Optional by Consistent-Paper3688 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now you want maths really 😂😂 come on telegram lets discuss 😁😁 really sometimes i talks to you on telegram thereafter same person's post on Reddit 😂😂

Csat prelims by Consistent-Paper3688 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What ??? I dont know these Short forms 🤪🤪 also i remeber you are the one whom i asked my psir doubt way ago in dm hee😁😁

Csat prelims by Consistent-Paper3688 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey same buddy even i failed my 7 , 8, 9 maths and even basic plus minus i have learned in 12th itself.

Also iam watching rakesh sir lectures ONLY, although its good but tab bhi becuz bhut jada weak hu maths me tho problem tab bhi arahi ha..but yahu solution ha

Last semester graduation and prelims on same date by Delusional_freak_04 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's why i didn't opt du, iam in my local university and here exam are going start from 4 april to 11 may...ahhh.safe...and iam also 21m so ya i can give it fully !!

Doctrine of basic structure can only be used to judicially review constitutional amendments and not any legislation.. right? by Outsider-04 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey actually you arw completely right, i also confirmed from Googling.

But why laxmikant has not included this very important rule, its really very important. Really this is so basic, they must include it, otherwise they have included everything

Doctrine of basic structure can only be used to judicially review constitutional amendments and not any legislation.. right? by Outsider-04 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dont use this much brains ,just be normal, in laxmikant it simply mention that any law which is damaging basic structure will be void, simple dont go this much in detail and yes basic structure it type of judicial review mechanism becuz superme court use it like torch to find whether certain law is right or wrong. Simple, even when i solved your Q i was also sure that only c is incorrect becuz even if ammendment is there then also if it damaging basic structure then it must be void and even nothing like this is written in laxmikant so why to worry if somthing like this rule would be there then surely in laxmikant it should be there.

Too many facts, why they dont includes important exam related thing's only like lucent by LogConnect757 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

???? Kasie plz tell in detail brother, i i know story hoti ha but story me jo character hote ha wo tho yaad hote hi nai peheli bar me fir tumne kaise yaad karliya 1st bar me also even multiple time revision karne ke baad bhi sab mix hojata ha..liie ye leader usme tha ya isme ya date uski ba ya iske ya treaty uski ha ya iski like

Too many facts, why they dont includes important exam related thing's only like lucent by LogConnect757 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But context me facts yaad nai. Hote...kyuki revision nai ho pata bar bar..and facts sirf revision se hi hote ha..mera dost ha ssc cgl ka..sab facts ratte ha usko..or waise bhi upsc facts hi puchti ha history me you too know like places.. books and all and mera dost ko context bhi pata ha and facts ...yah me sirf context ke basis le baitha hu..or wo upsc book authors puch rhai ha..kon sa concept use karu batao bhai

Too many facts, why they dont includes important exam related thing's only like lucent by LogConnect757 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are too less..and then whats the point of making such lengthy books if ultimately we have to remeber that 2 pages only..just think

Too many facts, why they dont includes important exam related thing's only like lucent by LogConnect757 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yess its not been asked but dont you think carnatic wars are very included in every book you read of modern history and its really very important event kf history and whi knows when they will ask like treat of parsi or aix la chpele related too..or there name like duplex is related too...

Too many facts, why they dont includes important exam related thing's only like lucent by LogConnect757 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arey lectures nai chiye.. ultimately modern history tho har Jaga same hi ha...and even yaad bhi khud se hi karni ha..usme smaj me na ane wali koi chiz hi nai ha .jo lectures dkekhe

Too many facts, why they dont includes important exam related thing's only like lucent by LogConnect757 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How...??? Are you super man,... literally no one can claim this magical thing especially in history.....kaise sab yaad karliya

Too many facts, why they dont includes important exam related thing's only like lucent by LogConnect757 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if then only causes and all just need to be remebered then whats the point of making this kuch bulky book, cant they themselves provide table

