I am planning to switch my optional.
Anthropology earlier. Got 263(2017), 281(2018), 217(2019).
My last attempt totally went down the drain due to anthro despite having decent gs+ essay scores. I didn't expect this low score in anthro and worst part is I got to know it 1 year post mains. This year also p1 is like too tough. I am feeling outlook for anthropology very gloomy, due to fact that every second person is taking it , upsc is hell bent on butchering it.
Since notification is around, and have very less time. Is it good decision to give up optional. In case, is there any optional that can be covered in this gap till next attempt. I'm thinking PSIR or Sociology???
psir is next in the butcher lane (or already there)