In Indian Geography, a thorough understanding of the physical aspects of India, with proper clarity on locations is the essential minimum requirement. It also helps in economic, as well as the human, aspects of Indian Geography. In General Geography, the emphasis is on conceptual aspects. In World Geography, the relevance is more with contemporary developments. It is better to locate places on your Atlas while reading the newspaper every day.
A new dimension to the Preliminary examination is a set of questions related to the Environment. One should be aware of the developments associated with Ecology and Environment-related issues; and also the various initiatives and conferences which have been held, especially those for preserving the biodiversity and ecosystem of the country and the world.
Check out the micro topics for Geography and Environment on the links. Analyzing the pattern of previous years' questions reveals that while the number of questions has been declining, the level of difficulty is increasing. The questions in recent years have been asked from previously untouched areas.
In Modern History, most of the questions are being asked from the period between and , which includes the uprising of , social reform movements, Governor Generals, and national movements. Sultanate and Mughal periods are most important in Medieval History.
Marathas, Vijaynagar, Bahmani kingdom, and South dynasties are getting more importance in recent years. The importance of Indian culture has increased significantly. Thorough knowledge of the development of Indian culture, right from ancient times, is vital to score good marks in the Preliminary Exam.
Current Affairs has gained maximum significance in Civil Services preparation. Its weightage has been increasing with every passing year. Current Affairs is a vast area comprising events of national and international importance, multilateral developments, sports, and personalities in various fields, along with prizes, awards, and honours.
So, it will be incorrect to assume that reading newspapers and current affairs magazines will be sufficient to solve such questions. In the final analysis, we can conveniently conclude that GS can be handled with ease, provided it is approached with proper planning and time management. Check out the importance of current affairs and the preparation strategy here.
In General Mental Ability, the total number of questions has shown a fluctuating trend with an increase in the level of toughness. Moreover, the questions are being asked from hitherto less-expected areas, which have made the preparation more difficult.
Questions on Comprehension and Reasoning are also included in the paper. Proper practice of previous years' question papers and model questions are sufficient to ensure a good score. This is a brief overview of how to prepare for UPSC! Check out the CSAT preparation strategy in the linked article. In addition to that, you can also check out the weightage of UPSC subjects by following the link. When are you planning to appear for UPSC exam?
Step 2: Strengthen your foundation No matter what your background is, you need to understand the basics of the core subjects of the UPSC syllabus. But the current affairs part is vast. After you have covered the whole static part, it is time to revise, re-revise and engage in answer writing practise and test series practice.
The more you exercise on them, the more perfection you attain. In that case, all the syllabus related topics need to be covered more than times. But with time progress, the time to cover a topic will decrease down because it will not be same as first time reading where you need to understand the subject.
Spend at least 2 hours every day for revision. The optional subject requires separate attention based on the subject. Again, it will depend on you. If it is new for you, you may need almost one-year attention where you need to dedicate hours per day.
Mathematically saying, if you study hours for examination and if you read days per year, it will take 9 hours of study for one year. But, with time, efficiency increases as we said before.
So, the rest of the time should include test series, note-making and answer writing practice. Yes, this is a long journey. But not as hard as the myths go. The reality is some people can never clear in 6 years, and some people can clear in one year!! But with burning passion and right choices, armed with proper strategy, you can succeed in a shorter time. Just believe your ability and start working. Next post ». Latest Updates. Classroom Super 50 batch starting on 15th July.
How much time is needed to prepare for UPSC? They say I am out of the race. You are still part of the race. Now you have figured out the problem — that your English is poor. Work on it. All you need is basic English. Moreover, you can write this exam and give the interview in your mother-tongue. Push yourself. Win the race. They say it is Mecca for IAS aspirants. These days you can study from home itself. Do your duty sincerely, if pleased, almighty UPSC will call you to its shrine, if pleased with your personality, it will give you a pass to Heaven — the IAS.
Why go there uninvited? These days you can buy books from online. Every topper has studied the same set of books as lakhs of aspirants do every year. The difference is that toppers plan their studies and execute those plans well. They practice writing. They take tests. They are confident. And they also have some luck. Ya, only if you think you are unlucky.
Anyway, let me modify a famous quote for you — Success is one percent luck and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Toil sincerely, and you will be rewarded with that 1 percent luck.
I failed in Prelims. Now I want to kill myself. Help me. To kill you? First, kill your ego, not yourself. What matters in the end is how well you lived your Life, not how many successes you achieved.
If the King has painful piles in his anus, what is the use of diamond studded golden throne? I am scared. Though lakhs of aspirants apply and write this exam, the real competition is between only serious aspirants.
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