Philosophy Optional Pros And Cons – For IAS Main Examination.

UPSC Mains examination requires the candidates to choose from the available optional subjects.Continue Reading Philosophy Optional Pros And Cons – For IAS Main Examination.

Depending on the level of interest and knowledge of the candidate, one can decide on the subject for the optional. Philosophy is a highly preferred optional subject in the civil services exam. 

Pros

• Candidates choose philosophy as optional since it has the shortest syllabus in the Mains exam.
• It only takes about 2 months to finish the subject, which saves time for the general studies paper.
• The optional is high on scoring and current affairs do not play any part in the subject.
• Various topics covered under this optional will be handy for the essay paper.
• You can use a lot of quotes by studying philosophy and it is a theory-based paper.
• A lot of study material is easily available and it is helpful for the ethics paper as well.
• Some topics can be answered simply with general awareness.
• The success ratio of philosophy in English medium is quite high.
• This subject can be taken by candidates across any background.

Cons

• If you are not great with writing, it becomes difficult to score well in the subject.
• UPSC has been asking tougher questions to offset the advantage of a shorter syllabus
• You need in-depth clarity of the concepts to understand the subject.
• You require a genuine interest in the subject.

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