mains-optional papers

OPTIONAL IN GENERAL:






wel,this the scoring and dependable part of mains.it needs to be ur strength u can rely upon.here i feel following things are important:



-step 1: clarity of basics and concepts.this needs to be very vital to also understand the meaning of question and its demand.



-step2: interlinking of various concepts and sub-division of syllabus.this helps in having integrative idea of the subject and reflects in answers becoming more holistic.



-step3: subjects jargon-some technical,optional selective words need to be used in answers.



-step4:value addition:this very impotant to score well.currents related analysis in answer can really help here.





OPTIONAL:SOCIOLOGY

if u have it also as ur prelims optional,easier it will be to hav clarity of concepts.hence, the time after prelims can be directly used for interlinking and value addition exercise.



infact,any major national and international event has relevance for sociological analysis and can enrich answers.eg: khap panchayats can be incorporated answers on caste in india,changing patterns of marriage in india and also in relation to social change and democracy.



sociology should use their subject knowledge also in gs mains paper,essay and interview .view points of different thoughts of school, detailed analysis of indian social structure and balanced views on secularisation,fundamentalism, democracy can help immensely in enriching answers in other parts of mains too..