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STRATEGYFORTHEPREPARATION(MAINSEXAM.)
IwouldliketoreiteratewhatIhavesaidearlieralsoWinnersdonotdodifferent
things, they do things differently. The knack is putting you in the shoes of the
examiner. A little understanding of the psychology of the examiner, this can be
done by putting yourself in the examiner's place. What you would like in any
answersheet?Clarityofthought,lucidity,goodcontent,wellexpressedlanguage.
In short, good Communication Skill (Written Communication) so that the answer
script speaks for itself. The reason why I began with writing skill is that it is the
most important component in the preparation for the Mains Examination. There
are many intelligent students, well versed with knowledge about their subject
matterandyettheydonotscoreintheMainsExamination.Why?Ofcourse,luck
anddestinyisthere.Butanotherreasonisfaultywritingskill.ThusCivilServices
ExaminationrequiresatwoprongedstrategytohitthetargetContentandWriting
Skill.NowIwilltakeupboththesecomponentsindetail.
Contentinvolvesthefollowing:
(a)Conceptualunderstanding.
(b)Facts.
(c)Manipulatingthefacts.
(d) Something new, in terms of knowledge base or linkages or ingenuity or
diagrams
1. Conceptual understanding of the subject matter is most important. Give a
layman's interpretation to the concepts and relate it with mundane example for
longtermmemory.
2. Facts After conceptual understanding, the second step is memorizing the
important facts. For example some important theoretical aspects are to be
memorized to attempt any question related to the spatial analysis of the subject
matter.
3.SomethingNewnewdiagrams,newideas,originalideas,newcontent,latest
reports, linkages etc. However, one has to be cautious that a balance is
maintainedandtheideasarenottooradical.Alsoitshouldbewellintegratedwith
theanswer.
WritingSkill:
1.Beshortandprecise.
2.Writingshouldbelegibleandneat.
3.Grammaticalerrorstobeavoided.
4.Simplelanguage.
5.Neatdiagramswheneveritisrequiredtogiveprecisiontoyouranswer.
Writing skill does not mean a decorative language, having extraordinary
vocabulary. It means that the ideas should be well expressed in a lucid manner.
Simple language but a speaking Language is the demand i.e. the answer sheet
shouldspeakouteverythingforitselfwithrequisitewords,dependson
Development of appropriate linkages (Transfer of Training so that better
applicationinsecondpaper)
Updatedmaterial(Tocopeupwiththegrowingadvances,whichservethepurpose
ofcherryonyourpudding)
ApplicationofPhemoniaandothereasytoremembertechniques
Individualattentiontoeverystudent(Properstrength,weakness,opportunitiesand
threats analysis) Above are the few important points, rest you experience yourself
here at Khan Study Group Institute and chalk your destiny. SCIENTIFIC
APPROACHTOPREPAREPYSCHOLOGY
(MAINSEXAMINATION)
EIGHT Steps 1. Read the basic books first, rather than going for journals and
foreignauthorsetc.whetherPreliminaryExaminationorMains,whatisrequiredas
a first step is the mastering of the BASICS (A, B, C) of the subject. So, first step
requiresmasteringthese.
2.While reading, focus has to be on CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING rather than
simply memorizing the facts. The Facts are easier to memorize if the concepts are
clear.
3. Memorizing the F ACTS (even the conceptual words, booksauthors etc. If one
has the subject in the Preliminary Examination). Using Mnemonics or other
interestingmethodswhichsuitsyourstyle,youcandothis.
4.Makeyourflashcardoroneregisterinwhichallyourfactsareintactandyoucan
revisethemanytime.
Rather than simply collecting new fact everyday, focus should be on revising what
youhavewithyou.Onlywhenthatismemorizedthoroughlymoveonthenewfacts.
Even when you are reading the new material, keep coming to the old materials in
between.Thisisveryimportant,elseduringtheexamination,youwillrememberthat
you have read something like this somewhere but "what was it exactly" might not
come to you mind and the memory of it will remain only as a faint image. This has
to be checked. The ultimate success depends on not what all you have read but
how much you retain it. How far you have practiced diagrams as well organizing
theeventinchronologicalmanner.Thisisverycrucialandshouldnotheneglected.
5. Solve as many questions as possible. One should solve all the previous years
questions of UPSC and solve them again and again. Many of the questions are
repeated. Even if the same questions are not repeated in the same words, quite
oftentheareasremainthesame.
the nature of the subject matter. There should be no ambiguity in the answers.
Writing skill comes through practice. Writing skill is also based on your knowledge
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Writing skill comes through practice. Writing skill is also based on your knowledge
base and conceptual understanding. This only can give flow and lucidity to your
answers. The conceptual understanding will make your answer well organized and
well integrated. Thus, writing skill and content both should complement and
supplement each other. Writing skill has its base in content and content needs
writingskilltobewellexpressed.
