Other than main subjects you have to select one optional if you are preparing for IAS exam. Anthropology is an optional subject, here we are discussing the UPSC anthropology books for different topics with the author name.

The syllabus got drastically changed, although we have added the list according to an updated syllabus, The anthropology is divided into two paper, you should keep yourself updated. Anthropology is best and safest optional subject to choose, if you are biology student then it’s great to choose anthropology.

Here is the paper-wise list of best books for anthropology optional.

1) human biology by Harrison et.al: Click here

2) An outline of Indian prehistory by Bhattacharya: Click here

3) Indian Contract Act Specific Relief Act by Pollock and mulla: Click here

4) Other cultures by Beattie: Click here

5) An introduction to anthropology by Haviland: Click here

6) Physical anthropology and human genetics by Shukla & Rastogi: Click here

7) An introduction to physical anthropology by Stein & Rowe: Click here

8) An outline of Indian Prehistory by Bhattacharya: Click here`

9) Social change in modern India by srinivas: Click here

10) Modernization of Indian tradition by Y. singh: Click here

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Paper-II