modernization; Inter-play of little and great traditions; Panchayati Raj and social change; Media and Social change. |
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | Unit 6 6.1 Tribal situation in India—Bio-genetic variability, linguistic and socio-economic characteristics of the tribal populations and their distribution. 6.2 Problems of the tribal Communities—Land alienation, poverty, indebtedness, low literacy, poor educational facilities, unemployment, under- employment, health and nutrition. 6.3 Developmental projects and their impact on tribal displacement and problems of rehabilitation. Development of forest policy and tribals. Impact of urbanisation and industrialization on tribal populations. |
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Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Unit 6 6.1 Tribal situation in India—Bio-genetic variability, linguistic and socio-economic characteristics of the tribal populations and their distribution. 6.2 Problems of the tribal Communities—Land alienation, poverty, indebtedness, low literacy, poor educational facilities, unemployment, under- employment, health and nutrition. 6.3 Developmental projects and their impact on tribal displacement and problems of rehabilitation. Development of forest policy and tribals. Impact of urbanisation and industrialization on tribal populations. |
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Friday, December 26, 2025 | Unit 7 7.1 Problems of exploitation and deprivation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes. 7.2 Social change and contemporary tribal societies: Impact of modern democratic institutions, development programmes and welfare measures on tribals and weaker sections. 7.3 The concept of ethnicity; Ethnic conflicts and political developments; Unrest among tribal communities; Regionalism and demand for autonomy; Pseudo-tribalism. Social change among the tribes during colonial and post-Independent India. |
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Monday, December 29, 2025 | Unit 7 7.1 Problems of exploitation and deprivation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes. 7.2 Social change and contemporary tribal societies: Impact of modern democratic institutions, development programmes and welfare measures on tribals and weaker sections. 7.3 The concept of ethnicity; Ethnic conflicts and political developments; Unrest among tribal communities; Regionalism and demand for autonomy; Pseudo-tribalism. Social change among the tribes during colonial and post-Independent India. |
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | Unit 7 7.1 Problems of exploitation and deprivation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes. 7.2 Social change and contemporary tribal societies: Impact of modern democratic institutions, development programmes and welfare measures on tribals and weaker sections. 7.3 The concept of ethnicity; Ethnic conflicts and political developments; Unrest among tribal communities; Regionalism and demand for autonomy; Pseudo-tribalism. Social change among the tribes during colonial and post-Independent India. |
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Unit 8 8.1 Impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and other religions on tribal societies. 8.2 Tribe and nation state—a comparative study of tribal communities in India and other countries |
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Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Unit 8 8.1 Impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and other religions on tribal societies. 8.2 Tribe and nation state—a comparative study of tribal communities in India and other countries |
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Friday, January 2, 2026 | Unit 9 9.1 History of administration of tribal areas, tribal policies, plans, programmes of tribal development and their implementation. The concept of PTGs (Primitive Tribal Groups), their distribution, special programmes for their development. Role of N.G.O.s in tribal development. 9.2 Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development. 9.3 Contributions of anthropology to the understanding of regionalism, communalism and ethnic and political movements. |
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Monday, January 5, 2026 | Unit 9 9.1 History of administration of tribal areas, tribal policies, plans, programmes of tribal development and their implementation. The concept of PTGs (Primitive Tribal Groups), their distribution, special programmes for their development. Role of N.G.O.s in tribal development. 9.2 Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development. 9.3 Contributions of anthropology to the understanding of regionalism, communalism and ethnic and political movements. |
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Unit 9 9.1 History of administration of tribal areas, tribal policies, plans, programmes of tribal development and their implementation. The concept of PTGs (Primitive Tribal Groups), their distribution, special programmes for their development. Role of N.G.O.s in tribal development. 9.2 Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development. 9.3 Contributions of anthropology to the understanding of regionalism, communalism and ethnic and political movements. |
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Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Mini Test 5 Paper 2 Unit 5,6, 7, 8, 9 |
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Sunday, January 25, 2026 | Full Length Test Paper 1 |
Sunday, January 25, 2026 | Full Length Test Paper 2 |
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- If the price of a course is less than or equal to Rs. 10,000 (exclusive of GST)
- If admission is done at a discounted price or during promotional offers,
- If admission is done with a partial payment plan with an installment facility.
