How to guess in UPSC Prelims?
Is there a luck factor in UPSC?
So, it is not only your preparation that matters but also how others prepare, and that is out of your hands. In the UPSC prelims where there are MCQs, you can get lucky or unlucky with your guesses. In the IAS mains exam, a lot depends on the ‘mood’ of the examiner, and also on the nature of the examiner.
How can I memorize faster in UPSC?
1) Learn Like You are Talking. Don’t be a bookworm. 2) Revise Regularly. 3) Don’t Just Read. 4) Adopt Learn by Fun. 5) Teach & learn. 6) Try Mnemonics. 7) Test Yourself. 8) Keep Short Study Sessions.
How can I score 100+ in UPSC Prelims?
Make a study plan with dedicated time to revise a subject, current affairs notes and solve at least 50 questions daily. You can start with the toughest or the lengthiest subject first. Focus on the NCERT books and revise what you have already read. After covering the basics, revise sources other than the NCERTs.
How can I improve my guessing power?
When you first read a question, try not to look at the choices or cover them with your hand to avoid doubting yourself and getting stuck. Try to make a guess off of the top of your head. Then, read the choices and see if any of them are close to your guess. Eliminate outliers and the highest and lowest numbers.
Who scored highest in UPSC Prelims?
AIR- 1 Kanishak Kataria (Total – 1121/2025, 55.36%) AIR- 2 Akshat Jain (Total – 1080/2025, 53.33%)
Does weight matter in UPSC?
There is no height, weight and chest girth minimum requirement as such for candidates for the IAS, unlike the technical services.
Who is youngest cracking UPSC?
Ansar Shaikh is the youngest IAS Officer in India. He is a 2016 batch IAS who secured an AIR 361 and made his place on the UPSC Toppers List. Ansar Shaikh was just 21 years of age when he achieved this feat. He chose Marathi as a subject for taking the Mains exam and Interview.
What is the lowest score in UPSC?
There is no minimum mark in the UPSC interview. Mostly, the marks awarded for the interview ranges from 40% to 80%.
Is 2 hours of studying enough for UPSC?
The UPSC civil services exam is considered one of the toughest exams in the country. And, because of this, a lot of people recommend studying for about 15 hours per day during the IAS exam preparation time.
