Which is the most common optional subject in the UPSC?

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    deepika maurya | Guide-Level 15

    a year ago
    Students may select one optional topic for the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination UPSC CSE Main (written). Public Administration and Geography were the most preferred subject among the optional subjects chosen by the Union Public Service Commission candidates, followed by International Relations & Political Science, and Sociology. In recent times, Hindi literature has been a popular optional subject among students writing the Mains exam and clearing the Civil Services Examination. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha UPSC CSE exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/upsc-exam). I hope this will h
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    Sai kumar Karri | Contributor-Level 6

    a year ago
    The most common optional subject for the Union Public Service Commission UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is geography. This is due to several reasons, such as the relatively easy and straightforward nature of the subject, its high scoring potential, and its relevance in the Current Affairs and general studies papers. It is important to note that the choice of optional subject is a personal decision, and candidates should choose a subject in which they have a genuine interest and are confident of performing well. While geography is a popular choice, other subjects such as public administration, sociology, history, and mathematics
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