Geography optional vs Sociology optional — which is safer?
Targeting 2027 Mains. Need to finalize my optional. Geography seems scoring but vast. Sociology is shorter but subjective. Inputs from those who took either?
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The key insight I had was: focus on understanding concepts, not memorizing facts. UPSC tests application, not rote learning.
I struggled with this initially too. What helped me was breaking it down into smaller chunks instead of trying to tackle everything at once.
Fellow aspirant here — been preparing for 18 months now. Trust me, it gets easier once you find your rhythm. Don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle.