{"id":81965,"date":"2020-09-08T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T03:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/?p=81965"},"modified":"2021-04-05T15:43:26","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T10:13:26","slug":"upsc-syllabus-prelims-mains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/upsc-syllabus-prelims-mains\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Syllabus – UPSC Mains Syllabus and UPSC Prelims Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Union Public Service Exam is one of the most difficult exams in India. It covers a wide range of topics from different genres. UPSC exam has 2 written papers in the Prelims and 7 written papers in Mains.<\/p>\n

The syllabus for both the exams overlaps. As you will start your preparation, you will realize that all the topics are connected to each other. Let\u2019s take a look at the UPSC Syllabus for the Prelims and Mains Exam.<\/p>\n

UPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/h2>\n

General Studies Paper I- 200 Marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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UPSC GS Prelims Paper I Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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History of India<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Economic and Social Development<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Indian National Movement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Sustainable Development<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World.<\/td>\n\n

General issues on Environmental Ecology<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Indian Polity and Governance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Inclusion<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Constitution<\/td>\n\n

Demographics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Political System<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Social Sector initiatives<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Panchayati Raj<\/td>\n\n

Poverty<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Public Policy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Biodiversity<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Science<\/td>\n\n

Climate Change<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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UPSC General Studies Paper-II – 200 Marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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UPSC Prelims General Ability Syllabus<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Comprehension<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Analytical Ability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Interpersonal Skills<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Decision Making<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Communication Skills<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Problem Solving<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Logical Reasoning<\/td>\n\n

General Mental Ability<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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UPSC Prelims Basic Numeracy Syllabus<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Numbers and their Relations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Data Interpretation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Orders of Magnitude<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Divisibility rules<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Square roots<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Fractions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Factorization<\/td>\n\n

Polynomials and unit digit calculation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Simplification<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Exponent in factorial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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LCM and HCF<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Formula based problems<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Type of numbers<\/td>\n\n

Decimal base conversion to binary<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

UPSC Mains Syllabus<\/h2>\n

UPSC Mains Paper I: Essay – 250 Marks<\/h3>\n

The topics of UPSC 2019 Essay paper –<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Wisdom finds Truth<\/li>\n
  • Values are not what humanity is, but what humanity ought to be<\/li>\n
  • The best for an individual is not necessarily best for society.<\/li>\n
  • Courage to accept and dedication to improving are two keys to success<\/li>\n
  • South Asian societies are woven not around the state, but around their plural culture and plural identities<\/li>\n
  • Neglect of primary health care and education in India are reasons for its backwardness<\/li>\n
  • Biased media is a real threat to Indian democracy<\/li>\n
  • Rise of Artificial Intelligence: the threat of jobless future or better job opportunities through reskilling and upskilling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    UPSC Mains General Studies Paper-II<\/h3>\n

    Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society – 250 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    UPSC Mains Indian Heritage and Culture Syllabus<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Indian Art Forms<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Indian Paintings<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Harappan Architecture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Indian Dance Forms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Temple and Cave Architecture<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Classical Music<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Indo-Islamic Architecture<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Puppetry and Pottery<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Mughal Architecture<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Drama\/Theatre<\/td>\n\n

    Heritage Sites<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    <\/td>\n\n

    Rock Cut Architecture<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Literature<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Colonial Architecture & the Modern Period<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Ancient Indian Literature<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    \n

    Classical Sanskrit Literature<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Literature in Pali and Prakrit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Medieval Literature<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Women Poets of Bhakti<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Modern Indian Literature<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    UPSC Mains Modern Indian History Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Socio-economic Condition of People from the 18th century<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Nation Building<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    European Rule in India<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Integration of Princely States<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    British Colonisation of India<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Reorganization of States<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    British Policies & Their Impact<\/td>\n\n

    Issue of Official Language<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Socio-cultural Reform Movements<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Tribal Consolidation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Revolt against British Pre-1857<\/td>\n\n

    Regional Aspirations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Growth of Nationalism in India 1858<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Foreign Policy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Role of Western Education and Press<\/td>\n\n

