Civil Services Examination is widely known as one of the most difficult and coveted examinations in India. To understand the 3 distinctive stages in which the examination is conducted, it is important for the aspirants to understand the syllabus thoroughly.
Different stages of the IAS exam have a different syllabus. The UPSC Prelims syllabus focuses on general and societal awareness which is tested by objective-type (MCQ) questions. The UPSC Mains syllabus is much more comprehensive as this stage comprises nine theory papers, and the final interview stages test the overall personality of the candidate by the competent board members.
Syllabus of UPSC CSE Prelims Exam
IAS Prelims exam consist of 2 papers, both of which are of objective type. Paper-I General Studies & Paper-II CSAT are the two papers conducted in the Preliminary phase of UPSC CSE.
Paper-I Syllabus
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Current events of national and international importance.
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History of India and Indian National Movement.
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Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
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Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
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Economic and Social Development Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
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General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization.
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General Science.
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