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Five-factor framework and comparison table for choosing a UPSC optional subject
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How to Choose the Right UPSC Optional Subject: A Five-Factor Framework

The Optional is worth 500 of the 1750 merit marks in Mains, the largest scoring block in the exam. Choosing well is not about the most scor…

By IAS Ladder · Sep 21, 2026 · 5 min read
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