Which two subjects should I select for Mains as optional papers? I have completed my graduation in Botany (H).

i have just completed my graduation from botany(H) and i want to appear for civil services exam for 2012 so as i am having bio background now i am unable to decide that which are the two subjects i should opt for mains examination so that i could score the best please help me in this regard as fast as possible

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Hi Aspirant,

Friend for the preparation of mains exam you can choose any subject in the list optional subject authorized by UPSC for mains exam.

List of optional subject for mains exam

Agriculture

Animal husbandry & vetinary science

Anthropology

Botany

Chemistry

Civil engineering

Commerce and accountancy

Economics

Geography

Indian History

Law

Management

Mathematics

Mechanical engineering

Medical science

Philosophy

Physics

Political science & international relations

Psychology

Sociology

Statistics

Zoology

In the above list you can choose any subject of your desire.

As you mentioned that you have completed graduation from botany subject, so I think you would have good knowledge of botany.

So you can choose one optional subject to botany in preparation.

And as other subject you should chose History, Geography or Psychology.

These are easy subject will also help you in other paper like general studies.

History and Geography both will be helpful in the preparation of GS.

There are two papers of general studies in prelims exam and also in mains exam.

But friend finally you should choose subject as per your interest and caliber.

Best of Luck