BEST WAY FOR UPSC CSE PREPARATION

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OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

The first the obvious question that comes up here , is how to choose one’s optional subject. Given that, after the change of pattern, only one optional subject needs to be chosen, a good choice of the optional subject might even guarantee a more then cut off score ( and beyond) in mains ( written) Examination. Before selecting any subject for your optional, please find out whether the criteria below are applicable, for being a good optional subject. * Availability of material and good books * Limited syllabus * Question paper are not dynamic and almost the same for the last 15 years ( or More) * Availability of good coaching institutes * Availability of senior who can help with the subject * scoring * The ‘supposed` normalizing effect are ‘comfortable' * Useful for GS and Essay paper * if one is from medium other than English, proper checkup of market to see availability of material. Even when a subject is good in all the above respect, before or after the change of patte

ENGLISH AND INDIAN LANGUAGES

These paper are only qualifying nature, but at the same time cannot be ignored or taken in light vein. If you do not qualify then your other mains paper will not be evaluated. Note that every year there are some candidates who get disqualification for not qualifying the language paper’s ! So ensure that you have minimum knowledge about the language’s. The score should be above 40 % and the question are also set in such a manner that it is not difficult. There is no need for any separate preparation. Do see the previous year’s paper to gain familiarity. English: * Short essay * Reading comprehension * Precious writing * Translations from English to the Indian language and vice - versa * Usage and Vocabulary

Essay Part - 3

Important points to remember: * Good introduction and good conclusion are a must. introduction should guide the examiner to what you intent to convey in the subsequent paragraph. The conclusion should be appropriate to what you discussed and must be proactive, balanced and positive in approach. * There should be flow / link between paragraphs. * Clarity of expression is very important. Use simple English to express your points clearly. One need not use flowery language, the simple paper is not excepted to examination your talent about the topic. It is expected to examine your talent about the topic. It is expected to example your talent of essay writing, How you can present the ideas of the topic in to an essay. * practice is essential for getting a good score. * Main focus should be on giving a good analysis of the topic. * Do not drive into areas, which are irrelevant to the topic, even though you know a lot about it * Make sure that you have sufficient understanding and material

Essay Paper Part - 2

Take not more then five to ten minutes in the deciding which topic to write : it would be utterly confusing to choose one topic out of the given four / five , upon practice, it is always seen that one is included to a specific set of topics, often. So practical more and make sure not much time is taken for the topic selection. It is even more important to stick to your choice and believe in it ! Don’t think of changing the topic in the middle of the examination. That would do more harm than good One can also eliminate some topics with which one is not comfortable. Some topics most of the aspirants cannot maintain a balance throughout the essay, so better opt them out as well. Finally, select the topic that you think can do justice. Sometimes one particular essay seems tempting from the first look and we decide to write that without even reading the other ones. The answer booklet of the main examination consists of 24 pages. The last 3-4 Pages can be used for rough work. If you are s

Paper : I Essay..

The essay paper in the civil service main examination, of course, like any other paper, is the crucial in determining the final outcome / selection and ranking. It is decisive because there is no Specializations in essay and so no aspirant can claim expertise, unlike the optional subject There is no singular source from which one can prepare for the essay paper, nor there any syllabus. The expectation is more on how to present the ideas than the ideas per se. Both the above points pose a definite challenge. It is vital to understand that an essay is a reflection of one’s personality: idea, views, analysis, assessment and inference, values, attitude, aptitudes, Orientation and communication abilities, all the expected personality qualities that the selection looks for Characteristics of a good essay : * Unity - the subject must be clearly defined in the mind. Irrelevant points should not be written in the essay. At the same time, the subject might be treated in a variety of ways and

Mains Preparation..

Remember to set target and achieve daily goals¡ Anything left over tends to up dangerously in History. Remember you will be writing 4-5 page answers and when you have covered an aspect of a question that satisfies that word limit, move on. You are not here to do specialized research on one particular area. While answering questions your introduction and conclusions Mains exam criteria: - Paper I : Essay 250 3 hours Paper II : General Studies - I 250 3 hours Paper III : General Studies - II 250 3 hours Paper IV : General Studies - III 250 3 hours Paper V : General Studies - VI 250 3 hours Compulsory Indian Language Paper A 300 3 hours English Language Paper B 300 3 hours Paper VI : Optio