Can I Choose Anthropology as an Optional?

 

Can I Choose Anthropology as an Optional?

 

Don't you get puzzled when it comes to choosing Anthropology as an optional subject in UPSC mains? Well, all of us do. And that's just because; each subject selection matters in IAS exams. An optional subject is a key to your chances of clearing IAS entrance this year. It helps you score and save time to prepare for the general subjects.

 

To choose the right optional subject is no joke for a student. Your present choice will decide the life destiny. And what not? So, let's make a smart choice in picking up the optional subject for IAS exams.

 

●    Simple concepts that are easy to relate to daily life.

●    A limited syllabus that will save time and help you give more time to main subjects.

●    A Scoring subject that can rake up chances of your IAS selection.

●    Preferred for Science backdrop students.

●    Study Materials are easily accessible.

●    The growth story of toppers with anthropology as their optional subject.

 

NOTE: An optional subject is your magic stick to turn around the UPSC exam results.

 

If not taken with care, then you might get exhausted and lose hope that could seriously impact your chances of IAS entry in the current year. So, be wary of your interest before picking up the optional subject.

 

For more info, visit Sapiens IAS to get course details and personal guidance for IAS exams.

 

How do I prepare for Anthropology Optional for Civil Services?

 

To prepare for an optional subject in civil service exams is neither too easy nor it is impossible. All you need is the right mentor and a list of study materials that can guide you along with the preparation.

 

Let me congratulate you first for choosing anthropology as your UPSC optional subject. But, there's a lot more to it.

 

First Note of Help

 

I started talking to my seniors to get their personal advice. And, most of them asked me to choose anthropology as optional. Should I join any coaching or mentor, was my next question to them? They simply laughed. I guess because it was a very obvious one to ask for.

 

But they calmly told me to go ahead with Pradip Sir of Sapiens IAS. Now I understood the secret of their success. It was the extra marks that an easy optional can give if studied properly.

 

A year later, I got the value of a senior who can give you a useful tip that changed my life. So, here are my tips and tricks to crack your IAS exams this year.

 

●     Check out the syllabus.

●     Split them into sections of your choice.

●     Use Sapiens notes along with internet contents.

●     Understand the concepts well.

●     Look for inter-related topics.

●     Study it for at least 12 hours a week.

●     Make short notes and flowcharts.

●     Practice Answer writing to build expertise.

●     Use sub-headings in your answer.

●     Include case studies in your answer to make it valuable.

●     Practice time-management before appearing for exams.

●     Solve last year's question papers.

 

Download online questions and keep a regular practice of answering them. Always ask for feedback from your mentor to test your preparation skills. These tips can make your IAS preparation a lot easier.

 

Don't forget to share your experiences here!! It will help junior students prepare better for their next year.