UPSC MAINS STRATEGY FOR PREPARATION.....2020

                                                             
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upsc in marathi.....syllabus.....

                                         
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UPSC Prelims 2018 strategy...!!! part 1

Dear friends UPSC civil services exam is one of the most prestigious and toughest exam in this country. It provides
opportunity to serve the country in best possible terms. Every year approximately 5 lacs candidates appear for
prelims and out of that only thousands or so candidates are finally selected.
The UPSC prelims exam for this year is on June 2017 and very few days are remaining for it. We at the Everest IAS
academy intend to help you in this adventurous process.
Cracking the prelims is the first important milestone in this journey. For this understanding the syllabus of prelims is
very important.

The syllabus of UPSC prelims is as given below:

UPSC Syllabus for Paper I – (200 marks)

• Current events of national and international importance.  
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• History of India and Indian National Movement.
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• Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
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• Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues,etc.
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• Economic and Social Development Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
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• General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization.
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• General Science.

If we look at the syllabus we infer that it is very vague. But actually the content is very vast and it has got depth too.

The best way to know the scope of syllabus is following the previous year questions asked by UPSC. Every year

UPSC throws some surprise and the weightage given to different part of syllabus varies. The general composition of

different questions asked in last year’s is given below for your understanding.

Topic Number of Questions –     2016          2017 Preliminary Examination

1. Modern History                  06              07
2. Medieval History               04               01
3. Ancient History                  03              01
4. Indian culture                     03              05
5. Science and Technology     07              07
6. Geography                           03              12
7. Economy & yearbook         15             14
8. Polity &Governance IR      06             23
9. Environment                       16             14
10. Current affairs                     37             16
11. Total                                   100            100

(2011 TO 2015 – Analysis)

Subject                            2011     2012   2013    2014     2015

History                              11        19       16        20         17

Geography                        11        17       18        14         16

Indian Polity                    12        20       16        14         13

Science                              19         9        14       16           8

Indian Economy              19        17       14       10          13

Environment                    15        17       15       18          11

Current Affairs                 13        1          07       8           22

Total                                 100      100      100     100       100

If we read this table carefully we come to know that UPSC gives more importance some portion of syllabus over

others. Hence mastering all parts and sub parts of syllabus becomes key to passing prelims exam.

UPSC परीक्षेसाठी मराठी माध्यमातील पुस्तक सूची BY SHRIKANT SUSE (IAS)

Book List for UPSC CSE Preparation by Srikrishna Panchal IAS

Which NCERT Books are important


Why NCERT Books
NCERT books are the best book to begin UPSC civil service exam preparation. NCERT books are written in very
simple and lucid manner and they are easy to understand. Difficult topics are written in a very simple language. In a
short NCERT’s are building base for Civil Services Examination.
Timeline for NCERT Books
There is no problem if it takes time. Effective reading of NCERTs is most essential to start ur preparation Please
don’t worry, as it is the same case with everybody Move to other reference books after u finishing the NCERTs
Books On a average one should be able cover NCERT’s books within 2 to 3 months.
How to read NCERT Books effectively
From student to students method can be different, but I will suggest effective method for maximum output.

Stage 1: First reading:
It should be basic reading like a novel.
Underline what you think is important.
Try to understand what the author is trying to convey.
If you don’t understand any concept then use Google, YouTube, Quora, Wikipedia etc.

Stage 2 Second Reading:
In this reading conscious effort should be paid in understanding things. In this stage, you will surprise to find new
things which you missed in the first stage. This stage will help you in getting a deeper analysis of concepts required.
Try to revise the concepts you read the first time.

Stage 3: Synopsis:
This is last and most important stage, here you should make a synopsis of important chapters based on your
understanding of concepts. One can make flow chart and note important concepts in synopsis. ( while making notes
follow 1/10th rule , it means if you read 1000 words, notes should be in 100 words. It will help in revision before the
exam.
Along with NCERT don’t forget to refer previous years’ question papers, you will surprised to find
many questions based on very basic concepts.

Difference between Old and new NCERT
New NCERT are interactive and you will develop interest for the subject.
Old NCERT are informative and have lots of facts.
I will recommend you read only new NCERT books. Because they are easier to read, Factual errors are lesser in
new NCERT books than older NCERT books.
Which books of NCERT to be referred?
Paper I
History: NCERT Class X – Themes In World History
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes In Indian History – I
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes in Indian History – II
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes In Indian History – III
For Social issues
Indian Society: NCERT Class XI – Sociology: Understanding Society
Indian Society: NCERT Class XII – Indian Society
Indian Society: NCERT Class XII – Social Change and Development in India
Art & Culture NCERTs
Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI – An Introduction to Indian Art

Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI – Living Craft Traditions of India (Chapters 9 & 10)
Geography NCERTs
Geography: NCERT Class IX – Contemporary India – I
Geography: NCERT Class X – Contemporary India – II
Geography: NCERT Class XI – Fundamentals of Physical Geography
Geography: NCERT Class XI – India – Physical Environment
Geography: NCERT Class XII – Fundamentals of Human Geography
Geography: NCERT Class XII – India – People and Economy
NCERT History Textbooks of old syllabus (1990s):
Ancient India(class XI) by RS Sharma: This covers the ancient Indian history syllabus completely also
important section of art and culture .
Medieval India(class IX) by Satish Chandra.
Modern India(class X) by Bipin Chandra:
World History(Class X): For basic concept of world History its enough.

