How to prepare for UPSC Exams: Tips, Tricks, Important Topics

Mahima Gupta

Updated On: April 06, 2023 02:02 pm IST

UPSC Exams are the most popular exams in the country. Before starting their exam preparation, candidates must check out the tips, tricks, and important topics for UPSC Exams 2023 here.
How to prepare for UPSC ExamsHow to prepare for UPSC Exams

How to prepare for UPSC Exams? UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) is considered to be the most prestigious examination held across the country. The exam is held for lakhs of aspirants every year to recruit eligible students for the Indian Government. UPSC Exam is held in three stages i.e, Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The prelims examination will be conducted on May 28, 2023. Before preparing for the UPSC Exams, candidates often look for How to prepare for UPSC Exam? The answer to this has been stated below to help them secure good scores. The exam cannot be cracked through a few preparation books and less academic knowledge and it rather requires a thorough knowledge of the subjects. Candidates wondering How to crack the UPSC exam in the first attempt must read the full news here.

How to Prepare for UPSC Exams: Preparation Tips & Tricks

Students must go through the preparation tips and tricks to crack the UPSC examination below.

  • Know the Exam Well and Prepare Yourself Accordingly: Candidates must understand the examination well before starting with their preparations. Set your goals and utilize your time wisely.
  • Strengthen your Basics: Glance through the exam pattern, subjects, and syllabus to get and considerable knowledge about the subjects and type of questions asked in the examination.
  • Practice Mocks and Previous Papers Regularly: It has been observed that candidates crack the UPSC exam in the first attempt itself by practising the previous year's question papers and mock tests regularly. Timely practice will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.

How to Prepare for UPSC Exams: Important Topics

According to the previous year’s examination trend, there are possible chances that questions can be asked from the UPSC Important Topics 2023 provided in the table below

Subject

UPSC Important Topics 2023

Modern Indian History

  • Expansion and Consolidation of British Power in India
  • The Revolt of 1857
  • Socio-Religious Reform Movements
  • A General Survey of the Reform Movements and Their Leaders
  • Beginning of Modern Nationalism in India
  • Indian National Congress: Foundation and the Moderate Phase
  • Survey of British Policies in India
  • Economic Impact of British Rule in India
  • Development of Indian Press
  • Development of Education
  • Peasant Movements 1857 – 1947
  • The Movement of the Working Class

Medieval Indian History

  • Northern India: Age of the Three Empires
  • South India: The Chola Empire
  • Economic and Social Life, Education and Religious Beliefs
  • The Delhi Sultanate Government, and Economic and Social Life under the Delhi Sultanate
  • Economic and Social Life under the Mughals
  • Cultural and Religious Developments

Ancient Indian History

  • Harappan Culture
  • Age of Rig Veda
  • Jainism and Buddhism
  • Territorial States and the Rise of Magadh
  • The Maurya Age
  • The Satavahana Phase
  • The Linguistic Background
  • Old Stone Age
  • Neolithic Age
  • Crafts, Commerce and Urban Growth (200 BC to 250 AD)
  • Rise and Growth of Gupta Empire
  • Life in Gupta Age
  • Harsha and his Times
  • Cultural Interaction with Asian Countries

Geography

  • The Earth’s crust
  • Volcanism and earthquake
  • Landforms made by running water
  • Coastal landforms
  • Islands and coral reefs
  • The oceans
  • Weather
  • Climate

Indian Polity

  • Emergency Provisions
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Parliament of India
  • Fundamental Rights
  • Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Fundamental Duties
  • Parliamentary Privileges
  • Supreme Court
  • Governor of States
  • Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers
  • State Legislature
  • Legislative Procedure in the State
  • High Court

Economics

  • National Income Accounting
  • Money and Banking
  • Income Determination
  • The Government: Functions and Scope
  • Theory of Consumer Behaviour
  • Production and Costs
  • The Theory of Firm under Perfect Competition
  • Market Equilibrium

Note: There are no important topics for current affairs, candidates are required to keep themselves updated on all the latest happenings and events in the country and outside.

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