Fool proof plan

17 October 2014
16:12

REVISE > reREVISE > REreREVISE (min 10 times )

Your own notes are the thing : NO SIDEY STUFF
NCERT's = best foundation
THE HINDU = nothing like it
UPSC = is always right (TRUST FACTOR)
Don't lie to your self !!!
Fight for even 1 MARK = it will change your life
Welfare has to be the underlying factor in every action of yours (statement , answers etc )

Mains Answer Features : Balanced approach = viewpoint on conflicting situations

Nice intro + conclusion
Write MORE [study LESS :)]
Integrate several dimensions

Look for context of the question (time & space)

Depth of understanding
Relevance for the career
Meaningful & succinct
Essay:

May be required to write on multiple topics

Expected to keep closely to to the subject of the essay
Arrange their ideas in orderly fashion and to write concisely
Credit will be given for effective and exact expression

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