{"id":797194,"date":"2023-11-20T16:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T10:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=797194"},"modified":"2023-11-20T16:22:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T10:52:00","slug":"exam-prep-upsc-question-bank-for-sociology-mains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/exam-prep-upsc-question-bank-for-sociology-mains\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Question Bank for Sociology Mains \ud83d\udcc4: Check Out the PDFs Here \u2b07\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

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<\/strong><\/a> and a list of books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Top 10 \ud83c\udfaf Last Year UPSC Question Bank for Sociology Mains <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the list of papers from the last 10 years’ sociology mains exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year<\/strong><\/td>Links<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2020<\/td>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: UPSC CSE Eligibility: Age, Educational Background<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Reference Books for UPSC Sociology\u00a0\ud83d\udcd6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned earlier, here are some sample papers that can be used by the candidates for their exam preparation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Also Read: Best Sociology Optional Books for UPSC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Pattern for UPSC Mains \ud83d\udcd1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Other than knowing the preparation material, it is very important for the candidates to know the exam pattern for Prelims exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paper Name<\/strong><\/td>Time Duration<\/strong><\/td>Marks <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Compulsory Indian language<\/td>3 hours<\/td>300<\/td><\/tr>
English<\/td>3 hours<\/td>300<\/td><\/tr>
Essay<\/td>3 hours<\/td>250<\/td><\/tr>
General Studies I<\/td>3 hours<\/td>250<\/td><\/tr>
General Studies II<\/td>3 hours<\/td>250<\/td><\/tr>
General Studies III<\/td>3 hours<\/td>250<\/td><\/tr>
General Studies IV<\/td>3 hours<\/td>250<\/td><\/tr>
Optional I<\/td>3 hours<\/td>250<\/td><\/tr>
Optional II<\/td>3 hours<\/td>250<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is sociology difficult in the UPSC exam?<\/strong>

Certainly, many candidates think that Sociology is one of the most difficult subjects for students who are preparing for the UPSC Mains exam.<\/p> <\/div>

How can I prepare for Sociology for UPSC Mains?<\/strong>

Preparation of any subject can start by referring to the previous year’s question papers, books and sample papers.<\/p> <\/div>

Can I study Sociology for UPSC Mains in just 2 months?<\/strong>

Studying for UPSC Mains Sociology subject in just 2 months requires a lot of practice and planning.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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