Free Delivery on all BOOKS!आपको कोनसी ⴱጂकताब मं गती है ? SEARCH Mrunal (http://mrunal.org/) [Topper’s Interview] Neha Jain (IAS-2013/Rank-12): 4 years in IT sector, 400 marks in GS Mains, First Attempt, Sociology optional, Kanpur motivation (http://mrunal.org/category/motivation) / 1 year Ago / 139 Comments (http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-neha-jain-ias-2013rank-12-4-years-sector-400-marks-gs-mains-first-attempt- (http://www.flipkart.com/india-2015-english/p/itme3yz8rvpuhgky? pid=9788123019789&affid=mrunalrugm) India Yearbook 2015 (http://www.flipkart.com/india-2015english/p/itme3yz8rvpuhgky? pid=9788123019789&affid=mrunalrugm) भारत यरबक ु २०१५ (http://www.flipkart.com/bharat2015/p/itme3yz8wsgqgsyn? pid=9788123019765&affid=mrunalrugm) 1. Candidate Profile 2. Education 3. Introduction 4. Electronic Vs Paper material 5. Tempo and style 6. Working professional 7. Prelims (CSAT) General studies 8. Prelims (CSAT) Aptitude 9. Prelim accuracy 10. 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BOGUS Marketing Propaganda Candidate Proᵄle Name NEHA JAIN Rank in CSE-2013 12 Roll No. 100046 Age 26 Total attempts in CSE 1 Optional Subject SOCIOLOGY Medium chosen for Mains answers English Schooling medium English College medium English Home town/city Kanpur Work-experience if any IBM Software Labs, Bangalore. 3 years 11 months Details of other competitive exams, including success/failures NONE Details of coaching, mock tests, postal material for any competitive exam (if used) Byju classes for Prelims in Bangalore Chronicle IAS for GS in Delhi Vajiram and Ravi for Sociology when and why did you enter in this field of competitive exams? . passing out year Harcourt Butler Technological Institute.service preference #1.0 (best 4) Schooling (Medium) English Graduation course and % B. city.8 (best 5) % in class 12 90. your family. 2005-2009 Post-graduation NA Any other professional courses Hobbies & Extra curricular Sun Certified Java Professional IBM Certified SOA Associate Sketching and Painting Pursuing Buddhist Philosophy Introduction Q.Tech Computer Science & Engineering82. Kanpur.Rajasthan Education % in class 10 92. 2 and 3 IAS.5% Name of college.IPS state cadre preference (top3) UP. IFS. Tell us something about yourself. AGMUT. I have served IBM India Pvt. The technical nature of the job which required solemn and profound . I am a software engineer by profession and a silver medalist in my college. Ltd. in this capacity for 3 years and 11 months.com/photos/97816112@N02/14515897313) I was born and brought up in Kanpur.(https://www.flickr. I was very fortunate that my parents provided for my education in reputed schools in the city which has added to my skills and personality. I was able to crack it in my first attempt. YouTube videos on topics like World History and Science and Tech have been of immense help. A typical day in my life would consist of two classes. I tried to put in more value in each hour I studied. In recent times. if you see the number of hours. I had a knack for administration and my friends would suggest me to go for an MBA degree. Fortunately. For me. RSS-feeds. they were hardly 5-6 hours a day. I take it as a sign that I am on the right path of my mission. Personally I did not believe in an MBA and while I was contemplating on how to take my career ahead I delved into the finer aspects of life.thinking did not quite match my skills as an outgoing extrovert always keen to interact with new people. blogs or random Quiz apps. I thought that the one life which we possess should be dedicated to the benefit of maximum people and not in selfish pursuit of money. but it has to be balanced by an explosion of wisdom. Yes.blogs. Electronic Vs Paper material Q. Also I used my smartphone to best help me in my studies. So. With this sense of mission and wanting to pursue a path in which I could utilize my abilities to the maximum I chose to give Civil Services Examination a try. So. Newspaper editorials are well thought of and cover multiple dimensions. there is spur in electronic material. sites. Striking a balance between paper material and electronic information is crucial. to revise previous day’s class notes or even research for information which I was unsure of. Many aspirants feel bogged down by this information overload. I viewed money as a means to a greater end.)). newspapers)? If possible narrate a typical day in your studylife. pdfs. I tried to squeeze in every little chunk of time I had. One should believe that whatever he/she is able to study is the best resource for him/her. 9:30am to 1:00pm for General studies and 2:00pm to 5:00pm for Sociology. of course there is an explosion of knowledge. how much do you rely on electronic material and how much on the paper material (Books. But to feel good I took my class time also as hours of study and would make sure I sat there with 100% concentration and not loiter around as a back bencher. . Be it planning. I liked to cross check what the teacher taught in the class (just to be sure . Wikipedia. Tired by the end of it I would sleep till 7:30pm and by the time my newspaper finished it was already 10pm. From 10pm to 2am. It is not humanly possible to devour all the information available. People know what books and syllabus points are to be prepared.org/2013/05/toppers-interview-tanu-priya-air-18-cse-2012-first-attempt-no-coaching-political-sciencesociology. Also. Working professional If you’re a working professional. So.On days when there were no classes. One technique is called journaling whereby you write down all your fears on a piece of paper and tear that paper afterwards. you discover yourself in the process of this exam. (more and more writing can also help in your answer writing ). 2012 Rank 18 Tanu Priya whose interview Mrunal also published (http://mrunal. In this way. Also for me a few role models really worked. I aligned my target to the test series dates and made it a point to excel in them. I would start with my fears and end with reminding myself of the mission which lies ahead of me. how do you keep study momentum going on? How do you fight against the mood swings and distractions? First and foremost would be the sense of mission. To achieve a big goal we have to break it down to smaller and more concrete action plans. On weekdays I would try to study atleast 1 hour in the . why not do it joyfully than to crib about it and put yourself through immense pain. When it has to be studied. She cracked it in her first attempt and something inside me told me that I could do it too. Being sad and dejected and doubting oneself is absolutely normal. When you sincerely believe that all these efforts and toiling is not for your own self but for a larger cause.html) was a source of inspiration for me. (a)I would be prepared for that segment and (b) good marks would also boost my confidence. I took my teammates and manager into confidence and told them about my plans. share some tips on how to manage studies with job I took my prelims exam along with my job. then the strength to deal with mood swings automatically wells forth. But most of them lack consistency in their preparation. Tempo and style Q. I also took weekend classes which would virtually go on for the entire day. The last few pages have historical maps of India. Very soon. Study along with job is not impossible as earlier thought to be. study so hard so as to surprise yourself and make sure to use each hour wisely. At all times think to yourself what a great sacrifice you have made. Going chronologically what is the unique aspect of each kingdom . earning also gives a sense of self worth. It helps visualize the extent of various kingdoms.morning before office. Besides.com/brief-history-modernindia/p/itmdg229y7jccdgy?pid=9788179304747&affid=mrunalrugm) Bipan Chandra notes of a friend (did not have time to read the entire book). Prelims (CSAT) General studies Topic strategy/booklist/comment Byju class lectures by Mr Tariq Mohd. When you are absolutely sure of yourself and can live off your own money. Chronological events /Kingdoms/Culture in each period History Ancient Wikipedia for in-depth understanding Atlas (yes. History Modern (Freedom Struggle) Spectrum publication’s brief history of modern India (http://www. I involved in discussions with my colleagues on topics of general awareness. Tripartite struggle/ Rajputs/ Delhi Sulatnate/ Sufi /Vijaynagar and Bahamani Kingdom/Mughal Dynasty Byju class lecture by Mr Tariq Mohd. Read it now after exams and it is worthwhile to read if you have time. History Medieval Byju class lectures by Mr Tariq Mohd. I resigned and my major preparation came during my notice period. then leaving a job can be worthwhile. The tea time gossips were replaced by GS questions and this way I combined office fun with my studies.flipkart. atlas). in (http://currentaffairs.in/current-affairs/environment) Notes for Environment. Economy (theory + current) Byju class lectures by Zulfiqar Sir Current – Hindu Business Page Mrunal Blogs on Economy (http://www.gktoday.com/indian-polity-4th/p/itmdmmsnbhqfwj3a? Polity (theory + current) pid=9781259064128&affid=mrunalrugm)– in and out – 3 iterations with all back questions and previous years questions Current – newspaper Polity events is helpful to link theory to the real world.g.) Indian Polity by M.Culture society e.flipkart.org GKToday. Biodiversity and other topics like Vulnerable/IUCN Red List species NCERT geography physical . you CANNOT rely solely on The Hindu for S&T (Mrunal comment: sahi hai madam!) Erach Barucha for getting an idea of Ecosystems Environment (theory + current) Class 10th ICSE books only a few chapters Environment Summits etc. samkhya etc. from Mrunal. Lakshmikant (http://www. Nevertheless. ISRO Website (Didn’t read Physics and Chemistry separately but relied on my long term memory from school) The Hindu S&T page is becoming so redundant these days that I am skeptical to suggest it.Mrunal. Pottery type/ coins/ Guild system if any/ Sculptures/ Paintings Suggest to read about Dances of India (question on Tribhanga) And also about the various schools of philosophy (Meemansa.org/economy) concepts + Current Events Space | Defence | Nuclear | Nanotechnology | Biotechnology and class 10th Biology – also YouTube Science (theory + current) Videos for many topics. Policy & Filler Stuff Sorry I could not read India Year Book. This way they end up attempting 50-60 questions out of 100 in Paper 1(GS) and lose out. For policies etc.in Compendium. Prelims (CSAT) Aptitude Topic strategy / booklist . plate tectonics. Taking educated guesses might be worthwhile. phases of moon. I strategized accordingly and attempted 85/100 in GS and 78/80 in CSAT.YouTube Videos to clarify many concepts specially of volcanism. but practice this strategy in your mocks before attempting in the final exam. wind systems.make notes and revise them on and off Schemes. Any observation / comments / tips about GS prelim 2013 paper? Many times I see people trying to be 100% accurate. relied on GKToday. A teacher once said and I took that to heart. equinoxes etc. so they attempt only those questions of which they are sure of. no matter how sure you are of your answers minimum 20 will be wrong in GS and minimum 10 will be wrong in CSAT. eclipses. geography India NCERT geography world Skipped this part! (People do read G C Leong) other national/international current affairs Newspaper. but fortunately not many questions from this area in Prelims 2013 Q. Maths Byju Previous years questions (http://www. .Any observation / comments / tips about GS Aptitude 2013 paper. Prelim accuracy Q1. I did Career Launcher test series in this way. One should practice CSAT paper even if you do so from the question papers sold in market. Its about accuracy and SPEED.flipkart. Practice and Practice. The questions are easy but it is easy for all.com/csat-19-years-general-studies/p/itmdhhccqt4sr3hz? pid=9789382961789&affid=mrunalrugm) (even before 2011 there was a segment on Aptitude) reasoning Decision Making Byju Previous years questions Byju comprehension Few chapters of Norman Lewis book – How to Read Faster and Better (http://www. I practiced 2-4pm every day for the last 15 days so that I am in the momentum on the D-day and also to condition my mind to operate in the afternoon because normally it was a sleeping time for me. The questions were of a higher level of complexity but gave me the confidence to be able to solve the actual questions in the exam. Did you attend any ‘mock tests’? do you think they’re necessary for success? Yes I did attend Byju’s test series.com/read-betterfaster-4e-4th/p/itmdutgfjw8kwdbu?pid=9788183070768&affid=mrunalrugm) Q. Do not become complacent that just because you are an engineer you can do it without any practice. Practice.flipkart. CSAT prelim official score General studies 96 Aptitude 160 total 256 Mains: Compulsory language paper Compulsory language paper Your preparation strategy / booklist? English paper Previous years questions (http://mrunal.html) (HINDI) Previous years questions Essays on a few topics your regional language Words used in the constitution preamble (should know equivalent word in regional language) Poems/Idioms in daily use to enrich the essay Précis practice should be done as it becomes very tough in the actual exam ‘Muhavre’ in Hindi – questions directly repeated from previous years.other observations / tips / comments on the length / difficulty level of compulsory language papers in CSE-2013 For non-English speakers. English papers with its 2 essays and 2 precis and comprehension and grammar can be a bit lengthy. If . Make sure you do your homework on the same. Q2.org/2013/12/download-compulsory-english-2013-question-paper-ofupsc-civil-service-mains-exam-last-17-years-as-bonus1997-2013. However. Also. Writing in regional language gets very tough and we find our speed reduced. Which among the following essay did you write? What key points did you include in it? 1. Try to communicate purely in the regional language without using English words. Is the Colonial mentality hindering India’s Success? 3. Science and technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation. I was good in creative writing as I also have a habit of writing a daily diary. Two key points for essay are to enhance one’s knowledge base of ideas and also translate those to ideas to the actual essay by consistent practice. (Solve 1 model paper a week). . GDP (Gross Domestic Product) along with GDH (Gross Domestic Happiness) would be the right indices for judging the wellbeing of a country 4. For regional paper. during the civil service exam essay preparation I realised the importance of forming a structure before jumping into the actual content. initially words would not flow from my pen and I would find myself at loss for appropriate vocabulary.(especially if one is from English medium). Mains: Essay Q1. Hindi – I found it to be the toughest exam and definitely very lengthy.you are not very comfortable. I regularly wrote on a few broad topics and got them evaluated from professors/academicians/coaching teachers/friends. How did you prepare for the essay paper? For Essay. Many a times we think of writing impromptu. But in an essay of 1500 to 2500 words this strategy is almost bound to fail. It gets really challenging because we do not even realize how much we are used to speaking in Hinglish nowadays. Q2. Practice is the key word. then try practicing once a week. Be the change you want to see in others (Gandhi) 2. Lack of structure in an essay results in a writeup which is a haphazard mashup of random thoughts rather than a clear and mature organic idea. I practice Buddhism whereby we talk of the concept of ‘Human Revolution’ which essentially means how a great revolution in the life of a single individual can bring about a change in the destiny of entire humankind.com/facets-indian-culture-2014/p/itm9788179305188? pid=9788179305188&affid=mrunalrugm) (it’s way too exhaustive for me) . alls well that ends well General Studies (Mains) paper 1 Topic How did you prepare? Nitin Singhania AIR -51 class notes (available as a pink photocopy booklet in Rajinder Nagar shops) Byju class notes Art and Culture New NCERT (for class 11th) Culture NO SPECTRUM (http://www. may be I could have enriched my content a bit more and could have added more dimensions. I would ponder on the lives of great leaders and think that at times of crisis how individuals have changed the course of history. As I said. This very idea also prompted me to take up the civil service exam. this type of essay is a risk.I wrote on (1). and how better families can lead to more progressive nations altogether. Anyway. but I could not write on any other. But I believed so much in this thought that I was bound to write on it. On an afterthought. I knew it was a risky topic to write on as there can be multiple dimensions and thought processes around this idea. I scored 106 out of 250.how change in an individual can better his/her own life. Individuals have taken masses alongwith them. how this change can lead to better relations between members of a family which is an integral part of a society. I wrote a lot of quotations appropriate to the thought I was conveying. But I was a bit disappointed by my essay marks. I tackled the essay on three levels.flipkart. Be the change you want to see in others. click me for playlist (https://www. I would jot down important points on an A4 paper(folded midway).com/channel/UCcOKFsOrftOvgskE8tjioaA) Before exam I read : Integration of Princely states. I read some more and would suggest you to read if you find time: Ramachandra Guha – India After