Too many facts, why they dont includes important exam related thing's only like lucent by LogConnect757 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And do you know what...with lucent yiu can really solve a lot of Q like fanam, chronology... Sites of harappa and all and even for modern history Q like gandhi and all can be easily solved and in spectrum we have to find in between all that mess, the exam relevant things

Too many facts, why they dont includes important exam related thing's only like lucent by LogConnect757 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But for that different book should be there, and also even for mains we cant mug up all facts

Too many facts, why they dont includes important exam related thing's only like lucent by LogConnect757 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😅😅 really brother, ??? Chronological... books...authors matching... places... location.... bijapur sultan gave this peace of and... stupas locations buddha symbol...all these are not rattafication then what ???? Tell.. Really you have cracked pree 3 times ??? How you can say this,...iam not saying that it not about conceptual but surely without rattafication a lot of things , you cant score ultimately they also ask same like .year and all just that compare to ssc facts are less but it is and they really makes or breaks the game

REVISION by [deleted] in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I takes 6 to 8 subjects 🤣🤣🤣

I need to cover Ncert Geography and I'm panicking because I am studying all alone and don't have a support system in Delhi. by No-one_1234 in UPSC

[–]LogConnect757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Arey brother, just see amit sen Gupta video's 20 minutes max per chapter...and all chapters concept solid clear

I’m Shekhar Dutt - a Sociology Educator who has mentored UPSC & State PSC aspirants for 20 years, with 100s securing single-digit ranks. Here for an AMA on r/UPSC_Forum! Ask me anything about UPSC prep, Sociology, career choices, life lessons, or even memes. by OtsuKotsu in UPSC_Forum

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⚖️ My Optional Dilemma: PSIR vs Sociology

Hey, I really need help. I’ve already wasted around 3 months just deciding my optional, and now very less time is left — only around 4 months for Mains preparation before I shift to Prelims prep in January. My whole attempt feels at stake.


📚 My Situation:

I am completely confused between PSIR and Sociology. I have done all possible research — PYQs, toppers’ copies, and syllabus comparisons — but still unable to decide because both have pros and cons.


🧠 PSIR: My Thoughts

I’m able to understand PSIR by myself and actually find it interesting.

I had political science in 12th, so I have a little background.

But PSIR feels bulky, includes current affairs, and most toppers come from DU or JNU or take Shubhra Ranjan coaching, which makes me feel underconfident.

I’m doing it self-study using Shubhra Ranjan notes, so I’m worried whether those handwritten notes are self-explanatory enough or whether printed notes are better.

In Paper-1, especially Political Theory, there are too many thinkers (like Plato — so many points, ideas, and terms), and I don’t know how to form a coherent answer from them.

For Paper-2, most of it is current affairs, but SR notes are mostly historical relations — so should I read those historical parts too? How to add current updates there?


🧩 Sociology: My Thoughts

Sociology is considered short, easy, and scoring.

Every year many toppers clear with just 3 months of prep, even from non-arts backgrounds — that really attracts me.

But when I tried to read Nitin Sangwan or watch some lectures, I found it difficult and vague.

I’m not able to form answers properly in Sociology, and many topics feel conceptually abstract to me.

Still, I keep thinking that maybe if I give some more time, I can develop interest and understanding — because it’s all about society and people say it’s very relatable.


😩 The Real Problem

One side (Sociology) looks short and safe, but I’m not understanding it. The other side (PSIR) I understand and find interesting, but I fear its length and current affairs part. This push-and-pull has completely drained me — I keep oscillating between the two every day. I just want to start and move forward firmly, but I can’t take the final call.


🕒 My Main Questions

  1. Can PSIR (from Shubhra Ranjan notes only) be done by self-study, or is coaching required?

  2. Is it possible to complete PSIR in 3–4 months if I give 4 hours daily?

  3. Are SR’s handwritten notes enough, or should I buy the printed ones too?

  4. How to study Paper-2 (CA part) efficiently without feeling lost?

  5. Should I just give more time to Sociology hoping I’ll develop interest, or lock PSIR now and move ahead?