- It the course is a transferred course from some other original course.
- If the courses are already-recorded modules, then such courses are not eligible for any kind of refund.
(2) Procedure to Request a Refund
- All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@levelupias.com.
- No request made verbally, in person, on phone call, through messages or over any social media platform will be entertained. Only duly emailed requests will be entertained.
- The request must include the student’s name, course name, date of enrolment, and the reason for requesting a refund. Also, a student must attach any additional supporting document of evidence required.
- The date of refund request will be the date on which all the valid documents are received by the institute, which are needed for the approval.
(3) Processing Time
- Institute will take upto 15 days to process the request of the refund, upon complete reception of all the necessary information.
- Thereafter, the refunds will be processed within 15 business days from the date of the refund request approval.
- The refund will be issued using the original payment method unless otherwise agreed upon.
(4) Non-Refundable Fees
- Registration fees, administrative charges, and any other non-tuition fees are non-refundable.
(5) Policy on Course Transfers:
(a) Transfer Type: This policy applies to the following types of course transfers:
- From an online course to an offline course.
- From an offline course to an online course.
- From one course to another course.
- From one individual to another individual.
(b) Transfer Fee: A flat fee of Rs. 10,000 will be charged for any course transfer, regardless of the type of transfer or the specific course involved.
(c) Payment Terms: The transfer fee must be paid in full at the time of the transfer request. The transfer will not be processed until the fee is received.
(d) Non-Refundable: The transfer fee is non-refundable, even if the transfer is later canceled by the student.
(e) Eligibility: Transfers are subject to availability and approval by the institute. The institute reserves the right to deny transfer requests based on course capacity, scheduling conflicts, or other relevant factors.
(6) Amendments
- LevelUp IAS reserves the right to amend this refund policy at any time. Changes will be available for the students through the official website.
For any questions or concerns regarding this refund policy, please contact our administrative office at Contact Us.
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- 2.5 Months : Paper 1 [5 Weeks], Paper 2 [5 Weeks] or Total 10 Weeks
- Video discussion of both questions will be provided
- 1 Question Daily for Answer Writing Practice (which will be evaluated)
- 1 Question Daily for Answer Writing Practice (for self-practice only)
- Daily evaluation within 24 hours of the submission
- Two Full Length Comprehensive Test (to be submitted in 7 days)
- 5 Days a week | Completely Online Module
- Comprehensive Coverage of Entire Anthropology Syllabus
- Regular Zoom session
All our lectures are under the license of copyright protection, under the Copyright Act 1957 (the Act), supported by the Copyright Rules 1958 (the Rules), International Copyright Order, 1999 and Copyright Act in 2012. So copying our videos, illegal piracy, downloads, sharing, distribution etc. are strictly not allowed. We will take strict legal action against people doing so.
We have embedded tracking of video usage with the location, IP and we collect data on the video usage to check if there are any suspicious downloads of video happening with some third-party software. In such cases, the culprits will not be given any warning from our end; instead, strict legal action will be enforced.
Sharing of the user’s login and password is strictly prohibited. If any student is found doing so, his account would be suspended, and we will file a legal case of data theft and piracy against the student. Please do not share logins with your friends; else you will be in deep trouble.
There is access limit for each student – based on the course validity (date mentioned in the course features) and the total duration for which a student can watch any particular video (two times of the length of the video). Under no circumstance requests to extend the validity or increase the view duration will be entertained.
You may be mandatorily required to register the device from which you will be permitted to access the student portal to consume the online services. LevelUP IAS withholds the right to keep the number of devices registered limited.
Students are advised to have minimum internet speed of 2 Mbps for smooth experience. For mobile, videos run efficiently on 4G networks.
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- Start Date: 6th Nov, 2023
- Details: Daily 1 Question (5 Days in a week)
- Duration: 10 Weeks
- Validity: Final date of the program + 15days
- Delivery Mode: Online
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