Is BA helpful for IAS preparation? Should I opt BA or look for any other course? I am an Civils aspirant.
thank you..
Is BA helpful for IAS preparation? Should I opt BA or look for any other course? I am an Civils aspirant.
thank you..
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Re: Is BA helpful for IAS preparation? Should I opt BA or look for any other course? I am an Civils aspirant.
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Hi,
See the syllabus for IAS exam is-
(1) History of Modern India and Indian Culture
The History of Modern India will cover history of the Country from about the middle of nineteenth century and would also include questions on important personalities who shaped the freedom movement and social reforms. The part relating to Indian culture will cover all aspects of Indian culture from the ancient to modern times as well as principal features of literature, arts and architecture.
(2) Geogrphy of India
In this part, questions will be on the physical, economic and social geography of India.
(3) Constitution of India and Indian Polity
This part will include questions on the Constitution of India as well as all constitutional, legal, administrative and other issues emerging from the politico-administrative system prevalent in the country.
(4) Current National issues and topics of social relevance
This part is intended to test the candidate's awareness of current national issues and topics of social relevance in present-day India, such as the following:
(i) The Indian economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
(ii) Issues arising from the social and economic exclusion of large sections from the benefits of development.
(iii) Other issues relating to the development and management of human resource.
(iv) Health issues including the management of Public Health, Health education and ethical concerns regarding health-care, medical research and pharmaceuticals.
(v) Law enforcement, internal security and related issues such as the preservation of communal harmony.
(vi) Issues relating to good governance and accountability to the citizens including the maintenance of human rights, and of probity in public life.
(vii) Environmental issues, ecological preservation, conservation of natural resources and national heritage.
Paper-II
(1) India and the World
This part will include questions to test candidate's awareness of India's relationship with the world in various spheres such as the following:-
* Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India�s relations with
neighbouring countries and in the region.
* Security and defence related matters.
* Nuclear policy, issues, and conflicts.
* The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world.
(2) India�s Economic Interaction with the World
In this part, questions will be on economic and trade issues such as foreign trade, foreign investment; economic and diplomacy issues relating to oil, gas and energy flows; the role and functions of I.M.F., World Bank, W.T.O., WIPO etc. which influence India�s economic interaction with other countries and international institutions.
(3) Developments in the Field of Science & Technology, IT and space
In this part, questions will test the candidate's awareness of the developments in the field of science and technology, information technology, space and basic ideas about computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and related issues regarding intellectual property rights.
(4) International Affairs and Institutions
This part will include questions on important events in world affairs and on international institutions.
(5) Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams
This part will test the candidate's ability to draw conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form and to interpret them.
Essay:- Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given. They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.
So definitely,you'll be helped in many subjects such as History,Geography and Constitution of India since you must have studied these subjects in B.A
So go for it!
Bye!
Hello
YES B.A IS VERY MUCH A GOOD CHOICE FOR APPEARING IN THE CIVIL SERVICES.
The civil services like IAS,IPS are the exam where you will have to study the Indian culture and religion every fact related to the Indian administration,as you will be serving the people of Indian through that,so it is necessary to learn those subjects by which you will be able to know about your own country situation and condition as you will be held responsible for solving them
The subjects that are offered in the B.A are Indian history,Indian geography,political science,economics.
All these subjects are in the subjects offered by the UPSC.
You can go for these subjects,but remember that all these subjects are only suitable for IAS,IPS but for IFS the subjects are different like animal husbandry,zoology,agriculture etc.
Again for Indian engineering service you need a engineering degree and for Indian economic service you need to have a post graduate degree in the economics/applied economics.