Political Science And International Relations- OPTIONAL

 

• Starts from : 10th June 2022

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Political Science And International Relations

Political Science and International Relations can prove to be a smart choice considering several factors.

• It overlaps with almost the entire GENERAL STUDIES syllabus.
• It has also witnessed many successful candidates.
• Study material is easily available.
• Helpful in preliminary exam as around 15 to 20 questions from Indian Polity and governance section are asked every year for sure.
• Political Science integrates your prelims and mains preparation. Thus, saving time for other topics.
• The philosophical perspectives of political thinkers help to enrich the essay's articulation.
• Most of the topics of GS paper II of Civil Services Main examination are covered under Political Science optional itself.
• In GS paper 4 of Civil Services Main examination (Ethics, Integrity and aptitude), most of the thinkers are Political Science scholars.
• Again, in the UPSC- Civil Services interview, some questions are asked about international relations irrespective of your academic background

WHO SHOULD CHOOSE POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS?

• Interest: Interest in a particular subject should be given top priority while deciding on an optional subject. If you are having interested in political science, you can go for it. 
• Background: If you are not having any educational background in a technical subject and wish to opt for a non-technical subject, you must go for political science & IR as an optional subject. Many of the topics will also overlap with your GS syllabus of civil services examination. 
• In case you choose any other optional subject, then also, you would have to read considerable amount of PSIR chapters in Indian Polity, Ethics, History, current affairs, etc.
• If you are left with lesser time, it is advisable to opt for PSIR. It will reduce your burden and will save your time.

IS POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS A SCORING SUBJECT?

Many candidates are opting for PSIR as their optional based on the success ratio that this subject has to offer. Many candidates have been able to score 300+ in PSIR and many have managed to bag top ranks. However, UPSC does not discriminate between any of its optional subjects and one should consider his/her interest a top priority while choosing an optional.

Name of the candidate	Year of passing	Total marks (500	Paper I PSIR (250 MARKS	Paper II PSIR (250 MARKS
TINA DABI	CSE- 2015	299	128	171
AISHWARYA DONGRE	CSE-2016	327	175	152
MIRANT PARIKH	CSE-2016	307	158	149
KEERTHI KIRAN PUJAR	CSE-2017	303	153	150
DHANANJAY SINGH YADAV	CSE-2018	283	144	139
SATYAM GANDHI	CSE-2020	275	154	121

WHY ONE SHOULD JOIN CHAHAL ACADEMY FOR PSIR?

1. Detailed coverage of both political science paper I & II for UPSC mains exam
2. Current Affairs updated teaching for dynamic sections of PSIR. 
3. Explanation of the interlinks between PSIR and GS papers  
4. Availability of topic-wise module with coverage of each topic 
5. Special lecture series on answer writing practice 

Political Science Optional Coaching Fees:

Sr.	Course & Features	Fees
1.	Online Video Lectures for Both Optional Papers 1 & 2 + Study Material in Soft Copy + Test Series	Rs. 30,000/-
2.	Online Video Lectures for Both Optional Papers 1 & 2 + Study Material in Soft Copy	Rs. 20,000/-

SARYODHAN, The Warriors Academy

Optional subject plays a key role in determining success in the UPSC exams; hence every aspirant must make a well informed choice of the optional subject which carries 500 marks.

Why PSIR

• Very much connected to current events happening around us
• The subject overlaps nearly 50% with General studies paper since you will be reading about parts of World History, Modern India, Post Independent India, Polity, International Relations, Hence it would be helpful for GS 1 , GS2 , GS3 , Ethics & Essay
• Resources are easily available
• Scoring subject in recent times
• Concepts are easy to grasp

 

Course Features

• The course is designed to meet the demand of UPSC
• The course emphasizes on interlinking core concepts with CA
• Students will be taught the art of notes making
• Master the art of answer writing
• Emphasis on holistic understanding rather than rote learning
• Weekly tests throughout & personal feedback will be provided

 

Course duration

• The course will start from 10th june, classes will be 4 days a week for duration of 2.5 hours per day
• The Syllabus would be completed in time span of 5 months – 5.5 months

 

For any queries contact,

saryodhan@gmail.com

96962559696

Odisha Police SI Preparation 2022

 

In Paper I of the Odisha Police SI examination, the questions will be asked from Odia and English Languages. The total marks of the exam are 100 and the total time duration to complete the examination will be 90 minutes. In Paper II of the Odisha Police SI examination, questions will be asked from the General Studies subject and will be conducted on a total of 200 marks.

