The course for Optional subject is constructed to facilitate a candidate to attain maximum marks, without much emphasis on the academic discipline of the candidate’s graduation in the subject, by using detailed-analytical deconstruction of the subject syllabus and its previous question papers.
The study circle offers such optional subjects which have maximum syllabus overlap/connection and strategic relevance with the compulsory papers of General Studies. The importance of Optional subject in helping an aspirant get through this examination stands unquestioned to-date. Aspirants need to choose one optional subject for UPSC IAS mains exam. Remember, when you select the right optional you are almost halfway through in this examination. It plays a significant role in deciding aspirants ranking in IAS Exam.
Law is one of the optional choices that greatly influence the chances of success both in Prelims and UPSC Mains. This is because it is possible to score very well in Law if you have prepared well for General Studies and read up on Law related topics.
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Geography is a highly popular optional subject in the UPSC mains exam. It is especially popular with candidates with a science or engineering background because of the nature of the subject itself. It is a science and this makes it attractive for such candidates
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PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHY
Physical Geography :
Human Geography :
GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
NOTE: Candidates will be required to answer one compulsory map question pertinent to subjects covered by this paper.
Geography is a highly popular optional subject in the UPSC mains exam. It is especially popular with candidates with a science or engineering background because of the nature of the subject itself. It is a science and this makes it attractive for such candidates
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History of Tamil Language
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Section-: B Modern Literature