What is Mains exam in UPSC?

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Mains exam in UPSC is important stage..you have to write descriptive answers you'll have general studies and optional subjects... general studies contain : ✓✓ 2 language papers which are qualifying nature ( you need to score 33% marks .. this marks won't be included while selecting) and ✓✓5 other...
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Mains exam in UPSC is important stage..you have to write descriptive answers you'll have general studies and optional subjects... general studies contain : ✓✓ 2 language papers which are qualifying nature ( you need to score 33% marks .. this marks won't be included while selecting) and ✓✓5 other papers ✓essay , ✓GS 1(geography, history, society) ✓GS 2 (polity, governance, international relations) ✓GS 3 ( economy, environment,science and technology, disaster management,internal security) ✓GS 4 ( ethics) ✓✓Optional has 2 papers read less
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