Odisha Police SI Best Books for Preparation: General Reasoning

Questions will be asked on both Verbal and Non-verbal reasoning. In Verbal Reasoning questions can be asked from topics such as Number Series, Alphabet Series, Test of Direction Sense, Coding-decoding, Number Ranking, Arithmetic Reasoning, The problem of Age Calculation, Analogy, Decision Making, etc. In Non-Verbal Reasoning, Questions can be asked from topics such as Non-verbal series, Mirror Images, Cubes & Dice, Grouping Identical, Figures, Embedded figures, etc. The best book for preparation for the General Reasoning section are:

Books	Author/Publisher
A Modern Approach To Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	S. Chand
A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal, Non - Verbal & Analytical	Arihant Publication
General Mental Ability Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability	Upscportal Publications

Odisha Police SI Best Books for Preparation: General Aptitude

It is regarded as one of the tougher portions of the examination and questions in this section might be tricky. Make sure to learn the formulas and practice different types of questions before the examination. Questions can be asked from topics such as Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Partnership, Quadratic equation, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Pipes and cisterns, Boats and stream, Problems on age, Problems on a train, A mixture of allegation Time, speed & distance, Mensuration, etc. The best books to prepare this section is given in the table below:

Books	Author/Publisher
Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT	Arihant Publication
Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT	Arun Sharma/Mcgraw Hill Education
Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations	Abhijit Guha/McGraw Hill Education

Odisha Police SI Best Books for Preparation: General Awareness

Candidates need to read newspapers daily and stay updated on national and international issues of importance. Make sure to be up to date with the latest current affairs and also prepare important topics from History, Geography, Polity, Economics etc. The best books to help you in preparation of this section of the Odisha Police SI examination are given below:

Books	Author/Publisher
General Knowledge	Manohar Pandey
Objective General Knowledge	Lucent Publications
Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions	Arihant Publications

Odisha Police SI Best Books for Preparation: General English

Preparation of English Language is very important for the candidates aspiring to crack the examination. You have to understand the various topics from the English subject as there will be many questions based on it. The best books from which you can prepare the General English section are:

Books	Author/Publisher
High School English Grammar & Composition	Wren, Martin/S. Chand
Objective English for Competitive Examination	Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Sinha/McGraw Hill Education
English for Bank Exams ( Preliminary & Main)	S. Chand Publishing

Odisha Police SI Best Books for Preparation: General Science

This is another important section of the Odisha SI examination. Questions can be asked from topics like General science and recent scientific and technological developments. It's important that all candidates stay up to date with the current developments in the technological world to score good marks in this subject. The best books to prepare General Science Section are:

Books	Author/Publisher
Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions	Arihant Publications
Lucent's General Science	Lucent Publication
Objective Question Bank GENERAL SCIENCE	Arihant Publications

Other Important Sources Available for Odisha Police SI 2021 Preparation

• Besides these books, Candidates can refer to online notes, preparation tips, previous years’ papers, Odisha Police SI model papers, Sample Papers which are some of the other important sources that can help in preparation for the examination.
• Daily Current Affairs will help candidates improve their knowledge and stay updated with events. It will help you score in the General Awareness section.
• Candidates can go for previous years’ analysis on youtube which will help them understand the type of questions asked in the examination.
• E-books of some of the recommended books can be availed through several online sites that will help candidates study anywhere.
• Lastly, Online Test Series will help to self-evaluate and to maintain the time allocated for the examination.

Odisha Police SI Preparation Tips

Some important tips for candidates preparing for the Odisha Police SI examination are given below:

• Firstly candidates should be aware of the Odisha Police SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern.
• Continuity in the study is important. Mainly for Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability.
• Study regularly with breaks. Make sure to revise once a week.
• Prepare a timetable and keep sufficient time to solve practice sets, test series, previous years’ papers, etc.
• Give all the sections equal time and energy.

What is the syllabus for Odisha Police SI?

In Paper I of the Odisha Police SI examination, the questions will be asked from Odia and English Languages. In Paper II of the Odisha Police SI examination, questions will be asked from the General Studies subject and will be conducted on a total of 200 marks. The subjects include General Science, Current Affairs, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Aptitude, Reasoning(verbal and non-verbal), and Basic Of Computer

 

In Paper I of the Odisha Police SI examination, the questions will be asked from Odia and English Languages. The total marks of the exam is 100 and the total time duration to complete the examination will be 90 minutes. The detailed Paper I Syllabus of Odisha Police SI is given below:

 Odia:

 • Translation from English to Odia

• Comprehension – Unseen text

• Odia Vocabulary – Word formation and syntax Spelling and Punctuation, Synonyms, Antonyms

 English:

• Verb

• Preposition

 • Adverb

• Subject-Verb Agreement

• Error Correction/Recognition

• Tenses

 • Sentence Rearrangement

• Fill in the Blanks with Articles, etc

• Comprehension

• Answering Questions based on Unseen Passages

• Vocabulary

• Synonyms, Antonyms.