Gandhi (http://www.com/brief-history-modern-india/p/itmdg229y7jccdgy? pid=9788179304747&affid=mrunalrugm) Arjun Dev NCERT (9th and 10th) YouTube Videos for all topics Khan Academy videos (Vietnam war/ French Revolution) world history After watching a 10-12 minutes video.com/india-since-independence/p/itmczyrqkf5sysbs? postindependence India pid=9780143104094&affid=mrunalrugm) Political Science NCERT – Politics in Indian after Independence But after my mains.youtube. Emergency from Bipan Chandra – India since independence (http://www.flipkart.Wikipedia for all the form of art I found interesting – dances/pottery/sculpture/literature 1757 – 1857 – Bipin Chandra /Old NCERT first 4 chapters Indian history 1857 onwards -Same as for prelims Spectrum for Indian History (http://www.com/playlist?list=PL6hdwA4l6UNkNFldcKlNGOXbecXOhnxyz) this YouTube channel is excellent for world history videos: Click me (https://www.flipkart.flipkart.youtube.com/india-after-gandhi-history-world-apos-slargest-democracy/p/itmdxcxg4uyjn3eh?pid=9780330505543&affid=mrunalrugm) ABP News Series – Pradhnanmantri . This would contain pointers to elaborate on and would serve handy on the day before exam. org/geography (http://mrunal.com/playlist? list=PL6hdwA4l6UNmurWXzOsCb9V5jKZ5sc5AA) NCERT 11th and 12th. secularism world geo physical Climate Zones of the world (the chapters in Goh Cheng Leong (http://www. role of women. (Thought I would answer this part by common sense).com/certificate-physicalhuman-geography-1st/p/itmczyt7kuqrvjyg?pid=9780195628166&affid=mrunalrugm)) resource distribution factors for Mrunal. 3.flipkart. poverty etc.youtube. globalization on Indian Didn’t read this section separately as I was a sociology student society 4.1. communalism.org/geography) combined with Atlas reading industrial location earthquake tsunami etc impact on florafauna YouTube videos click me for playlist (https://www. did not read specifically . regionalism. Indian society 2. com/indian-polity-4th/p/itmdmmsnbhqfwj3a? pid=9781259064128&affid=mrunalrugm) executive-judiciary Laxmikant (http://www. informal asso. dispute redressal etc. in addition read history more intently comparing Constitution with world Chronicle class notes –Focused on US.. statutory. Vision IAS handout NGO.General studies (Mains) paper 2 Topic How Did You Prepare? Indian Constitution.flipkart.com/indian-polity-4th/p/itmdmmsnbhqfwj3a? pid=9781259064128&affid=mrunalrugm) chapter 1. Puri class notes ministries departments -skipped- pressure group. state Legislatures Laxmikant (http://www. Sociology Class notes Representation of people’s act The Bare Act and its important articles(Taught in class by S. devolution. parliament. SHG etc Mohanty class notes for SHG .flipkart.flipkart. UK. History of constitution – Laxmikant (http://www. Mishra sir) various bodies: Constitutional.K.com/indian-polity-4th/p/itmdmmsnbhqfwj3a? pid=9781259064128&affid=mrunalrugm) + M. Switzerland. suggest you to read on WTO/IMF etc. accountability Common topic in Ethics paper 4 e-governance 2nd ARC Report on e-gov role of civil service Vision IAS handout India& neighbors Idsa.welfare schemes. edu. transparency.flipkart. health. Focus on various dimensions of relationship between any two countriestrade/strategic/power balance/energy security/people to people/cultural links/history and then assessment of peculiar aspects with respect to both land and maritime neighbours bilateral/global grouping Use Wikipedia and also the Group’s own website for IBSA/SCO/BRICS/ASEAN/SAARC/G4/G8/G33 etc. HRD Relied on newspaper reports / pib. If you have more time.in articles.structure mandate Read Pratiyogita darpan special edition simply for the lack of time. effect of foreign country policies on Indian interest Suggest to read Shashi Tharoor’s book Pax Indica (http://www.nic. General studies (Mains) Paper 3 .in governance. bodies Relied on newspaper reports / pib. Diaspora Chronicle class notes/ Vision IAS handout/ name of diaspora schemes from IndiaYearBook international bodies.nic.in social sector.com/pax-indica-india-world-21stcentury/p/itmdxdgfsygkhata?pid=9780143420187&affid=mrunalrugm) for an objective analysis of relationship of India with other countries. nic. Focus more on cropping pattern.aspx) (Ministry of Agriculture) Mrunal’s [food processing] article series under /economy (http://mrunal. food security.mofpi.in/) (Ministry of Food Processing Industries) 12th Five year plan – concept of land banks.like combination of crops grown together rather than what we read in geography. agro produce – storage. new titling policy etc. PDS.nic.org/economy) food processing GKtoday Notes http://www.nic.in/dahd/default. technology mission Vision IAS handout Annual report of Department of Dairying.mofpi. major crops.aspx (http://dahd.Liberalization. marketing Vision IAS handout e-technology for famers GKToday Notes farm subsidies.nic. Infra. land reforms. Animal Husbandry and Fisheries animal rearing economics http://dahd.in/dahd/default.in/ (http://www. irrigation GKtoday Notes. buffer.Topic How Did You Prepare? Indian economy resource mobilization Byju class notes by Zulfiqar sir for Economy and its various aspects inclusive growth Budgeting Asked a friend from Public Administration optional to teach me this topic. . MSP. nano.gov.org Historical aspect of land reforms since Independence science-tech day to day life GK Today compilation Indian achievements in sci-tech GK Today compilation YouTube videos click me for playlist (https://www.investment models Salient features of Land Acquistion Bill from prsindia.structure mandate -do- General Studies 4: Ethics. Integrity.in/) non state actors. biotech. internal security S. aptitude .youtube. IPR list=PL6hdwA4l6UNkBa3M2lErzLCy1W1SK30CK) chronicle class notes environmental impact assessment Disaster Management Disaster Management chapter from 2nd ARC report (http://arc.K.com/playlist? awareness in IT. Mishra sir’s class notes GKtoday Notes cyber security -do- money laundering -do- border Management -do- organized crime. social networking site S.K. Mishra sir’s class notes internal security – role of media. space. terrorism -do- security agencies. Mishra sir’s class notesCitizen centric Administration ARCSevottam Model . I read those a couple of times.K.K. Chronicle had provided a handout which was essentially a summary of IGNOU notes of the same topic. impartiality. accountability. society and all the hathodaa topics S. laws.K. Mishra sir’s class notes S. ethics in pub. work culture S. Sociology class also helped to prepare quite a few thinkers. Mishra sir’s class notesEthics in Public Life ARC corporate governance S. Mishra sir’s class notes How many thinkers did you prepare? moral thinkers of India and world I focused on the qualities of these thinkers rather than learning about each of them.ad. S. S.K. rules etc. its use in governance S.K. family. Mishra sir’s class notes emotional intelligence. Mishra sir’s class notes attitude.K. Mishra sir’s class notes civil service: integrity.K. moral influence etc. tolerance to weak etc S.K.Topic How Did You Prepare? ethics and interface. Mishra sir’s class notes probity in governance. If I luckily get them I will share them with you for sure. While there was a crisis of conscience on the part of the landlord. I have already filed RTI for my answersheets.org/2013/10/gs2-department-of-administrative-reforms-public-grievances-darpgsevottam-framework-e-office. She spoke kannada and it was tough to interact. ethics code. I wish I could do more for her. I asked her if she was interested in studies but she refused. I felt sad at a lost opportunity. “Narrate one incident in your life when you were faced with such crisis of conscience and how you resolved the same. Case your approach/keypoints 1: RTI: To hide or not to hide 2: Engineer: Bogus flyover vs deadline 3: Child Labourers in Sivakasi 4: Nepotism in Job recruitment I think in ethics I wrote my theory answers better than my case studies.” Crisis of conscience: I wrote about a real life incident I faced. word of wisdom after going through the mains-2013. I told her to take care of the girl while I left for Delhi. In the PG I lived while working I saw that my landlords had employed a 14 year old girl for domestic help. . She would do the translation.citizen charter.html#sevottam) challenges of corruption S. Though legally she is allowed to work. Mishra sir’s class Any other comments.K. work culture etc. her small daughter was the opposite. (http://mrunal. GS4 Ethics case study answers in Mains 2013 Q.K. Mishra sir’s class notes case studies on above topics S. So I took the help of my landlord’s 5 year old daughter. Frankly speaking. Paragraphs should be well spaced and the answer sheet should look neat enough for the examiner to want to read it.simply write in bullets and points. . it’ll be awesome to