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UPSC Books for Anthropology optional Subject

UPSC Books for Anthropology optional Subject

The UPSC syllabus for Anthropology is much more streamlined, and candidates find it easy to crack this optional paper. The candidate with a biology background would find this subject easier for scoring high marks. Here is the reference list of the best IAS books for preparing UPSC Anthropology optional subject. 

 

Physical Anthropology – P Nath 

Fossil Evidence – S Das

Social Anthropology – DN Majumdar & T N Madan

Indian Anthropology – Nadeem Hasnain

Indian Anthropology – Nadeem Hasnain