 

 In Paper II of the Odisha Police SI examination, questions will be asked from the General Studies subject and will be conducted on a total of 200 marks. The subjects include General Science, Current Affairs, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Aptitude, Reasoning(verbal and non-verbal), and Basic Of Computer. The detailed syllabus of each subject is given below:

General Science:

 • General science and recent scientific

• Technological developments

 History:

• India from ancient times,

 • Indian National Movement

 Geography:

 • Physical and Economic geography of the country,

 • Main features of Indian agriculture and national resources

 Indian Polity:

 • Constitution of India

 • Panchayati Raj

• Administration

 Indian Economy:

 • Planning and Economic Development of India

 Aptitude:

 • Ratio & Proportion

• Percentage

 • Average

• Partnership

• Quadratic equation

 • Profit and Loss

• Time and Work

• Pipes and cisterns

 • Boats and stream

• Problems on age

 • Problems on a train

• A mixture of allegation Time

 • speed & distance

• Mensuration

 Reasoning:

         VERBAL:

• Number Series

 • Alphabet Series

• Test of Direction Sense

• Coding-decoding

 • Number Ranking

• Arithmetic Reasoning

 • The problem of Age Calculation

 • Analogy • Decision Making, etc.

       NON-VERBAL:

• Non-verbal series

• Mirror Images

• Cubes & Dice

• Grouping Identical

 • Figures

 • Embedded figures, etc

 Basic Of Computer:

 • Introduction to Computer

 • Computer Architecture

• Microsoft Windows

• Microsoft Office

Odisha Police SI Preparation Strategy 2021 As thousands of applicants apply for the Odisha Police SI examination, it is better to have a proper strategy to increase your chances of getting selected for the post. We will provide you with some tips which will increase your chances of getting selected for the post: • Read newspapers daily to be updated with the latest Current Affairs of both national and international stages.. • To analyze your preparation, solve mock tests regularly. You can try out the Testbook test series which has questions curated by experts for the specific exams after following question trends. • Study regularly and make sure to revise what you have studied on a weekly basis. Also, do not leave any topic and give importance to every topic in the examination

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General English and Odia Language	100	90 Minutes
Paper-II	General Studies	200	180 Minutes

Odisha Police SI Eligibility Criteria 2021

The candidates who wish to apply for the Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2021 need to satisfy the eligibility criteria which are defined in terms of age limit, educational qualification, and nationality.

Odisha Police SI Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit

The candidates must be between 21 - 25 years of age as of 01.01.2021 to apply for the recruitment.

Relaxation is available for candidates who belong to reserved categories.

Age Relaxation;- The relaxations in the upper age limit shall be applicable for reserved category candidates as per the Govt rules. The detailed age relaxation is given in the table below:

Category	Upper Age Relaxation
SC/ST/SEBC	5 years
Women	5 years

Odisha Police SI Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification

The candidates who wish to apply for the recruitment must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Odisha Police SI Eligibility Criteria: Physical Standards

The candidates must have the below-mentioned physical standards to qualify in the Physical Standards Measurement Test.

Category	Height(Minimum)	Weight(Minimum)	Chest Unexpanded(minimum)	Chest expanded(Minimum)
General and SEBC(M)	168 cm	55 kg	79 cm	84 cm
General and SEBC(W)	155 cm	47.5 kg	-	-
SC/ST(M)	163 cm	50 kg	76 cm	81 cm
SC/ST(W)	160 cm	45 kg	-	-

Physical Efficiency

• Running: 1.6 kilometers in 8 minutes(10 minutes for women)
• Long Jump:3.66 Meters (2.77 Meters for women) in three attempts.

Odisha Police SI Eligibility Criteria: Important Points

• Make sure that all information provided by you while filling the form is correct and make sure to carry original documents while verification.
• Ration Cards and Driving Licenses shall not be accepted as identification proof.
• The signature on all documents must be identical.
• Make sure to provide correct certificates while claiming relaxations.

 

 

Geography Optional

 

WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY

Geography is the study of the land and its physical features like relief structure, composition, inhabitants, phenomena of the Earth and planets along with the relationship between people and their relationship with the surrounding environment.

WHY OPT FOR GEOGRAPHY AS YOUR OPTIONAL?

• Scientific, no rote learning
• Ample study material
• High success ratio
• Overlaps with prelims syllabus
• Will help in General Studies 1, General Studies 3 and Essay papers 
• Well defined and limited syllabus
• Popular among Science students, Engineers etc.
• It has an important role to play in preliminary exam as around 15 to 20 questions from Geography are asked every year in prelims.
• Geography integrates your prelims and mains preparation. Thus, saving time for other topics.
• Most of the topics of GS paper I of Civil Services Main examination are covered under Geography optional itself.
• In GS paper 4 (Ethics, Integrity and aptitude) of Civil Services Main examination, many thinkers are Geography scholars.
• Again, in the UPSC- Civil Services interview, some questions are asked from Geography irrespective of your academic background. 

