16 Years Topic-Wise Solution Of Previous Papers Geography IAS Mains Q & A 2021

Geography – IAS Mains Q & A - revised and updated edition (2021) covers topic-wise solution to previous years' papers as per the latest syllabus.

Importance of Geography as an Optional: Geography is the most preferred optional subject in UPSC CSE. Around 30% of all candidates who write UPSC Mains take this Optional.This subject is scientific (no rote learning needed), high success ratio, overlaps with prelims syllabus (will help in GS 1, GS 3 and Essay papers). It has an important role to play in preliminary exam as around 15 to 20 questions from Geography are asked every year in prelims. Geography integrates prelims and mains preparation- thus, saving time for other topics.

Answer writing in this Book: We have put forth answers to each question as per the demand of the question. We have adopted a descriptive approach while writing these answers to arm you with relevant knowledge related to all aspects of a particular topic. In most of the answers, we have provided additional information, not necessarily adhering to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions but covering all dimensions. This will enrich your knowledge on that topic, enabling you to write better answers in future.

How to use this Book: This book will assist you in your answer writing practice in two ways - use this book as a source of reference for the topics and write answers in your own unique way or alternatively, you may write previous years' answers and compare them with the standard answers provided in this book.

Optional subject has become the deciding factor in getting an interview call. Though UPSC has introduced four GS papers to give a level playing field to all, the dynamic and unpredictable questions of GS papers defeated the purpose and made Optional paper the magic wand. The toppers' score also tells it loudly that optional subject plays a defining role in determining the selection of the candidates.

So, overall this book is an ideal companion for you going to appear the Mains examination.To help the aspirants to get acclaimed with the pattern and trend of the exam, this book is a valuable gift to our readers.