How do I start studying GS?
Start your preparation with NCERT books of 10th and 12th standard on various subjects like History, Geography, Polity, Science, Indian Foreign policy & International Relation etc. and then go through other books recommended for G.S. It will be better to prepare G.S. mains first and then for Prelim.
How to prepare for GS Paper 1?
Students can follow the following steps to prepare for UPSC Mains GS 1 Paper: Go through the syllabus given in the UPSC CSE notification. Start with the NCERTs to build up your knowledge base, especially for geography, history and Indian society. After completing the NCERTs, go through the standard textbooks.
Which coaching is best for GS preparation?
Drishti IAS is one of the best coaching institute for better preparation of GS. Drishti IAS very well known coaching institute in Delhi due to their best facilties, infrastructure. Faculty member of Drishti IAS are very helpful and supportive.
Should I prepare optional or GS first?
First, start preparing for GS, and then after some time take this decision. Because in four GS papers you will be introduced to a variety of optional subjects like History, Geography, Public Administration, Political Science and Sociology. This will help you to determine your inclination to a particular subject.
Which GS paper is important in Prelims?
General Science, Life Science and Science and Technology Science and Technology has become an important section of GS for the last 15 years, but considering the overall increase in the weightage of current affairs. Questions are mainly asked from the developments taking place in India.
Which optional helps in GS?
Choosing optional subjects with maximum GS overlap: History. Geography. Political science & international relations. Economics. Public administration. Choosing the Right Optional Subject for UPSC Civil Services Mains. Related Links:
Is studying 4 hours a day enough for UPSC?
1) An aspirant may not be able to concentrate fully for the entire 5 hours; hence there will be gaps, 2) An aspirant has to study GS, optional, current affairs, etc., every day, and to divide the 5 hours, may not be effective. Hence, an aspirant should try to put at least 7-8 hours every day and gradually increase it.
Is 6 hours study enough for UPSC?
There are some aspirants who claim to study 15-16 hours per day while preparing for the UPSC exam. And, there are others who clear the exam studying just for 6-7 hours in a day.
How can I get my GS in 3 months?
Plan of Action for 90 Days: If you take 1 mock exam each day, you can cover all 40 mock exams in 40 days. If you take 2 mock exams /day, you can cover 40 mock exams in 20 days! This means it would not take much time to learn 4000+ questions and 4000+ important concepts. This would make a big difference.
What is the last rank for IAS?
UPSC Rank Wise Post 2021 The Last Rank for IAS in UPSC Exam 2021 is 680 in the general category. IFS Rank in UPSC 2021 for the general category is 88.