Which UPSC Optional is more scoring- Anthropology or Sociology?

Tap to Read ➤ Ultimately, it is important to choose an optional for the UPSC mains that interests you. Nisha Yadav

Syllabus Sociology: Shorter syllabus than other optional subjects Anthropology: Syllabus shorter than sociology

Sociology: Helps in essay paper Anthropology: Writing skills are not that important as sociology. Essay Paper

Sociology: Higher number of takers Anthropology: Better choice for students with a biology background Test takers

Socilogy: Include these tools Anthropology: doesn’t include statistical tools Statistical Tools

Sociology: more overlap with GS papers Anthropology: Few Overlapping topics Overlapping Topics

Sociology: In general, more scoring Anthropology: Scoring for biology students More Scoring

Considering the pro’s and con’s, availability of material, the scoring pattern in the subject over the years is essential while making the choice.

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