Table of Contents
- 1 Which optional has most overlap with GS?
- 2 Is there gap between UPSC mains papers?
- 3 Will UPSC remove optional?
- 4 What is language paper A in UPSC?
- 5 Which subject has more weightage in UPSC Prelims?
- 6 What is the gap between GS and optional papers in UPSC?
- 7 When should I start preparing for UPSC Mains paper?
- 8 Is there any overlap between GS and optional subjects?
Which optional has most overlap with GS?
Which optional subject in UPSC has the most overlap with GS in the IAS exam
| Agriculture | Animal Husbandry & Vet Science | Anthropology |
|---|---|---|
| Botany | Chemistry | Civil Engineering |
| Commerce | Economics | Electrical Engineering |
| Geography | Geology | History |
| Philosophy | Political Science | Psychology |
Is there gap between UPSC mains papers?
Generally, there will be a 3-month gap between the UPSC prelims and mains exam i.e., around 120 to 150 days to prepare for mains within which candidates have to study for 9 papers with a total of 1750 marks.
Which is the hardest optional subject for UPSC?
Success Rate of Optional Subjects in UPSC 2016
| Optional Subject | Candidates Appeared | Candidates Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 365 | 19 |
| Philosophy | 2092 | 84 |
| Zoology | 484 | 18 |
| Mathematics | 277 | 8 |
Will UPSC remove optional?
As mentioned above, UPSC has not come up with a decision of removing or changing the optional subject yet, but there is a high possibility of changes in the optional subject by 2022. Scraping of optional subjects from UPSC is possible and can be implemented in one go.
What is language paper A in UPSC?
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam consists of nine papers out of which Paper A is the Compulsory Indian Language Paper….List of Languages for Compulsory Indian Language Paper (Paper A UPSC Mains)
| Language | Script |
|---|---|
| Konkani | Devanagari |
| Malayalam | Malayalam |
| Manipuri | Bengali |
| Marathi | Devanagari |
What is GS in IAS?
General Studies is covered more extensively in the IAS Mains exam. Out of a total of 9 papers, 4 are termed General Studies while the Essay paper is loosely related to General studies as topics are selected from random subjects in this paper.
Which subject has more weightage in UPSC Prelims?
UPSC Prelims Subject-Wise Weightage and Marks Distribution
| Topics | Marks Distribution in the year 2019 | Marks Distribution in the year 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| History, Modern India, Indian National Movements | 17\% | 15\% |
| Geography | 14\% | 7\% |
| Indian polity | 15\% | 7\% |
| Science & Technology | 7\% | 8\% |
What is the gap between GS and optional papers in UPSC?
Regarding the gaps between the various papers, UPSC gives some relief. You may get a day gap between GS I,II and GS III,IV. You may get a day gap between GS and optional. The gap can also be between Essay and GS paper. Then there will be no gap between GS I,II and GS III,IV. Gap between GS and optional is almost always there.
How many exams are there in the Mains of UPSC?
Currently, there are 9 exams in the mains. You have to give them in the span of 5 days. 2 languages on the first day. One in the morning and the other in the post noon. The next 3 days follows the same schedule with essay, GS1, GS2, GS3, GS4 and an optional paper.
When should I start preparing for UPSC Mains paper?
The better strategy makes one success in mains. You need not wait until the UPSC releases notification for Civil Services Exam, for UPSC Syllabus as there wouldn’t be many changes in the syllabus. For General Studies mains paper you can start preparing along with prelims as some of the syllabi of GS Papers (Mains) overlap with the prelims.
Is there any overlap between GS and optional subjects?
Others like sociology, economics, history, geography, philosophy, psychology, anthropology etc. also offer some overlap with GS papers. However do not choose your optional by the overlap, rather choose as per your interest. What is the best optional subject for the UPSC mains?