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We’re here with thread 3 on how to #AceTheMains in the #UPSC exam. #Upscprelims2022 was a screening test only & the marks obtained in it aren’t counted for determining the final order of merit.The real test is the Mains stage with 1750 marks. How to write a great answer?A thread
As per the 71st annual report released by #UPSC, 574980 aspirants appeared for CS(P) including IFoS(P),11474 candidates appeared in CS Mains 2019,2302 made it to the interview & finally 922 were recommended. To be one among the 2000+ candidates, your answers must stand out. How?
1. USE TIMELINES:
Whenever you’re showing a chronology of events (Eg.: independence movements or the evolution of art in GS1 or how a doctrine evolved in GS2 or how technology progressed,etc.) draw a simple timeline- showing the progression of years & associated events. Simple?
2. USE EXAMPLES :
Every point you write in the body of the answer needs to be substantiated with relevant examples. For every topic & sub-topic you study, collect relevant examples & learn them well. Highlight the examples in the answers like this: (answer copy of Jeydev AIR-5)
3. USE INTERESTING CASE STUDIES:
Collect case studies from newspapers,reports, ministry websites & use them where necessary. For Eg.: how effective government schemes have been in a particular region or how environmental conservation has been adopted by a community successfully.
4. USE CASE NAMES/JUDGEMENTS:
Whenever you’re answering about any issue, for Eg.: defamation, sedition, right to privacy, etc., use the various judgements & show an evolution of thought & reasoning. For this, make a list of judgements for each issue & learn them beforehand. Eg.:
These were a few ingredients to #AceTheMains in #UPSC. We will be back with thread 4 next week. Be smart & prepare wisely to stand out & make it to the final list.

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2. Your best guide, again? The #UPSC syllabus copy! Write down a simple 3 line definition of every topic & add them to your notes. This will greatly help in giving an introduction quickly in any answer, rather than wasting time thinking during the exam. Time is scarce & precious.
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