IS GEOGRAPHY A SCORING SUBJECT?

Geography optional is yielding 300+ marks every year to the UPSC-Civil Services Examination toppers. Here are some facts to prove this argument

Name of the candidate	Year of passing	Rank secured	Total marks (500) in Geography
IRA SINGHAL	CSE- 2014	1	305
SAUMYA PANDEY	CSE-2016	4	314
PRATHAM KAUSHIK	CSE-2017	5	327
JUNAID AHMED	CSE-2018	3	321
RAVI KUMAR	CSE-2020	84	279

Optional subject marks play an important role in improving your UPSC-CSE all India ranking. Also, if you have not scored well in GS papers, and if you can score well in optional papers, you can still find your name in UPSC-CSE final list

Geography Optional Coaching Fees:

Sr.	Course & Features	Fees
1.	offline Lectures for Both Optional Papers 1 & 2 + Study Material in Soft Copy + Test Series	Rs. 30,000/-
2.	Lectures for Both Optional Papers 1 & 2 + Study Material in Soft Copy	Rs. 20,000/-

Geography Optional Test Series Schedule:

Test No.	Test Name	Syllabus (Chapters)
1	GEOGRAPHY TEST-01 (SECTIONAL)	1. Geomorphology 2. Climatology 3. Oceanography
2	GEOGRAPHY TEST-02 (SECTIONAL)	4. Biogeography 5. Environmental Geography (Human Geography) 1. Perspectives in Human Geography
3	GEOGRAPHY TEST-03 (SECTIONAL)	2. Economic Geography 3. Population and Settlement Geography 4. Regional Planning 5. Models, Theories and Laws in Human Geography
4	GEOGRAPHY TEST-04 (SECTIONAL)	1. Physical Setting 2. Resources 3. Agriculture 4. Industry
5	GEOGRAPHY TEST-05 (SECTIONAL)	5. Transport, Communication and Trade 6. Cultural Setting 7. Settlements
6	GEOGRAPHY TEST-06 (SECTIONAL)	8. Regional Development and Planning 9. Political Aspects 10. Contemporary Issues
7	GEOGRAPHY TEST-07 (FLT)	GEOGRAPHY PAPER-01-FULL LENGTH TEST
8	GEOGRAPHY TEST-08 (FLT)	GEOGRAPHY PAPER-02- FULL LENGTH TEST
9	GEOGRAPHY TEST-09 (FLT)	GEOGRAPHY PAPER-01 -FULL LENGTH TEST
10	GEOGRAPHY TEST-10 (FLT)	GEOGRAPHY PAPER-02- FULL LENGTH TEST
TEST MODE: ONLINE / OFFLINE FEE (Inclusive of all taxes): Rs.10000/*- only Note: Date of Mock Test can be rescheduled on the demand of the aspirants. (POSTPONE, BUT NOT PREPONE)

WHO SHOULD CHOOSE GEOGRAPHY?

Choosing the right optional subject plays a very important role in your final selection in the merit list as it brings a certain level of stability to one's preparation because GS papers are vast and dynamic. Since the Optional subject constitutes 500 marks out of 1750 in the Civil Services main examination, it proves to be a significant factor in deciding your selection. In recent years, Geography optional has helped many candidates in securing Top ranks in UPSC-CSE.

1. INTEREST – Interest in a particular subject should be given top priority while deciding on an optional subject. If you are having interest in Geography, you can go for it.
2. BACKGROUND- If you are not having any educational background in a technical subject and wish to opt for a non-technical subject, you must go for Geography optional subject. Many of the topics in Geography Optional overlap with your GS syllabus of civil services examination.
3. RESOURCES- Availability of resource plays an important role in deciding which optional subject one should take. In Geography, adequate study material is available. Although, you are not required to read all of them and experts from Chahal IAS Academy will guide you properly.
4. In case you choose any other optional subject, then also, you would have to read considerable amount of Geography chapters in GS paper 1, Indian Agriculture in GS paper 3, Current Affairs, etc.
5. If you are left with lesser time, it is advisable to opt for Geography. It will reduce your burden and will save your time.

WHY ONE SHOULD JOIN CHAHAL ACADEMY FOR GEOGRAPHY?

1. Detailed coverage of both Geography papers I & II for UPSC mains exam
2. Current Affairs updated teaching for dynamic sections of Geography. 
3. Explanation of the interlinks between Geography and GS papers  
4. Availability of topic-wise module with coverage of each topic 
5. Special lecture series on answer writing practice 
6. Access to the best lecturers 

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