Are history and geography subjects good for IAS mains exam?

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If you have interest in these subjects then only go for it, as IAS is a tough exam and without interest you may not be able to concentrate on the facts and study material. Sociology is a good subject. try to check its syllabus if you find it interesting.

Hello friend
Your question is not very clear,if you have mnetioned your academic study through that i could have suggested you wih the optional subjects now that you have asked me whether it is good or not i can say only this : If you are a student of history and geography and have a good command then you may happily take them as optional subjects its totally depend on your personal intrest and grip on the subject.Here is a list of optional subjects :

• GENERAL STUDIES
• ESSAY
• ENGLISH
• INDIAN LANGUAGES
• MATHEMATICS
• AGRICULTURE
• ANIMAL HUSBANDARY AND VETERNARYSCIENCES
• BOTANY
• CHEMISTRY
• CIVIL ENGINEERING
• COMMERCE
• ECONOMICS
• ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
• GEOGRAPHY
• GEOLOGY
• LAW
• INDIAN HISTORY
• MANAGEMENT
• MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
• MEDICAL SCIENCE
• PHYLOSOPHY
• PHYSICS
• POLITICAL SCIENCE
• PSYCHOLOGY
• PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
• SOCIOLOGY
• STATISTICS
• ZOOLOGY
• ANTHROPOLOGY

These are the optional subjects so, your choice is good one go ahead.
ALL THE BEST

Hello Friend.

Civil Services Syllabus

Agriculture - Optional
Animal husbandry - Optional
Anthropology - Optional
Arabic - Optional
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Assamese - Optional
Bengali - Optional
Botany - Optional
Chemistry - Optional
Chinese - Optional
Civil Engineering - Optional
Electrical Engineering - Optional
English - Optional
General Studies - Compulsory
Geography - Optional
Geology - Optional
German - Optional
Gujarati - Optional
Hindi - Optional
Indian Commerce - Optional
Indian Economics - Optional
Indian History - Optional
Indian Psychology - Optional
Indian Public Administration - Optional
Kannada - Optional
Kashmiri - Optional
Konkani - Optional
Law - Optional
Malayalam - Optional
Management - Optional
Manipuri - Optional
Marathi - Optional
Mathematics - Optional
Mechanical Engineering - Optional
Medical Science - Optional
Nepali - Optional
Oriya - Optional
Pali - Optional
Persian - Optional
Philosphy - Optional
Physics - Optional
Political Science - Optional
Psychology - Optional
Punjabi - Optional
Russian - Optional
Sanskrit - Optional
Sindhi - Optional
Sociology - Optional
Statistics - Optional
Tamil - Optional
Telugu - Optional
Urdu - Optional
Zoology - Optional

Thank you.

Hello . .

History And Geography are two main Important Subjects for an I.A.S Examination .



History ::

* History Deals With The Past .

* It lets us know what all great things has taken place .

* By knowing the things ; it's of great use to us .

* By knowing which things took place in which year it tests the ability .

* We might not know about all the great people . .

* By going through the history we can know them and the role played by them !!

* Future also becomes a history . . .

* Knowing History is important and making yourself a part of it also is . .!!

Geography ::



* Geography deals with the locations ; places their names etc etc .

* To go any where its equally important where you are going .

* Longitudes and Latitudes play a vital role . .

* North , South East or West is important .

* you analytic ability is tested in this portion ..

* The meridian test . . .Your mathematics plays a role here . .

Both the subjects are equally important for scoring good marks . .

Good Luck . .

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sir/madame
Are history and geography subjects for IAS mains exam?

Dear Friend,
Yes indeed History and geography subjects are very much useful for IAS exams as you can opt them for the optional subjects. The subjects will be of an honors degree standards which is slightly higher in standard when compared to Bachelor's degree but lower when compared to Masters, i would also recommend you to have one more subject in hand just in case you wish to have an option other than history and geography.
ALL THE BEST

Hello Friend !!

Yes of course, half of the Questions in IAS Mains Exams are asked from History and Geography.

History and Geography comes under General Studies Section of IAS Mains Examination Paper.

So in order to answer this section, you must have enough knowledge on Indian History, Geographic Places, etc,.

Firstly, look at the Syllabus of IAS Main Examination and the topics covered in it.

If you see clearly more topics are related to Indian History, Wars, Places, Geography, etc,. this sounds the importance of History and Geography in IAS Exams.

