Every year, the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) organizes the IAS Exam to select candidates for various Central and All India Services under the Indian Government. The examination process is divided into three stages- Prelims, Mains, and Interview. As part of the Mains examination, aspirants must choose an optional subject.
This optional subject is split into two papers, each worth 250 marks, leading to a combined total of 500 marks.
Selecting Agriculture as an optional subject can offer multiple benefits. A strong understanding of this subject can greatly assist in addressing topics related to geography, economics, and social issues in General Studies. This subject can be a good choice for UPSC aspirants with an academic background in Agriculture, Life Sciences, Botany, and other related fields.
We have compiled a comprehensive list of books for the Agriculture optional subject to aid in your preparation for the UPSC Mains exam.
