Is it good to take economics as optional for UPSC?

Economics is one of the optional subjects offered by the UPSC in the civil services mains exam. Though not as popular as some other subjects like Public Administration or Geography, Economics has a good success rate among candidates….Also, See:

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Which is more important for UPSC history or economics?

Both the subjects offer you significant knowledge about the country’s present status. On a personal note however, economics gives more insight into the current trends of a nation. So, we can say that it isn’t really better to study history than economics.

Which is better economics or geography?

Economics is more technical than Geography. Second paper of this subject is highly dynamic. You need an analytical mind to compete with this subject. With no background in economics, you will take longer time to complete the course and then again every year you’ll be at point zero for second paper.

Is Economics easy or geography?

Is economics a scoring subject in UPSC?

It is a rational and logical subject. It is generally scoring. Economics optional would cover about 60\% of UPSC syllabus for GS paper III, hence the overlap is significant. Also, in the prelims paper, at least 30 marks can be covered by this optional subject.

What are the pros and cons of Economics optional?

Like the two sides of a coin, choosing Economics optional has its pros and cons. (1) One of the most important advantages of Economics is that it is a rational and logical subject, it can be grasped even by aspirants from non-economics/science/technical backgrounds.

Is economics a scoring subject in the GS paper-III?

(2) Unlike many other subjects in the optional subjects, Economics is fairly scoring. (3) Economics syllabus for optional also covers about almost 55\%-60\% of the GS paper-III. Also, almost 30 marks can be scored in the prelims by preparing for this optional subject.

Is economics a good optional for the IAS exam?

Overlap with General Studies: Economics has a good overlap with the IAS syllabus of GS Paper III. The overlap is significant because the optional can cover close to 60\% of the GS III syllabus. That makes it at least 30 marks of the GS mains paper.