IAS Examination Scheme :

IAS Main Exam Syllabus :

History and Geography Topics in detail are :

PART I

1. Prehistoric cultures in India
2. Indus Civilization. Origins. The Mature Phase: extent, society, economy and culture. Contacts with other cultures.Problems of decline.
3. Geographical distribution and characteristics of pastoral and farming communities outside the Indus region, from the neolithic to early iron phases.
4. Vedic society. The Vedic texts; changefrom Rigvedic to later Vedic phases. Religion; Upanishadic thought. Political and social organization; evolutuion of monarchy and varna system.
5. State formation and urbanization, from the mahajanapadas to the Nandas. Jainism and Buddhism. Factors for the spread of Buddhism.
6. The Mauryan Empire. Chandragupta; Megasthenes. Asoka and his inscriptions; his dhamma, administration, culture and art. The Arthasastra.
7. Post-Mauryan India, BC 200- AD 300. Society: Evolution of jatis. The Satavahanas and state formation in Peninsula. Sangam texts and society. Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Parthians, Kushanas; Kanishka.
8. The Guptas and their successors (to c. 750 AD). Changes in political organization of empire. Economy and society. Literature and science. Arts.
9. Early Medieval India. Major dynasties; the Chola Empire. Agrarian and political structures. The Rajaputras. Extent of social mobility. Postition of women.
10. Cultural trends, 750-1200, Religious conditions : importance of temples and monastic institutions; Sankaracharya; Islam; Sufism. Literature and Science. Alberuni’s "India". Art and architecture.
11. Thirteenth and fourteenth Centuries: Ghorian invasions causes and consequences. Delhi Sultanate under the "Slave" Rulers. Alauddin Khalji : Conquests;
12. Growth of commerce and urbanization. Mystic movements in Hinduism and Islam. Literature. Architecture, Technological changes.
13. The fifteenth and early 16th Century : major Provinicial dynasties; Vijaya-nagara Empire. The Lodis, First phase of the Mughal Empire: Babur, Humayun. The Sur empire and administration.
14. The Mughal Empire , 1556-1707. Akbar: conquests, administrative measures, jagir and mansab systems; policy of sulh-i-kul. Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb : expansion in the Deccan; religious
15. Economy: conditions of peasants and artisans, growth in trade; commerce with Europe. Social stratification and status of women.
16. Decline of Mughal Empire, 1707-61. Causes behind decline. Maratha power under the Peshwas. Regional states. The Afghans. Major elements of composite culture. Sawai Jai Singh, astronomer. Rise of Urdu language.

PART II

1. Sources and approaches to study of early Indian history.
2. Early pastoral and agricultural communities. The archaeological evidence.
3. The Indus Civilization: its origins, nature and decline.
4. Patterns of settlement, economy, social organization and religion in India (c. 2000 to 500 B.C.) : archaeological perspectives.
5. Evolution of north Indian society and culture: evidence of Vedic texts (Samhitas to Sutras).
6. Teachings of Mahavira and Buddha. Contemporary society. Early phase of state formation and urbanization.
7. Rise of Magadha; the Mauryan empire. Ashokas inscriptions; his dhamma. Nature of the Mauryan state.
8-9 Post-Mauryan period in northern and peninsular India: Political and administrative history,. Society, economy, culture and religion. Tamilaham and its society: the Sangam texts.
10-11 India in the Gupta and post-Gupta period (to c. 750) : Political histroy of northern and peninsular India; Samanta system and changes in political structure; economy; social structure; culture; religion.
12. Themes in early Indian cultural history: languages and texts; major stages in the evolution of art and architecture; major philosphical thinkers and schools; ideas in science and mathematics.
13. India, 750-1200 : Polity, society and economy. Major dynasties and political structurs in North India. Agrarian structures. " Indian feudalism". Rise of Rajputs.
14. India, 750-1200: Culture, Literature, Kalhana, historian. Styles of temple architecture; sculpture. Religious thought and institutions
15. The 13th Century. The Ghorian invasions. Factors behind Ghorian success. Economic, social and cultural consequences. Foundation of Delhi Sultanate. The "slave" Dynasty. IItutmish; Balban.
16. The 14th Century. Alauddin Khaljis conquests, agrarian and economic measures. Muhammad Tughluqs major "projects".
17. Economy societyand culture in the 13th and 14th centureis. Caste and slavery under sultanate. Tehnological changes. Sultanate architecture.
18. The 15th and early16th Century (Political History). Rise of Provincial Dynasties: Bengal, Kashmir (Zainul Abedin), Gujarat, Malwa, Bahmanids. The Vijayanagra Empire. Lodis.
19. The 15th and early 16th Century (society, economy and culture). Regional cultures and literatures. provincial architectural styles. Society, culture, literature and the arts in Vijayanagara Empire.
20. Akbar: His conquests and consolidation of empire. Establishment of jagir and mansab systems. His Rajput policy. Evolution of religious and social outlook. Theory of Sulh-i-kul and religious policy.
21. Mughal empire in the 17th Century. Major policies (administrative and religious) of Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb. Late 17th Century crisis: Revolts.
22. Economy and society, 16th and 17th Centuries. Population. Agricultural and craft production. Towns, commerce with Europe through Dutch, English and French companies- a "trade revolution".
23. Culture during Mughal Empire. Persian literature (including historical works). Hindi and relgious literatures. Mughal architecture. Mughal painting.
24. First half of 18th Century: Factors behind decline of the Mughal Empire. The regional principalities (Nizams Deccan, Bengal, Awadh). Rise of Maratha ascendancy under the Peshwas.


