Optional Subject Selection Motivation: Political Science
1. Intersects with General Studies (GS)
- 50-60% of the Political Science syllabus overlaps with GS Paper II (Polity & Governance)
- Topics such as the Indian Constitution, International Relations, and Political Theories are a part of the syllabus for UPSC Prelims and Mains.
2. Aids In Preparation for Essay and Interview
- Many political and international issues serve as essay topics.
- Questions asked during the interview by UPSC panels are predominantly governance, democracy, and foreign policy.
3. Achieve Academic Goals
- A high level of understanding of the concepts as well as factual clarity earns you high marks.
- Answers that are logical and structured tend to fetch higher marks.
4. Excellent Accomplishment from the PSIR Toppers
- Numerous UPSC toppers and AIR 1 winners have opted for PSIR in their optional subject list.
