CHOOSING THE OPTIONAL PAPERS (UPSC)

THE RAHAT FOUNDATION

Choosing one is optional in UPSC is one of the most crucial choice in our journey. The total marks of 500(250+250) can make or break your final score. hence, much thought and effort should be put in the same. oftentimes, we get confused over of the subject.

When to choose.? A basic NCERT reading of HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, ECONOMICS, SOCIOLOGY, & POLITICAL SCIENCE will help you out to know what interests you and what does not. give it time, do not jump the gun.

what are the factors put under cosideration?

1. INTEREST
2. GRADUATION SUBJECT or OVERLAP WITH GS
3. GUIDENCE and MATERIAL AVAILABLE
4. COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS 

what are the factors you should not really consider?

1. POPULARITY
2. HIGH SCORING
3. PEER PRESSURE