Every year around 5 to 6 lakh candidates sit in the UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam. With the difficulty level of this exam being high, the competition here makes it more difficult. In such a situation, the question often comes in the mind of the students whether there are some important topics for UPSC CSE exam which should be read with extra attention. In this matter, the opinion of the experts is that it is very difficult to tell such topics in UPSC which can be called essential, but looking at the paper pattern of previous years, some topics have been shortlisted which the candidates can prepare well. Maybe they would benefit from it.
Important Topics for UPSC CSE Exam
Geographical Mapping of India – Candidates should have good knowledge of Geographical Mapping of India. For this also study with the help of atlas along with NCERT books. Also find out about the major rivers and their tributaries, especially those that affect agriculture.
Freedom Movement – Read thoroughly about the Freedom Movement from 1930 to 1947. This subject is considered very important for the preparation of UPSC CSE exam. For this you can see NCERT books and Freedom Struggle by Bipin Chandra book. You should know about different Freedom Movements like Non Cooperative Movement, Quit India Movement.
Important Conservation Site – Read well about all the important conservation sites, wildlife and vegetation related to them. Every year some questions come from this topic. There may also be questions on environmental protection. Such as questions related to the role of mangrove forests and lakes on the Indian environment.
Important Monument and Cultural Site – Many monuments of India are included in the list of UNESCO. You will find this list online. Go through the complete list and collect information about the important places like Harappa, Chola Temples, Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Himalayan Institute etc. given in it.
New Acts passed by the Parliament, pending bills –You will get the latest information on this subject from the annual report coming on the website of PRS. You can trust this source. This topic is important because every year questions are asked from popular act.
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