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a year agoGuide-Level 15
1- The optional papers (Paper VI and Paper VII) of the main examination carry 500 marks together, which is almost 25 percent of the total marks (2025) of the written and personality tests put together. So, with so much weight, the options can be deal-makers or deal-breakers.
2- If you have analyzed the General Studies marks of a particular year's topper and the person who scored the 100th rank, the range of their marks will not be at much variance. Toppers become toppers through their optional subject and the essay paper. These are the most controllable parts of the written test. So, if you do well in th
New answer posted
a year agoGuide-Level 15
1- Here is an assumption that you have prepared your optional subjects, essay, and ethics paper before the prelims exam. These 3 papers cover 1000 marks of the Mains exam out of 1750 marks.
2- Now in this period of three months, you are supposed to revise these subjects and practice answer writing for the same.
3- For General Studies paper 1 you have already prepared enough while preparing for the prelim exam.
4- For papers 2 and paper 3 of General Studies make the list of topics from the syllabus and
New answer posted
a year agoGuide-Level 15
2- Set limited sources that allow for better revision.
3- Integrated Preparation (Prelims and Mains) because the Mains syllabus cannot be covered after prelims, hence should be prepared early.
4- Daily Answer Writing helps to increase answer writing quality over time.
5- Make your own notes or short notes for the Mains exam that help in later revision if it is your own study note.
6- Components of Union Public Service Commission Study Plan:
1- Blocks of Syllabus: Static, Current Affairs and
New answer posted
a year agoGuide-Level 15
1- Revise important topics: Focus on revising the important topics and concepts that you have already studied. Go through your notes and revise the key points, formulas, and facts.
2- Solve mock tests: Take mock tests and solve the previous year's question papers to assess your preparation level and identify your strengths and weaknesses. This will also help you get a sense of the exam pattern and the types of questions asked.
3- Read Current A
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a year agoGuide-Level 15
1- Hall ticket 2 copies
2- ID Card
3- Used black ballpoint pen 3
4- Writing pad (Some desks may be in poor condition)
5- Water bottle & lunch bag.
6- Watch (Smartwatches are not allowed)
7- Make sure to decide the comfortable dress you are going to wear on the day of the examination
8- Due to COVID Masks are necessary.
9- Do check the distance between the place of your stay and the examination center. Plan to reach the center 1 hour before the exam time.
10- Deciding your mode of travel is very important.
11- Sleep well the day before the exam & Always is
New answer posted
a year agoGuide-Level 15
2- History of India and the Indian National Movement
3- Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World.
4- Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
5- Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
6- General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity, and Climate change that do not require subject specialisation.
7- General Science. For
New answer posted
a year agoGuide-Level 15
1- The Reverse Approach: Start by analyzing the previous year's Union Public Service Commission prelims question papers. Though the Union Public Service Commission syllabus has mentioned many areas, you can see that more questions come from certain areas.
2- Follow a Test-Based Approach: It will help you to analyze your performance, find your strong and weak areas, compare your marks with peers across India, and avoid mistakes in the actual UPSC exam hall. You can learn a lot from the mock exam questions as well.
3- Learn how to cover NCERT and UPSC books:
NCERTs often form the
New answer posted
a year agoGuide-Level 15
Common sense: You Just need to read every question carefully with an open mind. Apply logic and think like a normal Indian or human. Understand the paper setter's psychology: consider what the examiner would have thought while framing the questions. Interlink: After reading a question, don't limit yourself to thinking that it's from a specific topic, say, forests in geography, that I haven't read and thus shouldn't attempt. Use your common sense and Be logical while applying all your knowledge to eliminate the options. Be smart: If you don't know the answer, then cross out
New answer posted
a year agoGuide-Level 15
1- Understand the Union Public Service Commission Syllabus and exam pattern very well.
2- Analysis of the Previous Year of UPSC Papers.
3- Correct Resources are very important.
4- Planning the Correct Union Public Service Commission Strategy.
5- time to time Revision is the Key.
6- Civil Services Aptitude Test for Union Public Service Commission Prelims are very important.
7- Avoid Negative Markings in UPSC examinations.
8- Attempt UPSC Mock Tests.
9- Stay Confident and Avoid Negativity during the preparations.
10- Access Mindful Techniques. For more detail
New answer posted
a year agoGuide-Level 15
1- Understand the UPSC Syllabus.
2- Analysis of the Previous Year's Papers.
3- Resources.
4- Planning the Correct UPSC Strategy.
5- Revision is the Key.
6- CSAT for UPSC Prelims 2022.
7- Avoid Negative Marking.
8- Attempt Mock Tests.
9- Stay Confident and Avoid Negativity.
10- Access Mindful Techniques. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha UPSC exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/upsc-exam). I hope this will help you.
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