IAS ScoreInterview: Mridul ChoudharyCSE 2013 Rank-272What were your strategies for the lengthy syllabus of General Studies for both Prelims and Mains?Mridul- Prelims: With the introduction of csat , prelims have become more about scoring high in aptitude paper so as to ensure success. Though emphasis should be on aptitude paper however GS paper cannot be taken for granted. Students should see previous year’s paper and certain important sections such as environment should be given more emphasis. For mains, one should understand one’s own studying style, andon the basis of it allocate time. For example I gave myself 5 months for preparing main’s syllabus, studying atleast5-6 hours a day. It is more applied in nature.GS paper was altogether new this year. How you prepare for all the four papers.Mridul- One should thoroughly go over the syllabus and one should not leave anytopic. My strategy was to cover different topics from different reliable sources and not just studying one or two books. Diversified and extensive studying of eachtopic is important. Moreover, out the 4 GS paper 1st three more or less are broken down versions of previous GS syllabus with few additions, so there is an element of change with 4 GS papers but still majority of areas are continuing from previous syllabus.
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