Paper II
Polity NCERTs
Polity: NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Indian Constitution at Work
Polity: NCERT Class XII – Political Science II: Politics in India since Independence

Paper III
Indian Economy NCERTs
Economy: NCERT Class XI – Indian Economic Development
Economy: NCERT Class XII – Introductory Macroeconomics

Science & Technology NCERTs
Science: NCERT Class VI
Science: NCERT Class VII
Science: NCERT Class VIII
Science: NCERT Class IX
Science: NCERT Class X
Science: NCERT Class XI – Chemistry: Unit 14 & Biology: Units 4 & 5
Science: NCERT Class XII – Chemistry: Unit 16 & Biology: Units 8, 9 & 10

How to prepare for Civil Services Exam by Dr. Vivek
Bhasme (IAS)

Dr. Vivek Bhasme (IAS)
I’m writing this post as I get many requests about how to
prepare for Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC. So here
are some tips
1. Get basic information about upsc exam pattern and syllabus
through reading UPSC planner book of any good publication or
referring to websites like mrunal or insightonindia etc.
2.Choose exam medium in which you are comfortable. Here I
would like to mention that you can give interview in regional
language or Hindi even if you appear for mains in English.
If you are not sure whether you should opt for English medium
for mains or not then try reading NCERTs through English and writing answers for questions given after each topic
and get them reviewed. If you are comfortable enough in understanding the subject and writing then you may opt for
English.
3.Choose optional subject
Criteria to select optional subject
A. subject which is related to your graduation subject
B.subject which is related with general studies syllabus like history, geography, pol science etc.
C. you should have genuine interest in the subject you are choosing as you devote considerable time of your
preparation in optional.
D. If you are not able to choose an optional then try reading NCERT books for general studies syllabus for
history/geography/sociology/pol science/psychology etc and see which subject you are comfortable in.
E. Subject you are choosing should have enough study material available at the place where you are preparing. Also
you should have access to seniors or friends or experts in that subject to consult them for your difficulties at the
place of your place of preparation.
F. If you happen to join class fr optional then it should be available at the place of your preparation or you should be
ready to move to place where the coaching is available for the optional.

4. Decision to join classes for general studies.
I recommend to read NCERT books ( detail booklist I have shared on my page) for gs syllabus and see if you can
understand it and can write answers to questions given at the end of each topic.If yes then don’t join class. If you are
not able to comprehend then you should go for coaching.
While joining coaching you can join module wise classes if you don’t want to join class for entire gs.
If you are not in mood of experimenting with self study and have financial capacity to join classes then you can
directly join classes.
5. Alternatives for private coaching.
In many states, state government runs institutes for pre-IAS coaching which selects students through entrance test.
There you get free coaching, accommodation, food and stipend.
For example in Maharashtra following govt. institutes provide free coaching
A. Ambedkar Competitive Exam Centre , YASHADA, Pune
B. State institute for administrative career( SIAC) at Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad,Kolhapur.
C. BARTI, Pune.
Also some of the political parties give free coaching such as Shiv Vidyaprabodhin run by Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.
It has branches in each district and students are selected through entrance test.
You should search for similar institutes in your state and try to get into it.
6. Book list…I have shared on this page earlier. please refer to it.
7. Starting reading
Before starting reading any subject of gs or optional you should read previous years questions on that subject to get
an understanding of demand of the exam in that particular subject and focus accordingly while reading. For this you
can purchase book on previous years questions for prelims and mains by Arihant or New Vishal Publication for the
same. Here I would recommend to purchase solved question bank book.You can also get the questions on various
websites such as mrunal , upscmantra etc.
8. Answer writing or practice of MCQ tests.
You should practice mock tests periodically to test your progress and find out your weak areas.
For this you can join test series by good classes offline or online or you can refer to free mock tests available on
various websites like insightonindia, mrunal etc.
Remember that practicing mock test n getting them reviewed is must for upsc preparation.
9.Interview preparation.
It’s in itself is a separate topic but I will give some tips in short
A. Prepare your Detail Application Form thoroughly.
B. Prepare current affair well
C.Prepare opinion on conflicting issues in news
D. Give enough mock interviews.( At least 3-4)
E.Practicing answering questions in group.
That’s all from me about basics of upsc preparation. I will come with more posts about details of 3 stages and any
other part of preparation if you need.
I wish you all highest success. Best luck.
Best of luck

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