Roman Saini (CSE 2013 Rank 18) UPSC Topper’s ...http://www.clearias.com/roman-saini-cse-2013-ra... Roman Saini (CSE 2013 Rank 18) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 2 Dr.Roman Saini in the first part of the interview with Clear IAS™ has shared his bio-data and preparation strategies in general. In this part, he explains in brief the books refereed for UPSC Prelims. General queries/doubts with respect to UPSC main exam answer writing is also clarified by this doctor. Roman’s mark sheet for Prelims, Mains and Interview is also shared for better understanding of the UPSC marks-break up. UPSC Prelims Books and Study Materials Used ClearIAS.com: Can you elaborate on your preparation strategies/approach and study materials and books used for Prelims Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Please mention books/materials used for each subject)? • History : Spectrum- modern india, NCERT 6-12 • Geography: NCERT 6-12 • Polity : NCERT 6-12 • Economics: NCERT 6-12 • Science and Technology: NCERT 6-10, biology ncert-12 (atleast last 4 chapters), chemistry vol 2 (last 2 chapters) • Environment : NCERT 6-10 • Current Affairs: Hindu (either on daily basis or weekly basis), Yojana • General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT) : TMH (for practice) ClearIAS.com : Any tips/advices for UPSC Civil Services Prelims? Attempt 85-90%, use elimination method. UPSC Mains Books and Study Materials Used Essay: Books and Study-materials used for essay preparation No single strategy/specific books, write on Hindu editorials, practice answer writing in general. 1 of 4 Tuesday 08 September 2015 01:06 PM Vajirams mains subjected (yellow book) GS3: Books and online/offline materials for reference for each sub-subjects in GS Paper 3 like Indian Economy.. Sociology etc.com : What was the color of the pen you used for writing mains (Blue Ink/ Black Ink)? Also the company and brand name of the pen used: 2 of 4 Tuesday 08 September 2015 01:06 PM .NCERT’S 6-10. and is available in his YouTube channel. BIOLOGY. Arthapedia. focus on practice papers. World history. Internal Security etc. how did naxalism evolved over a period of time etc.com/roman-saini-cse-2013-ra. Attitude. Polity-Lakshmikant-4th edition. Sanjiv Verma. sample papers by upsc (5-6 questions were asked directly).chronicle publications. THE HINDU GS2: Books and online/offline materials for reference for each sub-subjects in GS Paper 2 like Constitution. S & T.ncert 12.google naxalism. Science and Tech. International relations etc.Roman Saini (CSE 2013 Rank 18) UPSC Topper’s . terrorism. UPSC Mains : General Doubts ClearIAS. unacademy. basic concepts like crime..Norman Lowe. Social Justice. GS1: Books and online/offline materials for reference for each sub-subjects in GS Paper 1 like World History. Internal security. solve previous year questions. for essays stick 2 word limit.clearias. Geography. Indian economy. GS4: Books and online/offline materials for reference for each sub-subjects in GS Paper 4 like Ethics. Vajirams mains subjected (yellow book) IR. http://www.NCERT’S. Note: For many of the subjects/topics mentioned above Roman has prepared video tutorials.NCERT 6-12. Biodiversity. Aptitude etc. the Hindu. GC leong part 1 Sociology. Lexicon. L Mukherjee Geography.. stick 2 syllabus..NCERT 11-12. how they are different.The Hindu Social justice. no points/graphs/ heading.com: What was your writing style in GS and optional? Bullet Points/ Essay style or a mix of both styles? Introduction -1 line . Black. introduction-1 line.clearias. conclusion.1 line.. ending point. 6-7 mints/question. http://www.. Pilot v5. Mains and Interview Preliminary Exam (Just for Qualification) 3 of 4 Tuesday 08 September 2015 01:06 PM . conclusion.com : What are the government reports that aspirants should go through. economic survey.com : What was your exam-hall strategy for mains: attempting all questions even at the cost of compromising quality or writing only quality answers compromising on the number of questions attempted? Attending all questions. Compromised on quality. ClearIAS. before giving Mains Exam? Though going through the details of government reports is not a must. bullet points and key phrases.com/roman-saini-cse-2013-ra.com : Did you use sub-heading/points/graphs in your essay paper? Brief introduction. Marks – Prelims.1-2 lines ClearIAS.Roman Saini (CSE 2013 Rank 18) UPSC Topper’s . India year book etc. the summary of the below reports should help: 2nd ARC-Ethics and governance. various bullet points. budget.. ClearIAS.. no essay style. ClearIAS. clearias.com to read his success tips and advice..] This article was originally published at Clear IAS (www.34 (Out of 200) • General Studies Paper 2 : 183.com/roman-saini-cse-2013-ra. http://www. • General Studies Paper 1 : 125.33 (Out of 200) Mains: • Essay (Out of 250) : 145 • GS1 (Out of 250) : 97 • GS2 (Out of 250) : 61 • GS3 (Out of 250) : 108 • GS4 (Out of 250) : 98 • Optional Paper 1 (Out of 250) : 109 • Optional Paper 2 (Out of 250) : 112 • Written Total (Out of 1750) : 730 Interview: Marks for Personality Test(Out of 275): 154 Final Marks (Out of 2025): 884 [Read the Part 3 of Roman Saini’s interview with clearias.clearias. Obtain prior permission for commercial use.com).Roman Saini (CSE 2013 Rank 18) UPSC Topper’s .. 4 of 4 Tuesday 08 September 2015 01:06 PM . This printer-friendly version is made available for your personal and non-commercial use only...