UPSC Syllabus Study Guide Exam.
Prelims paper 1 - CORRECT ANSWER Current affairs,
History of India,
Physical, social, economic geography of India and the world
Constitution, political system, panchayati raj, public policy, rights issues
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives
Environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change
Prelims paper 2 - CORRECT ANSWER Comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning and
analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy class 10 level, data interpretation
Mains English paper - CORRECT ANSWER Comprehension passages
Précis writing
Usage and vocabulary
Short essays
Mains Indian language paper - CORRECT ANSWER Comprehension
Précis writing
Usage and vocabulary
Short essays
Translation to English and vice versa
Mains GS1 - CORRECT ANSWER Indian culture- art forms, literature and architecture from ancient to
modern times
, Modern Indian history from 18th century to present
Freedom struggle
Post-independence consolidation and organisation
History of the world from 18th century- world wars, capitalism, socialism, communism, colonisation,
industrial revolution
Indian society and diversity
Role of women and women's organisations, population, poverty, urbanisation
Globalisation
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism, secularism
World physical geography
Distribution of key natural resources around the world
Geophysical phenomena such as natural disasters, physical features, flora and fauna
Mains GS2 - CORRECT ANSWER Indian constitution
Union and states, federal structure
Separation of powers between various organs
Comparison of different countries constitutional schemes
Parliament and state legislatures
Executive and judiciary, ministries and departments, pressure groups
Representation of People's Act
Constitutional posts and bodies
Statutory, regulatory and quasi-judicial bodies
Govt policies for development
NGOs, SHGs, other civil society members
Issues relating to health, education and human resources
Poverty and hunger
Governance, transparency and accountability
Civil services
India and its neighbours
Prelims paper 1 - CORRECT ANSWER Current affairs,
History of India,
Physical, social, economic geography of India and the world
Constitution, political system, panchayati raj, public policy, rights issues
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives
Environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change
Prelims paper 2 - CORRECT ANSWER Comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning and
analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy class 10 level, data interpretation
Mains English paper - CORRECT ANSWER Comprehension passages
Précis writing
Usage and vocabulary
Short essays
Mains Indian language paper - CORRECT ANSWER Comprehension
Précis writing
Usage and vocabulary
Short essays
Translation to English and vice versa
Mains GS1 - CORRECT ANSWER Indian culture- art forms, literature and architecture from ancient to
modern times
, Modern Indian history from 18th century to present
Freedom struggle
Post-independence consolidation and organisation
History of the world from 18th century- world wars, capitalism, socialism, communism, colonisation,
industrial revolution
Indian society and diversity
Role of women and women's organisations, population, poverty, urbanisation
Globalisation
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism, secularism
World physical geography
Distribution of key natural resources around the world
Geophysical phenomena such as natural disasters, physical features, flora and fauna
Mains GS2 - CORRECT ANSWER Indian constitution
Union and states, federal structure
Separation of powers between various organs
Comparison of different countries constitutional schemes
Parliament and state legislatures
Executive and judiciary, ministries and departments, pressure groups
Representation of People's Act
Constitutional posts and bodies
Statutory, regulatory and quasi-judicial bodies
Govt policies for development
NGOs, SHGs, other civil society members
Issues relating to health, education and human resources
Poverty and hunger
Governance, transparency and accountability
Civil services
India and its neighbours
