UPSC Question Bank for Sociology Mains ๐Ÿ“„: Check Out the PDFs Here โฌ‡๏ธ

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UPSC Question Bank for Sociology Mains

The full form of UPSC is the Union Public Service Commission. Every year it conducts exams for people of India for different posts such as IAS, IPS and many more. There are many subjects for the exam including the main and the optional subjects. One of the optional subjects is Sociology. 

For the preparation of this subject, the candidates should refer to different preparation materials such as question banks available online and the best-recommended books. Keep scrolling for the UPSC question bank for sociology mains and a list of books. 

Top 10 ๐ŸŽฏ Last Year UPSC Question Bank for Sociology Mains

The next step after clearing the UPSC exam prelims stage, the candidates are required to appear for the mains paper. Same as in the prelims exam, the subject Sociology is optional. However, the preparation of these exams is also important with the help of different practice or question banks available.

Here is the list of papers from the last 10 years’ sociology mains exam:

Year Links
2023 Click Here
2022 Click Here
2021 Click Here
2020 Click Here
2019 Click Here
2018 Click Here
2017 Click Here
2016 Click Here
2015 Click Here
2014 Click Here

Also Read: UPSC CSE Eligibility: Age, Educational Background

Best Reference Books for UPSC Sociologyย ๐Ÿ“–

As mentioned earlier, here are some sample papers that can be used by the candidates for their exam preparation:

Books Author Name Link
Introduction to Sociology  Anthony Giddens Click Here
Sociological Theory  George Ritzer Click Here
Sociology Themes and Perspectives Haralambos & Holborn Click Here
A Dictionary of Sociology John Scott Click Here
An Introduction to Political Theory by O P Gauba Click Here
Social Change in Modern India M N Srinivas Click Here
Handbook of Indian Sociology  Veena Das Click Here
Modernization of Indian Tradition Yogendra Singh Click Here
Social Background of Indian Nationalism A R Desai Click Here
Rural Sociology S.L Doshi and P.C Jain Click Here

Also Read: Best Sociology Optional Books for UPSC

Exam Pattern for UPSC Mains ๐Ÿ“‘

Other than knowing the preparation material, it is very important for the candidates to know the exam pattern for Prelims exams:

Paper Name Time Duration Marks 
Compulsory Indian language 3 hours 300
English 3 hours 300
Essay 3 hours 250
General Studies I 3 hours 250
General Studies II 3 hours 250
General Studies III 3 hours 250
General Studies IV 3 hours 250
Optional I 3 hours 250
Optional II 3 hours 250

FAQs

Is sociology difficult in the UPSC exam?

Certainly, many candidates think that Sociology is one of the most difficult subjects for students who are preparing for the UPSC Mains exam.

How can I prepare for Sociology for UPSC Mains?

Preparation of any subject can start by referring to the previous year’s question papers, books and sample papers.

Can I study Sociology for UPSC Mains in just 2 months?

Studying for UPSC Mains Sociology subject in just 2 months requires a lot of practice and planning.

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