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.