Is the WBCS prelims syllabus different from the Mains syllabus?

<p>The WBCS syllabus for the prelims and Mains exam is mentioned separately in the official notification. The WBCS Prelims syllabus is somewhat similar to the Mains syllabus, with some overlap in topics. The Prelims exam focuses on testing candidates' general knowledge across various subjects like English, Science, History, Geography, Economics, Polity, Indian National Movement, Mental Ability, and Current Affairs. It consists of 200 objective questions with a total of 200 marks.</p><p>On the other hand, the WBCS Mains syllabus includes six compulsory subject papers and two optional subject papers. The compulsory papers cover areas like Language, English, General Studies, Constitution of India, Indian Economy, Arithmetic, and Reasoning. Candidates for Group A and B posts must attempt the optional subject papers, choosing from a list of 37 subjects. The Mains exam is more comprehensive and in-depth compared to the Prelims, with a mix of objective and descriptive type questions.</p>

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