Sociology IAS

Introduction   Choosing the right Optional Subject for the UPSC can help you outperform your peers by a massive margin and boost your chances of clearing the examination. From letting you answer questions effortlessly and score maximum marks in the interview round to recovering and balancing out your overall score in case you weren’t able to score very well in another subject, the right optional subject can prove to be a blessing.   One such popular Optional subject is Sociology. The crisp, compact and simple-to-grasp nature of the syllabus in this subject unleashes a high scoring potential, both in the theory and interview rounds. The subject mostly deals with economic and socio-political issues of the society, which is considered to be a huge advantage for candidates, as members of a society already have certain opinions and viewpoints about issues in the society. Since they know what they are dealing with, there basically is no requirement for separate preparation and grooming f

  The optional papers play a significant role in deciding merit when it comes to the UPSC. Sociology is a prevalent choice among aspirants due to several reasons. It has witnessed a constant increase in popularity over the years. Especially, after being placed on the list of the Highest scoring optional subjects in the Civil Services Examination.   Candidates do not require background knowledge of the subject to score high. However, a simple understanding of the inter-related concepts and regular practice can unleash a high-scoring potential for candidates. Apart from being compact and easy to cover, the syllabus has a decent portion overlapping with the topics from the General Studies paper. This makes it easier for students to prepare for the subject and score good marks. They are never put into a situation, where their efforts may not be proportionately rewarded.   Aspirants also prefer sociology due to the easy-to-understand nature of the subject, which covers topics based on s