How to conquer GS in UPSC Mains

Most GS papers 1st are static, so you should be more concerned about the general studies' main preparation. The questions are asked based on current affairs. To secure a decent rank in the IAS exam, it is necessary to score more than average in all General Studies papers.

There is no particular strategy that can be followed for the IAS exam preparation, but you should study a minimum of 10 hours per day and divide this time into five segments. Prepare one subject in one segment for General studies paper 1.


This paper includes history, geography and social issues. Also, check the paper trends in the past few years.

Give equal weightage to all the subjects. Social issues are extra important because social issues are also covered up in the General Studies paper 2.


History


Indian culture

  • NCERT (introduction to fine arts) and other history books of NCERT
  • Modern History struggle old NCERT and Youth destination coaching material
  • The freedom struggle- Youth Destination coaching material
  • Post-independence India- booklets
  • World history- Old NCERT


To prepare for the Modern History struggle and freedom struggle, learn some particular definitions. It was the arrival of 'The English' in our country. Explain the question in such a manner why this thing started and how it affected the country. 


The introduction and conclusion of the question are necessary while writing answers in the UPSC exam. Read about all the movements mentioned in the syllabus Eg. the Sufi movement and the bhakti movement. There are a lot of possibilities of the question being asked on Gandhiji in the General studies paper. Read about him properly.


Indian culture

For this topic, concentrate on NCERT books (Introduction to fine arts). Also, read the reference books, booklets and coaching materials of Youth destinations. Cultural parts are also important while reading history. Analyze the previous year question papers so that you can get an idea about the kinds of questions.


Modern Indian history and freedom struggle

Prepare notes during the classroom session. It will be helpful in the preparation of this topic. Concentrate carefully on the topics which are related to Gandhiji. Important events, movements, acts and timelines also should be studied. 


Making short notes is beneficial because you can revise them at the last minute instead of reading the whole chapter. These notes will help to remember the topics and definitions in writing essays. Analyze the previous year question papers.


Post independent India

To prepare this topic, focus on reorganization and consolidation, political developments and administrative advancement. Although from the past 2-3 years, rare questions have been asked from this section.


World history 

Read about the French revolution, industrial revolution, American revolution and anti-colonial events. Although These topics seem boring, you will have to read them. Try to correlate all dimensions of the topics.


the syllabus, which is related to prelims

-Concentrate on keywords 

-Revise old NCERT books 

-Read NCERT (Ancient Indian and mediaeval India)

-Join test series to revise the topics

-Use this Portion in essay papers


Geography

  • World physical geography-Old NCERT
  • Distribution of key natural resources
  • Class 11th NCERT 
  • Class 12th NCERT
  • Youth destination coaching material
  • Geophysical phenomena geographical features- Class 11th NCERT Class 12th NCERT and youth destination coaching material


World's physical geography, including India

Class notes of Youth destination 

NCERT books of class 11th and 12th. 


-To write your answer effectively, you can check the answer sheets of toppers.

-Make notes by using diagrams, graphs and charts. 

-Draw the graphs for every question of this topic. 

-Also, learn to draw the Indian and world map.

-previous paper's questions practice is also helpful.


Natural resources, industries etc

Read newspapers and current affairs daily for the topic of technological advancements and conservation efforts. NCERT videos available on YouTube are also beneficial. This topic is dynamic, so reading current affairs is a must. Focus on India's natural resources, industries and economic part. Check the previous year questions.


Physical phenomena, climate change impact etc

The syllabus is very vast so make short notes to revise them before the exam.

Read NCERTs, Newspapers and current affairs. Previous years question papers are also helpful.


Social issues

Indian society diversity of India

Read these topics from the NCERT book

Indian society-Indian society, Social changes and development in India

These topics are very important for the examination


Women organization poverty population urbanization

Read current affairs on this topic


Effects of globalization

Read the chapter Social change and development in India from NCERT book

Chapter 6 of NCERT book current affairs


Social empowerment communication

Read more current affairs to cover this topic


Salient features of Indian society, Diversity of India

After reading NCERT books and coaching materials. Discuss these topics with your peers, especially those who have sociology as an optional subject. Analyze the previous year question papers


Women organization, population, poverty and urbanization

  • Read the latest news on women's related issues like women's health, education and employment. Newspapers are beneficial not only for GS papers but also for other exam's papers.
  • Follow the previous year question papers.
  • Prepare all parts of the syllabus separately and learn the definition of keywords.


Effects of globalization on Indian society

-Read chapter 6 of NCERT book (social change and development in India)

-Check the current affairs on topics like employment, religion, bureaucracy and changing trends in the family. Prepare these topics separately from the newspapers.


Social empowerment communalism regionalism secularism

Read a lot about these topics from newspapers and the internet. Check the previous year papers and learn the definitions; you can maintain a dictionary of your choice. Interlink the different topics while preparing for GS paper I.


It will help you to develop writing skills and score well in the IAS exam. Learn time management. Please go through the questions of previous year papers and discuss them with other aspirants. By checking Previous year questions, you will have a clear idea about the frequently asked questions. 


On these topics, Never delay the revision; keep this thing in your mind that division is the main reason to succeed in the IAS exam. Answer writing practice is also very important, so never miss this. Answer writing for the previous paper will give you an idea about the kinds of questions.

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