    Non-Aligned Movement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Formation of INC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Panchsheel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Beginning of Mass Nationalism<\/td>\n\n

    Wars with Pakistan & China<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Mahatma Gandhi \u2013 His Ideas<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Nuclear Policy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Participation in Elections to Central Legislature & Provincial Assemblies<\/td>\n\n

    Green Revolution, Operation Flood & Cooperatives<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Government of India Act, 1935<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Agrarian & Land Reforms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Towards Freedom & Partition<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Industrial Reforms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    National Movement During World War II<\/td>\n\n

    LPG Reforms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Quit India Movement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    The era of One-Party Dominance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Nationalist Upsurge Post-World War II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    The emergence of Opposition Parties<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Independence with Partition<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Emergency: Crisis of Democratic Order<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    <\/td>\n\n

    Rise of Regional Parties<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    <\/td>\n\n

    Coalition Era<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    <\/td>\n\n

    Communalism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    <\/td>\n\n

    Indian Women Since Independence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    <\/td>\n\n

    Naxalism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    UPSC Mains World History Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Industrial Revolution<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    World War II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    World War I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Europe after World War II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    World Between the Two Wars<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Concept, Types & Social Impact of Political Philosophies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    UPSC Mains Indian Society Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Salient Features of Indian Society<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Effects of Globalization on Indian Society<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Role of Women and Women’s Organization<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Social Empowerment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Population and Associated Issues<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Communalism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Poverty and Developmental Issues<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Regionalism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Urbanization<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Secularism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    Features of World’s Physical Geography<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Geomorphology<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Soil Geography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Oceanography<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Climatology<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    Distribution of Key Natural Resources Across the World<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Land resources<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Agriculture resources<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Water resources<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Mineral & Energy Resources<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Forest resources<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

     <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    Factors Responsible for the Location of Industries<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Classification of Industries<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Distribution of Major Industries<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Location & Distribution of the Industries<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Agglomeration & Footloose Industries<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    Important Geophysical Phenomenon<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Earthquakes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Volcanoes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Tsunami<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Cyclone<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    Geographical Features and their Location for UPSC Mains Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Factors Causing Changes in Critical Geographical Features<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Examples of Changing Geographical Features – Melting of Ice Sheets, Desertification etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Impact of Changing Geographical Features<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    UPSC Mains General Studies Paper III:<\/h3>\n

    Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations – 250 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    UPSC Mains Governance\u00a0 Exam Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Government Policies & Interventions for Development<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency & Accountability<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    SHGs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Role of Civil Services in a Democracy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    NGOs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Ailments\/Issues Afflicting Indian Civil Services<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Development Processes & the Development Industry<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Reforming Bureaucracy to Strengthen Democracy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Society, Trust, and Cooperatives<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    UPSC Mains Indian Polity and Constitution Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Historical Underpinning & Evolution<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Separation of Powers Between Various Organs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Sources of Constitution<\/td>\n\n

    Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Features of Constitution<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme With other Countries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Amendments and Provisions<\/td>\n\n

    Executive and the Judiciary – Structure & Functions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Structure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Ministries and Departments of the Government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Union and States – Roles and Responsibilities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Pressure Groups and their role<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Issues & Challenges of Federal Structure<\/td>\n\n

    Appointment to Constitutional Posts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Cooperative & Competitive Federalism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Representation of People’s Act<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Centre-State Relations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Statutory, Regulatory & Quasi-Judicial Bodies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Inter-State Relations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Emergency Provisions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Role of Governor<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Reports of Various Commissions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    UPSC Mains Social Justice Syllabus<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections – SCs, STs, Minorities, Children, Elderly, Disabled, Women, Transgender<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Performance of These Schemes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Laws and Institutions for Protection & Betterment of these Sections<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Poverty & Hunger in India<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Development & Management of Social Sector\/Services<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Health, Education and Human resources<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    UPSC Mains International Relations Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    India and its Neighborhood \u2013 Relations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Effect of Policies & Politics of other Countries on India’s Interests<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Agreements and Summits Involving India and\/or Affecting India’s Interests<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Indian Diaspora<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    <\/td>\n\n

