BEST WAY FOR UPSC CSE PREPARATION

 Geography as a subject, especially for UPSC examination, requires you to have a slightly scientific bent of mind. Science geography is a subject of locations, it is important to have an aptitude for understanding locations understanding maps, processes and theories. Choosing this subject without linking it for the sake of scoring in the exam may prove costly. First paper deals with world geography and the second paper deals with geography of India. While paper first deals with processes and Theories, paper second deals with applications of paper first purely from Indian perspective. For both paper, NCERT books of class XI and Class XII form the basic foundation. Also refer to NCERT books from Class VI - X  If you feel need  The syllabus is vast and requires you to know the concept in depth. One book to suggest is spectrum Geography by Rajiv Ahir IPS for some selected topics and diagrams  PAPER I:  Coverage of syllabus: The structure of the paper has changed over the time. So the deman

  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

  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 

  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