At Dialectics IAS, we believe that consistent writing practice turns knowledge into marks. That’s why we started “Let’s Practice” — a weekly Sociology Optional answer-writing initiative for UPSC aspirants who want to improve clarity, structure, and originality one answer at a time. Write. Submit. Discuss. Improve. Each week, we post a UPSC-pattern question. You can submit your handwritten answer for evaluation by professors.
| Previous Questions | Questions Links |
|---|---|
| Topic for the Week 2 Nov 2025 | Download Link |
| Question for the Week 9 Nov 2025 | Download Link |
| Examiner’s Expectations and Evaluation Guidelines 9 Nov 2025 | Download Link |
| Question for the Week 16 Nov 2025 | Download File |
| Topic for the Week 16 Nov 2025 | Download File |
| Examiner’s Expectations and Evaluation Guidelines 16 Nov 2025 | Download File |
| Question for the Week 23 Nov 2025 | Download File |
| Examiner’s Expectations and Evaluation Guidelines 23 Nov 2025 | Download File |
| Question for the Week 30 Nov 2025 | Download File |
| Topic for the Week 30 Nov 2025 | Download File |
| Examiner’s Expectations and Evaluation Guidelines 30 Nov 2025 | Download File |
| Question for the Week 7 Dec 2025 | Download File |
| Examiner’s Expectations and Evaluation Guidelines 7 Dec 2025 | Download File |
| Question for the Week 14 Dec 2025 | Download File |
| Topic for the Week 14 Dec 2025 | Download File |
| Question for the Week 21 Dec 2025 | Download File |
Each test follows the UPSC Sociology Mains pattern — 250 marks, 3 hours. New questions appear every Sunday morning.
“Let’s Practice” is a weekly writing practice program — not a course.
Every week, one Sociology Optional question (Paper I or II) is shared on our website. You write your answer by hand, scan it, and email it along with ₹100 as an evaluation fee.
Each answer is read and evaluated personally by professors, not outsourced to assistants. The best copies are uploaded publicly to show the quality of evaluation and the level of analytical depth expected in UPSC Sociology Mains.
A small step every week builds the writing habit that defines toppers.
UPSC Sociology rewards originality, structure, and conceptual clarity — not rote content. As per official UPSC data (2014–2022), Sociology Optional has maintained one of the most consistent success rates, between 8.5% and 11.7%, producing top rankers almost every year.
This reliability proves that Sociology favours those who practice regularly. “Let’s Practice” helps you do that — with no big commitment, just one question at a time, evaluated directly by professors.
Every week’s question helps you apply thinkers and theories to real issues from Paper I & II.
Learn how to start answers, use headings, examples, and sociological flow — just like UPSC expects.
Each copy is personally read by professors who guide you on content, tone, and structure.
With every practice, you notice how your thought process, clarity, and expression evolve.
Unlike other Sociology Optional practice platforms, Dialectics IAS ensures professor-only evaluation, even for the ₹100 practice copies.
Feedback is shared through short live discussions, not written remarks. This ensures your growth is guided in the right academic direction.
Our goal is not to give “model answers,” but to help you think, structure, and express like a real sociologist.
Demystifying and Detox Sociology Answer-Writing — that’s our guiding philosophy.
This program is open to all serious UPSC aspirants preparing with Sociology Optional. It suits:
Even one answer a week can help you transform your approach before Mains.
Year | Candi-dates App-eared | Candi-dates Recomm-ended | Succ-ess Rate |
2015 | 1,479 | 173 | 11.7% |
2019 | 1,263 | 126 | 10.0% |
2020 | 1,245 | 115 | 9.2% |
2021 | 1,087 | 92 | 8.5% |
2022 | 1,813 | 164 | 9.05% |
Even with high participation (1,000–1,800 candidates yearly), Sociology Optional maintains stable success between 8.5–11% — proving that regular answer-writing practice pays off consistently over the years.
Submit Your Sociology Optional Practice Answer. Your answers are personally read and evaluated by professors. Feedback is provided within 12 hours through email or a brief discussion.
List of references is available at Telegram Channel and Website
Emile Durkheim
