Sociology optional classes: the edge you need to excel in UPSC
Every year, candidates apply for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam, even though it is the most challenging exam in India. Out of the lakhs of students, only a few thousands make it to the final list. This competition to serve the nation characterises the knowledgeable candidates who appear for the exam. Only half the candidates who appear for the Preliminaries score enough to get through, after which they attempt the UPSC Mains exam, which will test you on a variety of topics, including science, math, and social studies. Within social studies, optional Sociology is worth 250 marks, with two papers together marking up to 500 points. Individuals preparing for the exam tend to take this part of the paper very lightly. Still, the truth is that the sociology paper’s components are quite comprehensive and require intensive knowledge to score past the pass marks. Like any other entrance exam, the UPSC also needs rigorous training from subject experts...