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3. Having balanced approach towards Optional Career Planning

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both prelims and mains. Some may have different optional papers for prelims and two different
optionals for mains. Both the optional papers should be given same weightage. Don’t neglect the Combined Defence Services Examinations
optional which you were having for prelims.. Don't think already that you have studied for prelims and
can give less time for mains. There are many students who are unable to score more than 300 marks Commerce
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important role in getting good score. From both the optionals we have 480 marks for these CPMT Entrance Exams
questions. Therefore, practice writing short answers while preparing. Study previous year questions
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statistics. All these topics are related to current affairs. Therefore concentrate more on current
affairs. The students having stronghold on current affairs are able to score more than 300 marks in General Knowledge
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Administration, Political Science, Science, and Sociology require current trends. Therefore one must
be aware what type of current affairs is required for particular topic. Here one should remember only General Science Objective Questions
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8. Importance of Compulsory Papers
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English and any other Indian language and one essay paper are compulsory for civil service main
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at there exam but finally language papers create a big hurdle. So never underestimate these too
language papers and do not neglect them. Here their importance is more. Without qualifying these
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papers, you cannot at mains. Therefore, they cannot be neglected. These are considered as first Objective GK Questions
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ordinary student. To write essay one should have comprehensive thinking. While preparing, don't
prepare a few topics. Prepare general way. Select topics like global warming, social change, and
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(g) Make more and more practices for writing answers. Don't be lazy. At least p1ake the Enter your Email Address:
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