Do Graduation Subjects Play a Role In UPSC IAS Preparation?

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Learn like you are teaching 

You are teaching the material to someone else. Explain the material out loud in your own words. Draw diagrams to illustrate key points. Come up with examples to help explain complex concepts.

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Choice of Optional Subject:

 In the UPSC Civil Services Examination, candidates are required to choose one optional subject for the mains exam. The subject can be chosen from a wide range of disciplines, including those studied during graduation.

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Understanding Concepts:

 Many topics covered in the UPSC syllabus, such as history, geography, political science, economics, and sociology, are commonly studied during graduation.

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Analytical Skills:

Graduation subjects often require critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. These skills are essential for success in the UPSC exam, particularly in the mains written examination,

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Essay Writing:

 The UPSC mains exam includes an essay paper in which candidates are required to write two essays on given topics. Graduation subjects that involve essay writing, research, and analytical writing can help candidates develop their essay-writing skills,

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General Awareness:   Graduation subjects may also contribute to candidates' general awareness and understanding of socio-economic, political, and cultural issues, both at the national and international levels.

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Visual Learning:  Create point notes, charts and tables. It is easier to remember visual stimuli in chart format rather than plain text. You can watch movies or documentaries on the topics of your course.

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Take Practice Tests:  You can try to take mock tests at least once or twice a week to test yourself and your memory. Any lapses in recall can be made up if there are minor errors, rather than being done at the very end.

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