{"id":17052,"date":"2026-03-02T11:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T05:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=17052"},"modified":"2026-03-11T17:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:58:04","slug":"upsc-anthropology-optional-paper-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-anthropology-optional-paper-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Anthropology Optional Paper 2025 Out, Download Paper 1 & 2 PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the UPSC Mains Exam 2025, Anthropology is offered as one of the 48 optional subjects. It is divided into two papers, Paper I and Paper II, each carrying 250 marks, making a total of 500 marks. Together, these papers test a candidate\u2019s conceptual clarity and understanding of both theoretical and applied aspects of Anthropology.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The UPSC Mains schedule comprises 9 papers in total, out of which the optional subject papers are conducted as Paper VIII and Paper IX. For 2025, UPSC Anthropology Optional Paper 2025 is scheduled for the morning session, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on August 31, while Paper II will be held the same day in the afternoon session, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

UPSC Anthropology Optional Paper 2025<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

When it comes to the UPSC Mains Exam<\/strong><\/a> 2025, optional subjects play a crucial role in shaping a candidate\u2019s final score. Out of the nine papers in Mains, two are dedicated to the optional subject chosen by the candidate. Each paper carries 250 marks, making a combined weightage of 500 marks.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Also Check: UPSC Mains Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

UPSC Anthropology Optional Paper 2025 Download PDF<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The UPSC Anthropology Optional Paper 2025 PDF for both Paper I and Paper II is now available for download. Candidates who chose Anthropology as their optional subject can refer to these papers to analyze the nature of questions, the level of difficulty, and the areas of focus in the exam.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Also Check: UPSC Mains Optional Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

UPSC Anthropology Optional Previous Year Questions Papers\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Aspirants can access and download the UPSC Anthropology Optional Previous Year Question Papers from the links provided below.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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