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Q. In the context of defense services, ‘patriotism’ demands readiness to
even lay down one’s life in protecting the nation. According to you, what
does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? Explain with illustrations and
justify your answer. (2014)
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Questions - GS1(2024)
● What is the concept of a ‘demographic winter’? Is the world moving towards
such a situation? Elaborate.
● Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged
sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged
by the Constitution. Comment.
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Key Mistakes in Mains Preparation
● Treating Mains Like Prelims
● Not preparing content in an exam oriented manner
● Not Practising answer writing
● Not Using Current Affairs Judiciously
● Ineffective practice/analysis of the PYQs
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Getting Mains Ready
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Content Building
● Understanding the syllabus minutely
● Preparing short notes for all the topics
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Utilising PYQs
● To understand the demand of the question
● To Identify Important Themes and Recurring Areas
● Use PYQs to Refine Notes
● Use PYQs to Predict Future Questions
● Link Current Affairs to PYQs
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Preparing framework for answers
● Dimensions Framework (Social, Political, Economic, etc.)
● Past–Present–Future Approach
● Stakeholder-Based Framework (especially for Ethics & Society)
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Mock Tests and analysis
● Approach for basic answer writing
● Brainstorming
● Structure, Language
● Types of Introduction and conclusion
● Presentation
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Brainstorming
● What is the context of the question?
● How many subparts are there?
● What can be a good way to introduce the answer?
● What should be written in the main body?
● Can I use any presentation tools?
● Are there any current events related to cloudburst?
● How to conclude the answer?
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Scheme for Main Exam
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Importance of Mains Exam
● Plays the most important role in overall selection of a candidate
● Even with average-low marks in Personality test, one can make it to the final
list with good Mains score
○ Navita Kumari (2022) achieved a rank of 251 with PT score of 155. (Her
mains marks: 820)
○ Rachit Raj (2013) got an AIR 3 in 2013 with PT score of 138 (His mains
marks: 796)
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Pattern of UPSC Mains Exam
● The Mains is the second stage of CSE conducted for candidates who clear the Prelims stage.
● It consists of nine papers, including one qualifying language paper (English + any Indian
language), and seven papers that contribute to the final ranking.
● The seven papers include Essay, General Studies I, II, III, and IV, and one optional subject
(containing two papers).
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Essay GS-I GS-II GS-III GS-IV Optional
subject
250 250 250 250 250 500
Total Marks in Mains: 1750
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Marks in Written - 899( 51.37%)
Marks of AIR 489 - 807 (46.11%)
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Importance of answer writing practice
• Improving articulation and clarity
• Helps in effective utilisation/revision of content
• Enhancing time management skills
• Helps in content enrichment
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Understanding what UPSC expects from an answer
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Understanding what UPSC expects from an answer
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How to write good answers
● Understanding of the syllabus
● What to read - Static sources, Dynamic sources wrt PYQs
● How to revise - Make effective short notes - building block of AW
● How to write - Start with basic questions and then move to higher difficulty
level ones (w/o time constraint)
● How to write better and increase marks - Write Test Series, Practice PYQs
and Analyse toppers’ copies (with time and space constraints)
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Components of a Good Answer
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Components of a good answer
● Meets the demand of the question
● Addresses all the sub-parts
● Gives short and effective Introduction and conclusion
● Includes multiple dimensions in the body
● Uses simple language
● Provides examples
● Uses effective presentation tools
● Utilises subject specific terms
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Classroom Activity
Question: What is the phenomenon of ‘Cloudbursts’? Explain. (Answer in 150
words, 10 Marks - UPSC CSE 2024, GS Paper-1)
Time : 15 minutes
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Brainstorming
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● How many subparts are there?
● What can be a good way to introduce the answer?
● What should be written in the main body?
● Can I use any presentation tools?
● Are there any current events related to cloudburst?
● How to conclude the answer?
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Body: How are cloudbursts formed?
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● Cloudbursts happen when saturated clouds are unable to produce rain
because of the upward movement of very warm current of air.
● Raindrops, instead of dropping down, are carried upwards by the air current.
● New drops are formed and existing raindrops gain in size.
● After a point, the raindrops become too heavy for the cloud to hold on to, and
they drop down together in a quick flash.
● Hilly terrains aid in heated air currents rising vertically upwards, thereby,
increasing the probability of a cloudburst situation.
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Presentation
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Towards Conclusion
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Classroom Activity
Question: With suitable examples, discuss how environmental pressure groups
enhance public participation and responsiveness with respect to environmental
policies in India.
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Classroom Activity
Question: Dadabhai Naoroji left an indelible imprint on the national movement.
Explain.
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