{"id":1335,"date":"2025-02-19T14:43:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1335"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:59:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:29:06","slug":"upsc-management-optional-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-management-optional-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Management Optional 2025 Syllabus, Books, PYQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-management-optional-2025\/#Management_Optional_UPSC_2025\">Management Optional UPSC 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-management-optional-2025\/#UPSC_Management_Optional_Syllabus_2025\">UPSC Management Optional Syllabus 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-management-optional-2025\/#Books_for_Management_Optional_UPSC\">Books for Management Optional UPSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-management-optional-2025\/#Management_Optional_Notes\">Management Optional Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-management-optional-2025\/#Management_Optional_Toppers_Strategy\">Management Optional Toppers Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-management-optional-2025\/#Management_Optional_Question_Papers\">Management Optional Question Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-management-optional-2025\/#Management_Optional_FAQs\">Management Optional FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>UPSC Management Optional: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management is a great optional subject for UPSC aspirants with a background in business administration, commerce, or management studies. It is a scoring subject with a structured syllabus and a practical approach. Many toppers have chosen Management as their optional and secured high marks with the right preparation strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will cover everything about <\/span><b>UPSC Management Optional,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including its syllabus, books, notes, previous year question papers, and topper strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_Optional_UPSC_2025\"><\/span><b>Management Optional UPSC 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Best for Management Graduates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have studied MBA, BBA, or related fields, this subject is a natural choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overlaps with GS &amp; Essay:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Concepts from Economics, HR, and Business Management help in General Studies and Essay papers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scoring Subject:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Answers can be written in a structured manner with real-life examples and case studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Static Syllabus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The syllabus does not change frequently, making preparation easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practical Approach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Concepts are application-based, helping in analytical and decision-making skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Management_Optional_Syllabus_2025\"><\/span><b>UPSC Management Optional Syllabus 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UPSC Management Optional <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consists of two papers, each carrying 250 marks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Management Optional Paper 1 Syllabus<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subtopics<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Management Concepts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Organizational Behavior<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation, Leadership, Decision Making, Communication<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Human Resource Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruitment, Training, Performance Appraisal, Industrial Relations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Financial Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital Budgeting, Cost of Capital, Financial Planning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Marketing Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market Segmentation, Consumer Behavior, Pricing Strategies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Management Optional Paper 2 Syllabus<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subtopics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Operations Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inventory Control, Production Planning, Supply Chain Management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Strategic Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Environment, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Advantage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>International Business<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Trade, Foreign Exchange, Multinational Companies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Entrepreneurship &amp; CSR<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startups, Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Government Policies &amp; Business<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial Policies, Public Sector, Business Laws<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Books_for_Management_Optional_UPSC\"><\/span><b>Books for Management Optional UPSC<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some recommended books for Management optional:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Management Concepts &amp; Organizational Behavior:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> L.M. Prasad<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Human Resource Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> K. Aswathappa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prasanna Chandra or I.M. Pandey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marketing Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Philip Kotler<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operations Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Heizer &amp; Render<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strategic Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Michael Porter or Azhar Kazmi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International Business:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Charles Hill<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_Optional_Notes\"><\/span><b>Management Optional Notes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good notes can simplify revision. Here are some tips for making effective notes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Summarize key concepts in simple words.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use flowcharts and diagrams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to visualize theories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Include real-world examples<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from businesses and government policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refer to previous year questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to understand important topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_Optional_Toppers_Strategy\"><\/span><b>Management Optional Toppers Strategy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many <\/span><b>UPSC toppers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have chosen Management as their optional subject and scored high. Here are some key strategies followed by toppers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand the syllabus thoroughly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice answer writing regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use real-life examples from business and economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revise notes and case studies multiple times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solve previous year question papers to analyze trends.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_Optional_Question_Papers\"><\/span><b>Management Optional Question Papers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practicing previous year question papers helps in understanding the exam pattern and important topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper 2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-24-MANAGEMENT-PAPER-I-031024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-24-MANAGEMENT-PAPER-II-031024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-23-MANAGEMENT-PAPER-I-29092023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-23-MANAGEMENT-PAPER-II-29092023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-22-MANAGEMENT-PAPER-I-280922.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-22-MANAGEMENT-PAPER-II-280922.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/Management%20Paper-I.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/Management%20Paper-II.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/MANAGEMENT_I.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/MANAGEMENT_II.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>UPSC Management Optional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great choice for candidates with a background in business studies. It has a structured and static syllabus, making preparation easier. With the right books, notes, and consistent practice, you can score well in this subject. Focus on conceptual clarity, answer writing, and case studies to improve your chances of success. Keep revising and stay updated with business and economic developments!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Related Articles<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1065&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Public Administration Optional Strategy<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1060&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Mains Notes<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1068&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>PSIR Optional Strategy<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=494&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Mains Language Paper<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_Optional_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Management Optional FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1336 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1336.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1336.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1336.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1336.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1336.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1739955897\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1336\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-13360\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse13360\" aria-controls=\"collapse13360\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Is management an optional in UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse13360\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1336\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-13360\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, Management is an optional subject in the UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam. It has two papers (Paper I and Paper II), and the subject remains useful even after clearing the exam.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-13361\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse13361\" aria-controls=\"collapse13361\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which is the toughest optional in UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse13361\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1336\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-13361\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The toughest optional subject in UPSC is often considered to be Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) due to its vast syllabus and deep conceptual understanding. In contrast, Anthropology is regarded as one of the easiest optionals because of its concise syllabus and high scoring potential.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-13362\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse13362\" aria-controls=\"collapse13362\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Has anyone scored 400 in UPSC optional?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse13362\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1336\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-13362\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, candidates have scored 400+ in UPSC optional subjects in past IAS mains exams. Subjects like Public Administration have also seen many candidates scoring 340+ and 350+.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-13363\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse13363\" aria-controls=\"collapse13363\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which is the safest optional in UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse13363\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1336\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-13363\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Subjects like Anthropology, PSIR, Sociology, Literature, Mathematics, and Science are considered the safest optionals in UPSC. While Mathematics and Science can be scoring, they require strong conceptual clarity and prior knowledge.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-13364\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse13364\" aria-controls=\"collapse13364\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the success rate of UPSC management optional?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse13364\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1336\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-13364\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The success rate of UPSC Management Optional is around 12-15%. Generally, fewer than 200 candidates choose this subject, making it less popular than options like Geography or Political Science. 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