is biotechnology a optional line in ias syllabus

Dear GURPREET SAINI,

Sadly,No !

BioTechnology is not an Optional Subject in UPSC Examination in both the Preliminary & Main Examinations !

But you can Take Botany (or) Zoology as an Optional Subject for Both Preliminary & Main Examinations !

Check out the link given below to know more

http://www.onestopias.com/subjects/

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