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The UPSC Biology syllabus covers a range of topics , both in General Studies and as an optional subject .

General Studies (Paper II):

Ecology and Environment: Covers ecosystems, biodiversity and climate change.

Biodiversity and Conservation: Focuses on conservation methods, national parks and biodiversity.

Climate Change: Addresses global warming and its impact on the environment.

Optional Subject: Biology (Paper I & II):

Paper I:

1. Diversity in Living World: Classification of organisms, plant and animal physiology and genetics.

2. Structural Organisation: Plant and animal structure and functions.

3. Cell Structure & Function: Cellular biology, metabolism and inheritance.

4. Reproduction: Asexual and sexual reproduction, genetics.

5. Genetics and Evolution: Mendelian principles, human genome and evolutionary theories.

6. Human Health & Diseases: Physiology, diseases and their prevention.

Paper II:

1. Human Physiology: Organ systems and their functions.

2. Biotechnology: Genetic engineering, applications in health and agriculture.

3. Ecology: Ecosystem dynamics, pollution and conservation.

4. Biology & Human Welfare: Application of biology in health, agriculture and welfare.

5. Biodiversity & Conservation: Genetic and species diversity, conservation efforts.

This syllabus requires both a theoretical understanding and the ability to relate biology to current global issues.

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Hello,

For biology students, the UPSC syllabus encompasses a wide range of topics. Here's an overview:

The UPSC syllabus for biology students is divided into three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and Interview.

In the Preliminary stage, the syllabus includes topics such as:

- Cell Biology: Cell structure, function, and division

- Molecular Biology: DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis

- Genetics: Mendel's laws, gene expression, and genetic engineering

- Evolution: Principles, mechanisms, and evidence

- Ecology: Ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation

- Botany: Plant structure, function, and diversity

- Zoology: Animal structure, function, and diversity

In the Mains stage, the syllabus is more comprehensive and includes topics such as:

- Cell and Molecular Biology: Advanced topics in cell biology, molecular biology, and biotechnology

- Plant and Animal Physiology: Advanced topics in plant and animal physiology

- Ecology and Evolution: Advanced topics in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology

- Genetics and Biotechnology: Advanced topics in genetics, genetic engineering, and biotechnology

The Interview stage assesses the candidate's personality, communication skills, and subject knowledge.

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There isn't a dedicated "Biology" subject in the UPSC exam, aspects of biology, particularly related to ecology, human health, and biotechnology, are included in the General Studies paper of the Prelims exam, and you can also choose "Botany" or "Zoology" as optional subjects in the Mains exam if you want to focus more deeply on biological topics.

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However,UPSC manage its all mains paper continuously ,so you take botany and zoology as optional subject then you will do extra hard work at exam time because it is not to help to get good marks in mains. If you take History Geography etc and hard work in this subject then it help to gain good marks in GS paper as well as optional subject of mains.

Choice is yours..

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