see your answercopy. Also during the course of my preparation someone told me that paragraphs represents maturity of thought. I pondered on how all good literature was in prose format and thus chose this style of writing. In many cases I found that I left and entire page blank as my answer was smaller than the space provided. Your paragraphs should be concise and crisp stating a single idea. On the other hand I would suggest writing in a bigger font considering the age of the people who are going to evaluate your answersheets. Mrunal comments: You’ve 117 marks in Ethics paper. But my belief is that a good paper is one in which the examiner takes least amount of time to correct (afterall he/she is getting a fixed amount for each paper). Did you write answers in bullet points or in paragraphs? Some players (who cleared mains and got interview call letter) were claiming that they wrote entire paper in bullet points. being a first attempt candidate I did not have a plethora of information to be able to write my entire answer in point format.5: Leaking information 6: Narrate one incident in your life when you were faced with such crisis of conscience and how you resolved the same.whether examiner is asking ‘examine. discuss or xyz’…. comment. How was your experience with the ‘fixed space’ answer sheet? The space provided was enough for me to fit in all my answers. Also the time restriction and the number of questions do not allow to elaborate on a single question for a considerable length as it would be at the cost of other equal mark questions. Q. Let this not panic you if you have small handwriting. so it doesn’t matter…. Thanks in advance Mains answer-writing? Q. 8 for the second and 7 for the third hour. I did follow this format. I know of people who left 7-8 questions saying that UPSC wanted us to choose. I planned my paper in a way such that I finished each paper 10 min early. Think of yourself as an evaluator and drowned in a heap of answersheets.) As for me. instead of bothering with proper introduction and conclusion. And after I had his/her attention. But my belief was that even if my answer is super bad. I planned 10 questions for the first hour. While it is important to mention the facts. I only focused on the questions where I could answer perfectly. In a way . In this way. Skipping 1-2 questions where you are absolutely not sure of your answers is the maximum I can suggest. though unconsciously. I found spare time which I used to beautify my answers by adding an appropriate conclusion which beautifully summed up the requirements of the question. Q. From the very first answer I would write with a thought that what if my paper did not finish on time. I would narrate my points (whatever came to my head in those 7-8 minutes).I also believe that simply stating facts do not give any value addition to the answer. I made sure that my first line was interesting enough for the evaluator to want to read further. what is the type of answersheet which would seem like a whiff of fresh air. . Q. What was your approach in the exam (I wrote all. but I also saw those candidates not getting selected. it is equally important to handle various dimensions of your answer and write something different which makes your answer unique. I attempted all the questions though I did commit a couple of blunders. Did you follow the “introduction-body-conclusion” format? because some mains-qualified candidates claim they simply wrote the points they could recall within the time. I might end up getting 1 or 2 marks for that. Make sure your answersheet is one such. Since UPSC came with those 100 and 200 words questions. I just not to high quality points to reach the word limit etc. (30 min early in case of ethics). In GS papers. you’ve higher marks in than Top-3 rankers.com/photos/97816112@N02/14494721204) CSE Mains 2013 scores Topper GS1 GS2 GS3 GS4 Total GSOut of 1000 Rank1 Gaurav 85 63 88 102 338 . this strategy (along with your sincere preparation) indeed worked.flickr. (https://www.Mrunal comments: In General studies paper. So. Q6. How many marks worth questions did you skip/couldn’t finish in the GS papers? GS (Mains paper) Couldn’t finish __ mark GS1 Tashkent agreement – blunder GS2 Attempted Full Paper GS3 Attempted Full Paper GS4 Attempted Full Paper Q5. But with UPSC I thought I would not take a risk. the question on heat island and that of rainfall on the eastern coast of continents. If yes. I used a pen and a pencil for underlining key points.Rank2 Munish 89 66 85 111 351 Rank3 Rachit 78 71 103 142 394 Rank12 Neha 95 73 115 117 400 Q. in GS1 Geography) Yes. Q7. Did you draw any diagram in any paper? (e. Did you use highlighters / sketchpens in your answers? I am a person who loves to use colours in answers. I did draw a couple of diagrams for Geography – e.g. Did you draw diagrams with pencil or pen? .g. I purchased the small orange book but could not read more than 1 chapter (Lack of time). No time to use a ruler. 2. The conventional book suggested is Horlombos (http://www.) Mains Optional Subject – SOCIOLOGY Q1. you can surely afford an expensive ink. My research has suggested that Noodler’s black ink is fairly good. please resist this temptation in the exam. Q9. You wrote the answer in blue pen or black pen? Blue pen in all exams except Sociology Paper 2 as my ink finished for that paper Also those of you who like to write with ink/fountain pens. (Mrunal – since readers keep mailing such queries. This is an interesting book and I would flip across its pages when I would not feel like reading anything else. I also used Sociology by Anthony Giddens (6th edition). First the essential book/resource list and strategy 1. I suggest you use a permanent black ink and check that on your mock papers. Did you use ruler to draw the lines in diagram? Or did you just make it by hand? Free hand.flipkart.I used a pencil to draw diagrams. You never know if your answers get washed out in the long transit of the exam paper or may be the ink fades with time. Q8. you should write with a fountain pen. but if you can afford an expensive ink pen. Time is everything in the exam. It is expensive. .com/sociology-themes-perspectives-1st/p/itmczyt6a3zqzzk8? pid=9780195613797&affid=mrunalrugm) (there is confusions regarding the big book or the orange book abound). If however. therefore I’m asking the topper to clear all the air haha. C Wright Mills spoke of Elite Theory in context of US and he also spoke of bureaucracy. : If you have time. Q2. 2. Relying solely on books can be dangerous. How many months did it take to finish the core optional syllabus? I started my Sociology classes only after my prelims exam (in June). I relied on Vajiram Mahapatra sir’s class notes. making shorter notes of the same and writing answers for the test series. I would take a mental note of their prominent works and then use it appropriately as per the demands of the question. Your answer should strike that balance between theory and practical real life examples. Would revise my class notes daily and also discuss the lecture with friends(in the free time before class) to be able to retain it better. The optional subject is not meant to check one’s academic knowledge of the same but the application of that subject in daily life. Earlier Hindu published the Periscope (Delhi edition). In Paper 2 of sociology which deals with Indian aspects. it is essential to enrich one’s answers with real life examples. So I followed the class schedule to finish my syllabus. I used to read newspaper stories with an alertness to be able to map it to my sociology syllabus. please read either of these books. I would check Wikipedia of all the new thinkers which sir introduced to us in class. Q3. (even the insignificant ones not mentioned in the syllabus). 3. These are wonderfully written and expand your understanding of the subject. How much of internet-research / current affairs is necessary for sociology optional? OR can one simply rely on the books and be done with this subject? 1.S. It tooks around 4 months to finish the syllabus from scratch. I found it very interesting from a sociology viewpoint. At the same time it is essential to also write about relevant content/thinkers/scholars on a particular topic. . The rest of the two months were devoted to revising and re-revising my notes. P. 4. I made my own notes based on what sir taught in the class and took these notes to be my Bible. For example Thurstum Veblen gave the concept of Veblen goods( to be used in study of inequality). But more than all these books.3. I had 25-30 pages for each paper which I could quickly revise before my exam. I made it a point to attend the test discussions and see what value addition could be done to my answers. 