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Anthropology UPSC Booklist 2026

The document provides a comprehensive guide for UPSC 2026 Anthropology Optional preparation, including a topic-wise booklist and YouTube resources aimed at achieving 330+ marks in Paper I. It covers various topics such as human evolution, culture, economic organization, and anthropological theories, along with recommended books and online lectures for each section. Additionally, it includes tips for effective study practices and valuable notes from toppers.

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Anthropology UPSC Booklist 2026

The document provides a comprehensive guide for UPSC 2026 Anthropology Optional preparation, including a topic-wise booklist and YouTube resources aimed at achieving 330+ marks in Paper I. It covers various topics such as human evolution, culture, economic organization, and anthropological theories, along with recommended books and online lectures for each section. Additionally, it includes tips for effective study practices and valuable notes from toppers.

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Anthropology Optional for UPSC 2026 –

Topic-wise Booklist & YouTube Guide


Target: 330+ Marks | Paper I

1.1 to 1.3: Meaning, Scope, Relationship, Branches


Books:
- Nadeem Hasnain – Anthropology (Ch. 1–3)
- Ember & Ember (Selective)

YouTube:
- Anthropology with Ritu Ma’am (Unacademy)
- Sleepy Classes Anthropology - Basic playlist

1.4–1.6: Human Evolution & Primates


Books:
- P. Nath – Physical Anthropology
- K. Bhanu – Physical Anthropology

YouTube:
- Unacademy - Ritu Mam / Srishti Ma'am
- Shashwati Mam Anthropology Playlist

1.7: Biological Basis of Life


Books:
- P. Nath (Genetics Chapters)
- NCERT Class 11 & 12 Biology (Selective)

YouTube:
- Khan Academy – Molecular Biology
- Sleepy Classes / Ritu Ma'am

1.8: Prehistoric Archaeology & Cultures


Books:
- D.K. Bhattacharya – Prehistoric Archaeology
- Nadeem Hasnain – Culture Chapters

YouTube:
- Pratik Nayak
- Ritu Mam’s Archaeology Playlist
2.x: Culture, Society, Marriage, Family, Kinship
Books:
- Nadeem Hasnain
- Vidyasagar Notes (Optional)

YouTube:
- Sleepy Classes (Socio-Cultural playlist)
- Unacademy (Marriage & Kinship)

3. Economic Organisation
Books:
- Nadeem Hasnain + Ember & Ember

YouTube:
- Sleepy Classes – Formalist vs Substantivist

4. Political Organisation & Social Control


Books:
- Nadeem Hasnain

YouTube:
- Unacademy or Sleepy Classes

5. Religion
Books:
- Ember & Ember
- Nadeem Hasnain

YouTube:
- Sleepy Classes - Religion playlist

6. Anthropological Theories
Books:
- Vidyasagar Theories Booklet
- Hasnain + Ember & Ember

YouTube:
- Sleepy Classes – Theories Playlist
- Ritu Mam (1 video per theory)

7. Language and Communication


Books:
- Ember & Ember or Hasnain

YouTube:
- Sleepy Classes / Srishti Ma'am
8. Research Methods
Books:
- K.N. Dash
- IGNOU BA/MA Notes

YouTube:
- Sleepy Classes / Unacademy

9.x: Genetics, Race, Human Variation


Books:
- P. Nath
- NCERT Biology

YouTube:
- Unacademy – Ritu Ma’am / Bhanu Sir
- Khan Academy

9.5–9.8: Race, Variation, Ecology, Epidemiology


Books:
- P. Nath + Hasnain + IGNOU Notes

YouTube:
- Sleepy Classes / Bhanu Sir

10. Human Growth & Development


Books:
- P. Nath – Final Chapters

YouTube:
- Sleepy Classes / Khan Academy

11.x: Fertility, Demography


Books:
- IGNOU MA Anthropology Booklets
- Vidyasagar Notes

YouTube:
- Shashwati Mam

12. Applied Anthropology


Books:
- Hasnain + IGNOU Notes

YouTube:
- Sleepy Classes / Bhanu Sir
Toppers Notes (Value Addition)
- Vidyasagar Sir notes (Paper 1 & 2)
- Mahapatra Sir notes (Paper 2 tribal focus)

Top YouTube Channels Summary


Channel Best For

Sleepy Classes Theories, Kinship, Diagrams

Unacademy Ritu Mam Full syllabus with clarity

Shashwati Mam Fossils, diagrams, concepts

Bhanu Sir Genetics, Physical Anthropology

Pratik Nayak Culture & Heritage

Khan Academy DNA, Biology basics

Tips to Score 330+


- Make 1-page notes per topic with diagrams & thinkers

- Practice case study-based answers

- Use tribal examples and flowcharts

- Weekly revision + PYQs

- Join a test series (Vajiram / Next IAS / Forum)

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