GS SCORE Workshop Registration

Is Geography Optional Right for You? Understanding the Subject the Right Way with Prince Mishra

Date: 17 July 2025 at 05:00 PM

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Live Webinar with Prince Mishra Sir | Zoom Platform

Choosing the right optional can determine your success in the UPSC Mains. While Geography Optional continues to attract aspirants for its perceived scoring potential and overlap with GS, many students select it without fully understanding the subject’s true demands, nature, or depth — leading to poor performance despite hard work.

Common Problems Faced by Aspirants in Geography Optional

Misconception that it is just about maps and facts
Choosing Geography only for its GS overlap without love for the subject
Inability to handle the analytical and theoretical dimensions of human geography
Lack of clarity on scientific terminologies and diagrammatic presentation
Struggles with Paper 2 (Indian Geography) due to dynamic linkages
Confusion about resources, booklist, and note-making strategy
Believing it to be an “easy” or “scoring” optional without seeing its real rigor

Myths Around Geography Optional That Need Clarity

"It’s good for engineers and science-background students only"
"If I’m good at map pointing, I’ll score well"
"There’s heavy GS overlap, so minimal preparation needed"
"It’s scoring only if you memorize data"

How This Webinar Will Help You

Join Prince Mishra Sir, one of India’s most respected Geography mentors, for a realistic and insightful session that helps you decide whether Geography is the right optional for you — and if yes, how to approach it strategically.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

Understand the true nature, scope, and expectations of Geography Optional
Learn the ideal student profile for this optional – and who should reconsider
Get clarity on Paper 1 vs Paper 2 approach
Know how to blend theory, case studies, and map-based representation
See the synergy and limits of overlap with GS Papers
Receive an initial roadmap, booklist, and preparation mindset