4 sections for GS and 1 for optional and labelled it as ‘Path to Success’. Q7. as I have told earlier. my academic background lends me good writing skills and in case you are not so fortunate.electronic or paper? Definitely. the only thought in my head was how I would revise the entire thing in a day. The choices were the same as previous years papers. Your observation about the difficultly level of 2013 mains vs previous papers. But paper 2 had a lot of questions whereby one could yield to the temptation of writing GS-style answers. In fact I bought a 5 subject notebook. I suggest you practice writing a lot before the actual exam. During the last few months of my preparation. in the optional paper? optional paper Couldn’t finish __ mark. I made crisp notes of every lecture such that by the end of the syllabus. Last day cramming is paramount for me. you started answer writing practice? Answer writing practice for me was limited to the 4 tests which were a part of the Vajiram test series. Its important to keep a sociological viewpoint while writing these answers. I used paper to make my notes. And what precautions / rectifications are necessary in the future strategy for given optional subject? The questions of sociology were easy as most of the previous years.(importance of positive motivation) Q6.Q4. Q5. Do you maintain self-notes for revision of optional? In which format.How much did you skip OR couldn’t answer properly. + comments on any weird questions Paper I Attempted Full Paper paper II Attempted Full Paper . I truly rely only on my short term memory. But. How many days/ weeks before the exam. DAF is the only predictable document that one can prepare for the interview. . graduation subjects. Also newspapers should be read from a different perspective and political news which we normally skip for mains can be asked in some way or the other. since it was my first attempt I did not want to take any chances. Mishra (Retd. S. school. job details of any. IAS) was a constant source of motivation. I used to believe that since interview is a personality test. What did you wear? I wore a cream cotton sari. Q2. How did you prepare for the interview? Particularly college graduation subjects related questions? Preparation of all aspects of DAF (Detailed Application Form) is of paramount importance. college. But realised that without sufficient information to equip oneself the answers sound superficial and preparation for interview is crucial. These include your home city. Did you attend any mock interviews by coaching classes? How were they similar / different than official interview? Do you believe it is necessary to attend such mock interviews? Yes. state. no preparation for the same should be done as personality should be one’s natural self. I enrolled for Samkalp Interview Guidance and attended a couple of Byju mock interviews. My ethics teacher Mr. Hence I enrolled for a couple of mock interviews and also spoke to a few retired/serving bureaucrats.Before the interview Q1.K. Q3. I even worked as a part of the Corporate Service projects of my company. Alka Sirohi Q2. . Q3. Although. How long was the interview? Approximately 25 minutes. Who was the chairman of you interview board? Smt. a necktie was a must.what will be your reply?] I gave my all to my technical job. Why do you want to join civil service? Why don’t you continue in your graduation field? Social service can be done from private sector too. No revision before interview. just flipped through the morning newspaper. Q4. During the interview Q1. Where did you stay for the interview? (Hotel / friend’s home …) and what books/material did you bring for the ‘revision before interview’? I stayed in my hostel where I have stayed during the course of my preparation in Delhi. I would suggest that coat is optional and considering the sweltering heat I found very few candidates in a suit. But nothing could match the satisfaction one receives in directly serving the people. But if they had asked.[Since I don’t know whether they ask you this question or not.For guys. So if you are an excellent programmer or doctor. The finality of the strokes. CM: What is that one thing about water colors?I used to draw but I have never been able to do watercolours. CM: So what is unique about water colours? Me: Ma’am. there is no scope of a re-do. . we actually paint with the coloured water. Me: Ma’am I am only able to think of the finality of the brush stroke CM: It’s the patience required to let the paint dry. What medium do u use? Me: Ma’am. then you should try your forte at this exam. I use water colours. Take your seat Me: Thank you ma’am. Interview transcript 9th april 2014 Me: Good Morning Ma’am. I would suggest you to stick to your profession. CM: So you paint. The excellence of the brush strokes is what I like the most. But if you believe you have a knack for administration and an eye for the bigger picture more than the details. May I come in? CM: Please come in.My personal belief is that each individual should be in a place where they serve their best. CM: Do you follow Tour de France? Me: No ma’am not much. But I avoided any arguments at this stage). Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir wanted J&K to be autonomous whereas the Indian leaders wanted to integrate it within the territory of India. (CM points to M1 to take over) M1: India and Pakistan have a very troubled relationship. and frankly the water colours are a lot quicker. (Didn’t really agree with her because oil paints require much more patience. (I knew about the Lance Armstrong story but not any further so I preferred to keep silent on this topic). What are the reasons you think for this? Me: The first would be the tussle for Kashmir which is very much in news these days (A Hurriyat leader had written an open letter to the People of India for a Political solution for Kashmir) And the second would be the ceasefire violations in the past year along the Line of Control. M1: So what is the whole issue about Jammu and Kashmir? Can you elaborate? Me: Sir. our first Prime Minister being a Kashmiri himself had an affinity towards Kashmir.Me: Thankyou ma’am. Hari Singh had to take help of the Indian forces and thus an Instrument of Accession was signed and since then we share a special relation with J&K under Article 370 . The story goes back to the time of independence and the integration of princely states with India. Also. Due to Pakistani attacks on J&K. Can you think of any prominent Indian sociologists? Me: Sir M. how the institution of religion affects the institution of politics.N. Ghurye and Andre Beteille.N. G. M1: Very good. The interactions of institutions with each other. the most prominent theory of Srinivas would be the theory of Sanskritization and Westernization.S. but I can take a guess. Tell me what do we study in the discipline as such? Me: Sir. M1: Neha.M1: And what could be Pakistan’s interest in J&K? Me: Sir. It’s related to the predominant Muslim population in Kashmir. 1. M1: Can you explain. . The interaction of individuals with each other and 3. The interaction and influence of institutions with each other.g. e.Srinivas? Me: Sir. 2. I am not sure. M1: Can you think of some predominant theory of M. you have opted for Sociology. The discipline of sociology speaks about 3 main things. Srinivas. M2: So you are from Kanpur. But. So there is a lot of scope for the city to revive. it was once a very famous city but now it has its set of problems. M1: Do you think the concept of Sankritization holds much importance in the contemporary world Me: No sir. What are your views on this? Me: Sir. in an effort to move up the ritual hierarchy. rituals and customs of the higher caste. he moves up the ladder of secular hierarchy. he emulates the behaviour. (Member 2 now asks his questions after the CM passes over the baton to him) M2: What is Buddhist view on God? Me: Sir. I think in the current context people are content with climbing the secular hierarchy. And also with the concept of vote bank politics and reservations. Sanskritization is not as relevant today. When an individual belonging to a lower position in the caste hierarchy achieves economic success. as you rightly mentioned Kanpur which was once called the ‘Manchester of the East’ has now reached a level where some scholars call it the ‘graveyard of industries’.The ritual hierarchy and the secular hierarchy. But I would want to draw your attention to the positives of Kanpur – it is true that the large mills have been shut down but the medium and small industries are flourishing in a big way. The Kanpur Metro project is upcoming and IT companies including IBM are opening their offices in Kanpur. The main concern of Buddhism is alleviation of human sufferings. Buddhism neither accepts nor rejects the existence of God.Me: Sir. the education industry is booming. It’s perception of God can be called agnostic. M2: So if you are made the administrator