{"id":25897,"date":"2024-03-09T17:48:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T12:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=25897"},"modified":"2024-03-11T15:39:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T10:09:41","slug":"upsc-mains-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains Syllabus: Exam Pattern &#038; Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article we will learn about the UPSC Mains Syllabus in detail. It&#8217;s topics and sub-topics, overview and exam pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BpXJNGrMpPQ6mCk5zFedmt\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.29.18-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25641\" style=\"width:762px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.29.18-PM.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.29.18-PM-300x57.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.29.18-PM-1024x194.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.29.18-PM-768x145.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.29.18-PM-150x28.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.29.18-PM-696x132.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.29.18-PM-1068x202.jpeg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/#UPSC_Mains_Overview\" >UPSC Mains: Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/#UPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern\" >UPSC Mains: Exam Pattern<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/#Qualifying_Papers\" >Qualifying Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/#UPSC_Mains_Exam_Structure_Paper_A_Paper_B\" >UPSC Mains Exam Structure: Paper A &amp; Paper B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/#UPSC_Mains_Exam_Structure_Merit_Based_Paper\" >UPSC Mains Exam Structure: Merit Based Paper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/#Optional_Subjects_To_Choose_From\" >Optional Subjects To Choose From<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upsc-mains-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_Overview\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Mains:<\/strong> <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Overview<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who have successfully cleared the preliminary exams are eligible to appear for the Mains exams. It is crucial for candidates to meet the qualifying criteria for each paper at this stage, as this determines their scores and rankings. The Mains exam evaluates a candidate&#8217;s academic knowledge and their ability to articulate their understanding effectively according to the question&#8217;s requirements within the specified time limit. Candidates are required to achieve the minimum passing marks in all nine papers of the mains exam. The language papers, namely English and Indian Language papers, serve as qualifying papers, while the remaining papers, including GS-I, GS-II, GS-III, GS-IV, Essay paper, Optional Paper 1, and Paper 2, are graded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifying Papers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#fd8834\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper A<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>300 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper B<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Any Indian Language<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>300 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/csat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iQuanta UPSC CSAT Course 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Merit Papers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#fe8128\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Essay Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>250 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General Studies I<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>250 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General Studies II<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>250 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General Studies III<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>250 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General Studies IV<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>250 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Optional Subject-I<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>250 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Optional Subject-II<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>250 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/upsc-prelims-syllabus\/\">UPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upsc-mains-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Mains: <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Exam Pattern<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qualifying-papers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualifying_Papers\"><\/span><strong>Qualifying Papers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UPSC Mains Exam, there are <em>2 language papers: Paper A and Paper B.<\/em> Candidates are required to choose one language from the options listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, as displayed in the bullet points below. English serves as the language for the second paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Languages to choose from:<\/strong> According to the UPSC Mains Syllabus, candidates can choose one language from the below listed languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Assamese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bengali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hindi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gujrati<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nepali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Punjabi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sanskrit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tamil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telugu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urdu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sindhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Odia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bodo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dogri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Santali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marathi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maithili<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kashmiri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manipuri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kannada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malayalam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Konkani<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/csat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iQuanta UPSC CSAT Course 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paper A:<\/strong> 300 Marks (Any Indian language should be selected by the candidate)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paper B:<\/strong> 300 Marks (English)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upsc-mains-exam-structure-paper-a-paper-b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_Exam_Structure_Paper_A_Paper_B\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Mains<\/strong> <strong>Exam Structure: <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Paper A &amp; Paper B<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#fe8732\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>300 Marks each<\/strong> <strong>paper<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3 Hours each paper<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Essay<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reading Comprehension<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>60 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grammar<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>40 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Precis Writing<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>60 Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Translation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>(i) English to a compulsory language (20 Marks)<br>(ii) Compulsory language to English (20 Marks)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Qualifying Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>75 Marks each paper<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/upsc-csat-test-series\/\">Best UPSC CSAT Test Series<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upsc-mains-exam-structure-merit-based-paper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_Exam_Structure_Merit_Based_Paper\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Mains<\/strong> <strong>Exam Structure:<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> Merit Based Paper<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#f98431\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Syllabus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Essay<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No Prescribed Syllabus Provided By UPSC<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GS-I<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>(i) Indian Culture<br>(ii) Modern Indian History<br>(iii) History &amp; Geography Of The World<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GS-II<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>(i) Indian Constitution<br>(ii) Governance<br>(iii) Polity<br>(iv) International Relations<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GS-III<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>(i) Indian Economy<br>(ii) Environment<br>(iii) Science and Technology<br>(iv) Disaster Management<br>(v) Security<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GS-IV<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>(i) Ethics and Human Values<br>(ii) Attitude<br>(iii) Aptitude<\/strong><br><strong>(iv) Ethics In Public Administration<br>(v) Emotional Intelligence<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Optional Paper- I<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>One Out of 25 Subjects Has To Be Chosen<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Optional Paper- II<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>One Out of 25 Subjects Has To Be Chosen<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/csat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iQuanta UPSC CSAT Course 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-optional-subjects-to-choose-from\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optional_Subjects_To_Choose_From\"><\/span><strong>Optional Subjects To <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Choose From<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each candidate must select a single optional subject from a pool of 25 choices mentioned in the UPSC Mains Syllabus. This subject will entail two papers, with a cumulative weightage of 500 marks. The process of choosing the most suitable optional subject for the UPSC mains demands careful deliberation. To make an informed decision, please consult the provided list to determine which optional subject aligns best with your strengths and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sociology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commerce &amp; Accountancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economics <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Husbandry &amp; Veterinary Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Botany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philosophy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statistics <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Political Science &amp; International Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anthropology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/csat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iQuanta UPSC CSAT Course 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mains examination accounts for a total of 1750 marks, calculated from seven papers each worth 250 marks. This detailed article on the UPSC Mains Syllabus must have given you a fair idea as to what one can expect in the examination. Successful candidates proceed to the interview stage, known as the UPSC Personality Test. The candidates&#8217; scores in the interview, totaling 275 marks, are then added to their marks from the UPSC mains. This combined score forms the final merit list of recommended candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Join iQuanta&#8217;s dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/465752365271649\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC Facebook group<\/a> to get latest updates, daily quiz and be a part of the winning clan. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastering CSAT requires dedication, perseverance, and a strategic approach. With the right preparation and mindset, aspirants can overcome this hindrance and move forward in their journey towards serving the nation through the civil services. Check out iQuanta <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/csat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSAT Course 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/csat\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.20.24-PM-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25639\" style=\"width:690px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.20.24-PM-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.20.24-PM-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.20.24-PM-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.20.24-PM-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.20.24-PM-696x696.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.20.24-PM-1068x1068.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.20.24-PM-420x420.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-29-at-4.20.24-PM.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article we will learn about the UPSC Mains Syllabus in detail. 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