    Important International Institutions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    UPSC IAS Mains General Studies Paper IV:<\/h3>\n

    Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management – 250 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    UPSC Science and Technology Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Chemicals in Food<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Drugs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Indigenization of Technology<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Cleansing Agents<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Developing New Technology<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Glass<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		Awareness in Different Fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Water Softener<\/td>\n\n

    Intellectual Property Rights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Water Purification\/Disinfection<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Microwave Oven, etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    UPSC Mains Security Syllabus<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Linkages Between Development & Spread of Extremism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Money-Laundering & its Prevention<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Challenges to Internal Security by internal and external state<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Basics of Cyber Security<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Security Forces & Agencies in India<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Security Management in Border Areas<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Internal Security and Communication Networks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    UPSC Mains Economic Development Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Indian Economy & Issues Relating to Planning<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Fiscal Policy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Mobilization of Resources<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Deficit Reduction<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Growth and Development<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Land Reforms in India<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Employment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    LPG Policy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Inclusive Growth<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Industrial Policy & Industrial Growth<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Government Budgeting<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Infrastructure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    <\/td>\n\n

    Investment Models<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    UPSC Biodiversity and Environment SYllabus for Mains<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Conservation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Environmental Pollution & Degradation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Different Types of Irrigation & Irrigation Systems Storage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Transport & Marketing of Agricultural Produce<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Disaster Management<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    E-Technology in the Aid of Farmers, Technology Missions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    National Environment Agencies, Legislations and Policies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    International Environment Agencies & Agreements<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Minimum Support Prices<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Economics of Animal-Rearing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Public Distribution System<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Issues of Buffer Stocks & Food Security<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Food Processing & Industries in India<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    UPSC Mains General Studies Paper V:<\/h3>\n

    Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude – 250 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    UPSC Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude Syllabus<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Ethics and Human Interface<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Emotional Intelligence Concepts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Attitude – Content, Structure, and Function<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and the World.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Public\/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Probity in Governance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Case studies on above<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    UPSC Optional Paper I and Optional Paper II – 250 Marks Each<\/h3>\n

    This is the list of all the UPSC Optional Subjects –<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Agriculture<\/td>\nAnimal Husbandry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Anthropology<\/td>\nBotany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Chemistry<\/td>\nCivil Engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Accounts<\/td>\nEconomics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Electrical Engineering<\/td>\nGeography<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Geology<\/td>\nHistory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Law<\/td>\nManagement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mathematics<\/td>\nMechanical Engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Medical Science<\/td>\nPhilosophy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Physics<\/td>\nPolitical\u00a0 Science<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Psychology<\/td>\nPublic Administration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sociology<\/td>\nStatistics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Zoology<\/td>\nEnglish Literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Gujarati Literature<\/td>\nAssamese Literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Kannada Literature<\/td>\nKashmiri Literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Konkani Literature<\/td>\nManipuri Literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bengali Literature<\/td>\nHindiLiterature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sindhi Literature<\/td>\nSantali Literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Tamil Literature<\/td>\nMaithili Literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Telugu Literature<\/td>\nDogri Literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Urdu Literature<\/td>\nBodo Literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sanskrit Literature<\/td>\nOdia Literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Nepali Literature<\/td>\nPunjabi Literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Malayalam Literature<\/td>\nMarathi Literature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    UPSC IAS Interview Syllabus<\/h2>\n

    There is no particular syllabus for the UPSC Interview. The questions asked are usually around general knowledge or current affairs.<\/p>\n

    The interviewers may question the candidates about their career choice and the details they filled in application forms. They are looking for well-educated youth and will examine your personality and soft skills.<\/p>\n

    Conclusion<\/h2>\n

    This was the syllabus for the UPSC exam. As you saw, it is a commitment you make to yourself. If you are a candidate appearing for this exam, then you should go through the syllabus very thoroughly.<\/p>\n

    This article will guide you about all the topics under each category subject wise. We have covered the syllabus for both UPSC prelims and mains exam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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