of Kanpur. what will you do to revive the city? . there are 2 hierarchies. as you rightly pointed out that no parent would want their children to be exposed to the amount of information which is available now. Man’s life is increasingly becoming privatised.e. how will you monitor that? Are there any laws around the same? Me: Sir.Me: I would identify and take steps to revive the sick industries.? Me: Man is indeed becoming privatised but in the quest to communicate he gives out his information to facebook and the like. you have taken sociology and you have been a technical person otherwise. I cannot think of anything else. He had a very feeble voice so had to ask him to repeat the question sometime) . CM: Any other laws? Me: No ma’am. I shall take steps to create more jobs in the city to prevent out-migration so that the youth population stays and the city grows and matures along with its youth. M2: Neha. (Board member M3 takes over. the state’s encroachment into the private sphere domain. Some sociologists have gone to an extent of saying that all this amounts to public sphere i. To the extent that even when one opens a TV channel. the access to all sort of information etc. M2: So. what is the role of technology in it. I am not sure if there are any provisions under the IT Act. would give impetus to the ones which are upcoming. And a district collector being a parent of the entire district is certainly more concerned. the set top box is capable of transmitting information of what one is viewing. M2: What I meant was the effect on children with access to information of all types? Me: Yes sir. M3: Continuing with India Pakistan.sociology etc. may be that would be a nice trek.M3: So you do a lot of Trekking? Me: Sir. I have not been there J M4 : So you mentioned about the education industry in Kanpur? Is it right to say that education is becoming like an industry? I mean the coaching centres. (M4 takes over now) M4: You have written ‘pursuing Buddhist Philosophy’. Me: No sir. What do you understand? At this point I turn a little blank and M2 points out that conflict leads to cooperation. how do you pursue? Me: Sir. I chant morning and evening.. there is a constant tussle between the two and each other draws from the other’s strength. ) Sir. is it a fair thing. may be a hand towel. M4: Have you visited Ladakh. a water bottle. M3: What are the things required for a long distance trekking. .. I cannot think of anything much since I have done just one small trek. I have done a very small trek to Lohgarh. Me: (since I have not trekked as much I had not much idea about this. M4: You have heard of the poverty line.Me: Sir. I would have regular assessments and focus on the teacher quality. we need to strengthen our basic education to create a level playing field. M4: Are there any such assessments already happening? Me: Sir. I am not sure. So. for a student who he is new to the exam ahead. I agree that commodification of education is not a right thing to do. (i did not argue further though by assessments I meant class tests for student evaluation). have you heard of something called the empowerment line? . coachings do act as a guide and assist in preparation.. Me: Yes sir. But by industry I meant that the coachings do fetch us revenue. M4: NGO Pratham. I mean the administration. do you support the coaching institutions? Me: Sir. And they do fetch us service tax and property tax. M4: So. On the other hand they do create a divide between those who can access these facilities and those who are deprived of this advantage. M4: What would you do strengthen government education? Me: Sir. M4: Who is the ‘us’? And what type of revenue? Me: Sir. some people are so noble and so sincere that they don’t have to make any effort to be great. M4: What do you think we need to empower people – a universal health care or Right to Food? Me: Sir. I have not heard of this. the criteria for poverty line is economic based on consumption pattern and calorific values. who do not have to do much to achieve greatness. . But. Looking at our current situation we need both. Greatness automatically comes to them. CM: but doesn’t thrust sound derogatory. Because even if people are above the Poverty Line.Me: No sir. some people achieve greatness and some people have greatness thrust on them. education. they are dependent. what do you think would be its parameters? Me: Sir. M4: If the number of people below poverty line is 200 million then how many do you think will be below empowerment line? Me: Certainly much more. But. M4: Let’s say I were to create an imaginary empowerment line. the empowerment line would have parameters like access to health. (Chairman takes over) CM: Neha. I think its not the question of ‘or’ but its a matter of ‘and’. there are some people who are born with a silver spoon in their mouth. economic independence and political independence. not empowered. some people are born great. labour foce participation. What do you understand by this? Me: Ma’am. whereas others through their efforts and persistence acquire skills and expertise which make them great-these belong to the second category. you are born to win. It was not a stress interview. You may leave. did they ask any uncomfortable questions? If yes. it might sound a little arrogant. Thankyou sirs. it might sound that way but I take it in the positive sense. or you’ll face problem”? 2 passport size photographs (recent) . I always say to myself. CM: (looking at my email id) What can born2win mean? Me: Ma’am. There were a couple of questions where I was caught unaware but I excused myself from those.. how did you handle it? Since my interview was on the first day itself most of the questions were from my DAF. Me: Thankyou ma’am. Interview Score: 179 out of 275 Q. Neha. Was your interview on the expected lines of what you had prepared or did they ask you totally unexpected questions? Was it a stress interview. how can you accept defeat. Picking myself up each time I fall down. Any side details about technicalities like “make sure you bring xyz document or do xyz thing. Q6.Me: Yes ma’am. it is a sin ! CM: Your interview is over. No. but for me winning is about not being defeated. Attestation Form mailed to you by UPSC 10th Marksheet – original and 1 copy (for age proof) Qualifying Exam – original and 1 copy Tickets for TA(travelling allowance) Q7. Civil service Exam-2013 Marksheet Essay 106 GS1 95 GS2 73 GS3 115 GS4 117 Sociology Paper 1 98 Sociology Paper 2 110 Written Total 714 Interview 179 Final total 893 . Any word of wisdom / observations about medical checkup? Make sure to carry your eye power prescription if you wear spectacles. Any local opitician’s card specifying your power also works equally well. Even on writing the best answer a Public Administration. therefore. except coaching-owners. their subjects are Economy. book publishers and the candidate whose optional subject gets favorable treatment under given year’s scaling formula. Thus easily creating a minimum divide of 50 marks which naturally affects the rank. If you were not selected. I honestly did not have a PLAN B. . Many a times humanities subjects like Sociology. Computer Science Graduates like me have to suffer as we pick up entirely new subjects. the marks really disappoint. I myself have scored (98+110) in my optional. If you look at the top 3 rankers this year. should be removed in favour of a fair competition. sociology or political science other candidates cannot dream of such marks. Views on UPSC reforms What are your views on following issues? Q. Their marks in optionals are well above 260. But as I believed I was on the path of my mission. The present stalemate is helping no-one. Optional subjects do create an unlevel platform. Law and Zoology – obviously chosen from their professional field. Optional subjects. I intended to get involved with a school or NGO or open one myself. Infact even after my interview I was reluctant to study again for the next attempt. what was your career backup plan? First of all I believed I would get selected.Rank 12 Career Backup Q. Political Science or Public Administration. Although it is interesting to study all this new stuff. Optional subjects should be removed altogether. instead of postponing it till interview phase is over. Too early to be able to consider myself worthwhile for such a responsible position. Reforms are only gradual unless you are calling forth a revolution. A level playing field has to be created. Definitely. it has failed to curb the nuisance of Delhi’s coaching factories. Many factors have to be accounted for including opposition of candidates in form of protests and cajoling politicians. Q. I would want to congratulate you on your efforts and the great work you do. it’s a clear disadvantage. all the complexities of an online exam have to be looked into before taking such a step. This system work against an individual preparing from far-away area. The credibility of CAT exam after the online version was at stake and many aspirants are from a rural background. 