UPSC: Considered as one of the easiest optional subjects, Sociology is one of the most popular optional subjects among IAS aspirants. The syllabus allotted for UPSC Mains Sociology optional is narrow as compared to the other subjects. It is easy to understand in terms of concepts, even science background students can choose this as optional. To gain an understanding of the type of questions asked in the UPSC Sociology optional paper, aspirants can check the previous year’s papers. These papers not only act as a guiding booklet but also helps in answer writing practice. Check below the past 11 years’ papers of Sociology optional.
UPSC IAS Mains 2020: Optional Subject Syllabus for Sociology
Booklist & Resources for Sociology Optional Papers
UPSC IAS Mains 2020: Sociology Optional Previous Years’ Question Papers
UPSC IAS Mains Sociology Optional Previous Year Papers - 2019 |
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UPSC IAS Mains Sociology Optional Previous Year Papers - 2018 |
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UPSC IAS Mains Sociology Optional Previous Year Papers - 2017 |
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UPSC IAS Mains Sociology Optional Previous Year Papers - 2016 |
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UPSC IAS Mains Sociology Optional Previous Year Papers - 2015 |
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UPSC IAS Mains Sociology Optional Previous Year Papers - 2014 |
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UPSC IAS Mains Sociology Optional Previous Year Papers - 2013 |
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UPSC IAS Mains Sociology Optional Previous Year Papers - 2012 |
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UPSC IAS Mains Sociology Optional Previous Year Papers - 2011 |
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UPSC IAS Mains Sociology Optional Previous Year Papers - 2010 |
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UPSC IAS Mains Sociology Optional Previous Year Papers - 2009 |
UPSC IAS aspirants would notice that Sociology optional for UPSC has a significant syllabus overlap with topics from General Studies and also with essay topics asked in the past few years. Hence, the preparation of Sociology optional will also help in essay preparation.
Also Check: UPSC IAS Mains Previous Years' Papers:
General Studies I | General Studies II |
General Studies III | General Studies IV |