--> So these are the Topics from History and Geography.

--> All the Questions of IAS Exams are asked from these topics itself, so it if better to have a minimum of knowledge on these topics.

--> Remember the years and the events happened in those years, because you can directly answers related to years and backgrounds.

--> You can easily answer the History Section if you know well about the above mentioned topics.

All the Best !!

Hello Dude............

Indian Administrative Services:
These are the civil services which are offered by the UPSC civil services.These civil services are one of the prestigious examinations which are offered and these civil services are one of the toughest competitive examinations which are conducted by the UPSC and There are lots of competition for these Examinations.and you need to appear for these examinations after satisfying the eligibility criteria and the candidates who are the Intelligent Brains of the India are only given the opportunity for working in these Civil services...........

some of the minimum eligibility which are needed necessarly are...
*You must have attained the age of 21 years and must not exceed the age of 30 years
*Should have completed the Graduation or the Bachelor degree course of study in any of the streams of study............
*Only the Candidates who belong to the citizens of India are only eligible for the examination.....

The examination for the Civil Services that is the IAS/IPS will be taking place in three sub level of examinations.the examinations or the selection procedures will be taking place in the levels such as...
*Preliminary Examination
*Main Examination
*Interview
These are the three levels of examinations which are to be done for the selection process and these examinations are conducted for the selection of candidates and these examinations are taking place
and syllabus are
>>Preliminary Examination contains the subjects which are of the general topics and this examination contains the two papers and the syllabus for these two papers are of......
*paper1-
#current events
#history of India
#Indian World Geography
#Indian Policy and Governance
#Economic and Social Development
#General issues
*Paper2-
#Inter personnel skills
#General Mental ability
#Basic Numeracy
#English Language
#Descion Making
These are the two papers which are used for the Preliminary examinations and after qualifying these examinations then only you can appear for the Main examinations...........
>>Main examination contains some subjects and in which you need to select the two optional subjects and the candidates who had qualified the Mains only will be called for Interviews.
and the subjects as you mentioned the History and Geography courses of study and these subjects are good as they are very easy if you have general knowledge about the topics of the current events and the History of India........
These Indian History and the Geography are the subjects in which if the candidates has the interest of study can take up the exam also if the candidate belongs to any of the graduation degree course.........
you must be clear cut idea of the India's policies and governance and the History of India and the freedom moments...........
so you can take up these subjects if had idea and also you should have interest other wise take up your the course of the Graduation studies..........
REGARDS:

my dear fiend,
IAS exam is one of the tough exam like iit in science line IAS exam will pass those students who are good in general knowledge and apart from it you have to study with interest then only you can clear this exam because history and geography is too wide subjects inorder to clear this you have to concentrate more on this exam then only you can clear this exam and you have to remember more number of knowledge and you can take expert teachers guide in study......thank you......good luck

Hi friend,

history and geography are good subjects for IAS exam.
but these are not only enough for IAS preparation.

if you are a student of history background, then it is very easy for preparation.

But for prelims and general studies paper you have to prepare all other subjects for overall knowledge.

all the best...........

Dear Friend,

IAS exam is Indian Administrative service exam...

IAS exam is conducted by UPSC...

it requires minimum graduation from recognized university...

And your age should be 21 to 30 years...

IAS exam is fully based on Arts stream subjects it will more clear with arts stream..

The history and geography subject will give more helpful in exam...

ALL THE BEST!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

sir/madame
Are history and geography subjects for IAS mains exam?

hello friend....




==>YES..... history and geography subjects good for IAS mains exam<==

*IAS -Indian Administrative Services

*IAS come under civil services which are conducted by the UPSC civil services.

Eligibility criteria:-

--Your age must be between 21 -- 30 years

--you Should completed the Graduation or the Bachelor degree course

--you must be a citizen of India

Selection procedure

--Preliminary Examination

--Main Examination

--Interview

Examination pattern of IAS




Syllabus for IAS exam:-

-You will be having 2 papers:-

paper1-

--current events

--history of India

--Indian World Geography

--Indian Policy and Governance

--Economic and Social Development

--General issues

Paper2:-

--Inter personnel skills

--General Mental ability

--Basic Numeracy

--English Language

--Decision Making

*so maximum the history and geography topics will be covered so its better to have a these subjects for the IAS exam

all the best...!!

In main exam,you can choose your own interested subjects which you are like or experienced more.but in preliminary exam either you take a very familiar subjects to you or your department subjects.i think you are a B.A graduate.you can choose any two optional subjects for IAS main exam.though you are prepared well,the language of the paper is english and hindi only.so,i advice you to get improved with fluent english