2. I would suggest to reduce the number of attempts or else there is always a desire to take one more attempt and the cycle continues. In fact it’s increased under the new syllabus in 2013. Q.Q. Earlier they would not do even this. But more and more people like you (Mrunal) are helping students to prepare on their own. We are simply increasing the number of very talented but unemployed youth in . Let’s face it. The new syllabus has led them to increase their fee amounting to more than a lakh per student! For someone who cannot afford such a luxury. what other reforms would you initiate for the civil service exam? 1. If you are made the UPSC chairman. UPSC is more addictive than gambling. Q. coaching centers are blooming. immediately after prelim is over. They have a procedure and I respect it. UPSC should be conducted online like IBPS and CAT exam to shorten the duration of exam. Despite what UPSC has done in recent years. without any financial resources or contacts in Delhi. Atleast they reveal the marks now. UPSC should disclose official prelim answerkeyand cutoffs. most toppers have relied fully or partially on (authentic OR Xeroxed) coaching notes because there was hardly any time left to prepare so many topics in such short time. Hear no criticism. Simply give in your best and forget any external comparisons. I’m not from English medium. Do not crib and complain. Insecurity about proᵄle Q. Wisdom Q. They’re feeling dejected. Remember the greater the mission. This exam is only a means to a greater end. do not surround yourself with negative thoughts and negative people. Enjoy each and every topic you are studying.our country. Through this struggle and success. What if they ask some stressful questions in the interview about this? What is your message to these candidates? If you believe in yourself then the world will believe in you. I am from a regional engineering college but never bothered about folks from IIT/IIMs. what have your learned? What is the wisdom of life and competition? What is Your message to the new aspirants? 1. If after much thinking you have chosen this path then stick to it and become a deaf frog. the greater the personality required to achieve it. Never make this preparation an endless painful austerity. Find that one thing in which you can bring to play your abilities to the maximum and be the best in your chosen field of endeavor. For each one the means can be very different. Many candidates prepare sincerely but constantly live under fear about ‘profile insecurity’. Easy for government to put us under the category of voluntarily unemployed. Consider it adding to your personality. I’m not from a big college. Q. Many hardworking candidates have failed in Mains/Interview of CSE-2013. focus only on your destination. and I don’t have work-experience. The exam has close to 1000 seats and there is place for every deserving candidate. 2. believe in the infinite potential which resides in you which is as vast as the universe itself. What is your message to them? . 3. pointing out my flaws and never letting me slip into carelessness. My father. whether it is your writing skills or writing GS-style answers in your optional. who were those people in your case? Any specific incidence that you would like to share with the readers? First of all I would want to thank my parents for making me what I am. . (I already feel like speaking for an award ceremony). being a constant mentor. Lead a brilliant and victorious life and remain undefeated. Decide whether you want to take another attempt or you would want to pursue some other field. Would you like to tell the world. or whether you took essay for granted.K. be firm and be committed towards your ambition (mission). I would say. Mishra Sir) who placed his faith in me and assured me of a rank under 50 when I was so unsure of myself. Though not so educated themselves. Deeply introspect on what went wrong. Credit: Friends/family Q. I would want to thank my counselor friend who always reminded me of my mission and the reason I had taken up this path. Behind every topper are many people who stood by during those uncertain times when he/she was merely an ‘aspirant’. they put me in the best of schools and raised me up like a son. My message would be to not lose hope. Without his support and help I would have treated my first attempt as a trial attempt. But after you have decided.After putting in all possible efforts not seeing your name in the list can be an earth shattering experience. no matter what. I would want to thank my teacher (S. Promise yourself that you will overcome all your limitations not only for this exam but to make you prepared for your life ahead. stands for woman empowerment. I would want to thank my friend who stood by my side every moment. Increase your knowledge base and also your soft skills like expressing your thoughts and communicating with people. org/2013/03/defense-current-affairs-compilation-2012-13-missiles-joint-exercisesoperations-organizations. I used to refer this site mostly for economics. health. especially during initial months of my preparation when all the economy concepts were so alien to me. unlike those competitive magazines.html) was a morale booster for me. space-tech compilations. Then again. It’s easier to believe in yourself when so many people believe in you. . Good work done by you. we never know what UPSC considers important. Hence published all those defense. You are well aware of the sacred rule – the last question must be about self-marketing. industrial location factors and food processing related articles. Last year. Mrunal. Yes. I am bound to miss certain names. have always scared me. Mrunal came to my rescue.org/2013/05/toppers-interview-tanu-priya-air-18-cse-2012-first-attempt-no-coachingpolitical-science-sociology.html) (names of ships/aircrafts/missiles) etc. environment. I’ll still publish your answer without tempering. May be you can filter the long and exhaustive list or may be point out to the relevant ones. Did you use Mrunal. I had thought that Mains-2013 the GS 1.I am sure there are many others who have been a part of this beautiful journey. So. 5 and 6 markers like in the IFoS exam to give equal coverage to so many syllabus topics in each paper. how did it help you? And you can even reply “No”. All the very best. But Articles like defence equipments (http://mrunal. 2 and 3 would involve lot of 2. BOGUS Marketing Propaganda Q.org for your preparation and if yes. But I would want to point out the importance of positive motivation during the course of this preparation. your interview of Tanu Priya (http://mrunal. Mrunal comments: Yes. Gorakhpur (http://mrunal. Highly informative interview on how to prepare general studies and sociology optional. in the prologue itself.org/2014/09/capf-topper-160ashish-ranjan-infosys-weightloss-tips. Thanks on behalf of the readers. Got IFS. lost 20 kgs in 4 months to qualify Physical (http://mrunal. Tags: Optional-Sociology (http://mrunal. I have clearly began indicating which collections are important for non-UPSC exams but not-so-useful for civil service exam. we wish you the best on cadre allocation. ICMR fellowship. Unless DP Agrawal re-asks them in prelims-2014 as “double bluff backbreaking moveTM” before his retirement hahaha Anyways.org/tag/topper-cse2013) Mrunal recommends SBI/IBPS Bank Exams More from this category [Topper’s Interview] Neha Yadav (CSE-2013/AIR-24): Sociology optional. Bachelor in Business Management . Keep in touch. Rank 13: ACIO. Topper-CSE-2013 (http://mrunal. great talking with you. 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Kanpur. first attempt (http://mrunal. can please any one tell me what is meaning of “-do-” (as in this interview GS paper 3 in money laundeing cyber security etc) REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPTSOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=214970#RESPOND) rahul “do” means same as above………….. learn these trivial nuances…………….. do. — also the abbreviation for ditto………. REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=214984#RESPOND) dr vivek gohiya congrates mam may you guide me personally for the upsc exam i have less guidance and i want some help REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=215212#RESPOND) MAQSOOD ALAM (10-01-1985) knowledge you share very helpful for me . thank you. REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=215290#RESPOND) mohammad waseem i will like to follow ur suggestion if ur connected me to ensuring my career. REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=215461#RESPOND) geethanjali Hearty Congratulations Neha Thank you for sharing the valuable information. Would like to know, if there is any good CSAT 2014 test series / coaching in bangalore. If not in bangalore, please suggest any online test -series which is worth to apply. REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=215982#RESPOND) Future IAS Apart from all the relevant information i observed one very important thing what does she mean by “and not loiter around as a back bencher.” ? I donot except a comment like this from a future IAS officer. But i am gonna judge her but if she meant what i am thinking then trust me she is not the kind of person who should become an IAS officer. Peace. REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=216066#RESPOND) Priyanka Neha mam mentioned in her interview that sociology & political science papers are not that scoring as an optional subject as compared to other subjects. Is it true??? If yes what are the reason behind this??? REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=216915#RESPOND) chaitanya please could u provide interview of any candidate with anthropology optional REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=216971#RESPOND) siddhanth hearty congratulations neha mam… can you pls share your email id and gktoday material REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=217096#RESPOND) siri I’m a little worried about my GS presentation/ style.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=217819#RESPOND) karan @ mrunal sir. is there any chance sir. thanks a lot for the interview. Our lives depend on guidance from people like you REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.Congrats:) your GS Marks are truly inspiring. completing paper 10 min in advance and beautiful writing) can you please think of any other reasons which made your paper truly unique and awesome as reflected in those marks? And how many pages did you write for each question of those 3? Please reply if you have glanced at this comment. Secured very less marks in GS where I thought I did well ( even to questions which have content) Apart from content and suggestions you made above ( like a beautiful introduction. You are one hell of an inspiration for all of us. we can get any gs test series copies of the toppers?? thnx .HTML?REPLYTOCOM=217553#RESPOND) Yogendra Chaudhary shandaar interview…… REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR. Thanks .HTML?REPLYTOCOM=224841#RESPOND) kritesh sharma Congrts….REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=225931#RESPOND) Rao Really nice to read your blog SIr! But my question is. REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=226700#RESPOND) harsh Hearty congratulations mam You are a true inspiration for all aspirants. how to get Vision IAS handout REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR. Would you kindly share your sociology notes? They would be of immense help.. u are my ideal. Its the first tym. I am writing any comment. HOPE u understand in positive way. u came to Mahapatra sir’s Sociology class.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=235698#RESPOND) RV Thanks Neha & Mrunal for valuable info and it would be so grateful if toppers like Neha provides their preparation (short) notes. I hav got faith inside me today.Thank You REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR. Unfortunately we couldn’t hear u much as today its janmastmi and Sunday too. poor people cant afford coaching material.REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR. but honestly I wanna salute you Really its an amazing .HTML?REPLYTOCOM=234941#RESPOND) satyam Today.worth reading interview and as I am having many similarities lyk u.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=234648#RESPOND) gitanjali patil really it is very informative…. REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR. . And from today onwards . I hope you do well as bureaucrat and enable the dreams of the people of our nation with the same determination you fulfilled yours… I wish you all the very best in your life… Thank you REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.etc..HTML?REPLYTOCOM=238526#RESPOND) Raghu Congratulations Neha.. I attended same class as Neha for the prelims though did not clear mine :() I remember you asking lots of questions to the faculties… I used to think this girl asks lots of question as if she is the only one who is writing IAS exam and doing show off etc.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=246026#RESPOND) RAJ SAINI @Mrunal ..and it follows many more success story as a bureaucrat. I feel great after reading this honest interview and the one without any cynicism. Maybe because I did not interact with you… But to be sincere I felt that Neha’s quality question used to be superior… But I honestly feel after reading this interview and after watching your interview in YouTube is that you were not show off…And you had the thing in you and you really deserved it. it’s great to know someone with whom you attended the class cleared the exam with top rank.... ( yes. I hope it is just the first step of your success story.REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR. Can We Get Answer – Sheets (GS 1 .s $Er.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=252020#RESPOND) Rajiv behl Maam.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=311515#RESPOND) pankaj bais nice neha mam u have very nicely face interview nice mark in all paper cngu. REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPTSOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-KANPUR. mam REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.Krishnmohan saroj mirazapur u.Sir.p. please upload ur short notes of 25 pages … it will be helpful to us .s $ i. A big achievement.p dewapur post rajpur REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR. Congrats to her. 4) of toppers? It would be great to get inspired & improve Answer Writing skills by toppers like Neha Jain who got near 400 marks in GS papers. 2.a. 3.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=246883#RESPOND) Krishnmohan i am i. REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.”regularly follow gk today” (or) 2.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=266212#RESPOND) lemba Great achievement sister Neha i m very thank to.”downloaded mains notes which gk today is selling” REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=266447#RESPOND) puja hi mrunal can u plz tell me that gk today notes which most are following are 1. REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=270570#RESPOND) sonali sharan heartly congratulations to Neha mam….really a big achievement…. . self studies are important but there is vast difference in the syllabus of 10th and 11th .not for GS REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR. and I am asking just from Sociology optional perspective.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=270746#RESPOND) Anubhav Das Can anybody please enlighten me on the word limit for 20 and 10 mark questions in paper 1 especially.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=273043#RESPOND) Vandana kumari cogratulation ! you are really inspired us i feel so energetic to read your interview but how you manages all the subjects in properly manner without any tution or coaching .how this is possible without any coaching or tution how i read to score best in the secondary board examination ?please give me some ideas to prove myself in future ..i just wanted to ask that u were completely from the electronic field where no space for topics like social awareness or general studies discussions…so how did you manage to prepare for all those … i mean did you really follow the general awareness books and newspapers regularly or started going through it when you decided for the administrative field??? 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REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR. I want become in army (officer). THEJA upto what extent will SOCIOLOGY optional will help in writting in essay paper and how time required to complete the optional paper??? REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR. Thanks mrunal for such initiatives.RAJNEESH PATEL This is the interview offering a feel of facing interview.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=301276#RESPOND) madhuranjan kumar . This is not like the copy paste interviews of many monthly meghazinces like Pratiyogita Darpan.M.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=299055#RESPOND) Avinash dubey Thank you ma’am REPLY (/2014/06/TOPPERS-INTERVIEW-NEHA-JAIN-IAS-2013RANK-12-4-YEARS-SECTOR-400-MARKS-GS-MAINS-FIRST-ATTEMPT-SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL-KANPUR. 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