EFFECTIVEPRESENTATION(SEVENPRINCIPLES)
1.Underlinethekeywords.
2.Underlinethelatestupdatesthatyouhaveincorporatedinyouranswer.
3. Make some lucid diagrams to make your presentation effective. But remember
thatthediagramsneedtobewellintegratedwithyouranswer.
4.Eachtopichassomekeywordsandtheexaminerexpectsyoutowritethem.
5. Another, crucial factor which many of us tend to overlook is the selection of the
first answer. Remember. FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE LAST IMPRESSION,
hence your first answer should be your best answer, Len one in which you have
commandandalsohaveSOMETHINGNEWtogiveintheformoflinkages,recent
reports,diagrams,mapsetc.
WhyPsychologyasanoptional?
Psychology is the study of behaviour of human beings and animals and application
ofitforthebenefitofmankind.Itisequallyfavouriteamongallstreamsofstudents
irrespective of their background to appear in the Civil Services Main Examination.
Besidesbeinginterestinginnatureitssimplicityandmoremarksfetchingcharacter
attracts the students. Civil Services preparation is not just a preparation but
strategic preparation. To be successful not only hard work, determination,
dedication, etc required but also wise selection of subjects. Psychology is the
subject which provides limited course and adequate gap with other optionals thus
enhancingthechancesofselection.
The best approach is to go through all the available material for the better
understandingbutyouarenotdoingaPhDcoursebutwanttobeselectedinthe
civil services .Coaching institutions share this burden from you and filter the
relevant material so that you can better utilize your scarce resources of time,
money and energy. But in this market of coaching institutions you need wisdom
to choose the right one. We claim that here at KSG we multiplies your chances
by providing. Best available topic and subtopic wise material (so that you can
cruisethroughnomatterfromwherequestionisaskedaslastyear2006exam)
Flow chart presentation (Easy to Remember and more marks fetching in
character)
6. Analyze the previous year UPSC question paper thoroughly and try to chalk
out the areas of the question. Also write down these questions topic wise and
keepgoingthroughthemagainandagain.
7. Mark the mistakes, which you commit while solving these questions. Do not
overlook them and do not lie to yourself that it was a careless mistake. Even
was a careless mistake like overlooking the word "not" in the question, be
cautious that you should not repeat it in the examination hall. Also analyze your
mistake thoroughly whether it was due to lack of conceptual understanding or it
was forgetting the facts. Master you weakness after analyzing them. NOTE OF
CAUTION Do not read the guide first and then the basic books. It has to be the
otherwayround.
8.Lastbutnottheleast,discusswithyourfriend.Discussionhelpsalotprovided
it is honest discussion with the motive to help the other and in turn getting help.
Elseitcanbedisastrousalso.These are broadly some tips, which can help you
intheMainsaswellasPreliminaryExamination.However,whatmattersmostis
thementalcalmnessandcool,whichyoumaintainintheexaminationhall.Donot
panic if you do not know any question. Apply your mind. Though not always, but
most of the times the questions can be rightly solved if one maintains his cool
and analyses it logically. However, ultimately what matters is giving your hest
shotandleavingtherestonhim.
9. Try to integrate the statement of the question, somewhere in you answer.
Either begin with it or end with it. This makes your answer FOCUSSED and well
knit.
10. Last, but not the least, just before your examination give your precious three
to four hours to those things which are the dynamic aspects of your preparation.
Thisincludesthelatestupdates,reports,diagramsetc.Evenglancingoverthese
things at the last moment makes they alive and fresh in your memory (provided
youhavereadthemearlier)andtheycanbereproducedmoreauthenticallyinthe
examination. This will definitely make the Difference. These are the SEVEN
GOLDEN RULES for fetching marks in PSYCHOLOGY. These are not merely to
bememorizedandretoldtoothers,butneedtobeappliedinwritinganswers.So
the thrust should be on writing answers and getting them evaluated. The more
you practice the better answers you would be able to write. Next, I come to the
question of reading list. But remember It is not wide reading but useful reading
thattendstoexcellence.
SectionB
Application of Psychology to disadvantaged groups: The concepts of
disadvantaged, deprivation and socially deprived. Social, physical, cultural and
economic consequences of disadvantaged and deprived groups. Educating and
motivatingthedisadvantagedtowardsdevelopment.
Psychological and the problem of social integration: The concept of social
integration. The problem of caste, class, religion and language conflicts and
prejudice. Nature and manifestation of prejudice between the ingroup and outgroup.
Casualfactorsofsuchconflictsandprejudices.
Other applications of psychology: Sports psychology improving performance of
sports, personnel, psychology and understanding of political behaviour.Voting
behaviours.
Writing
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Writing
Don'texceedlimitinshortanswerquestions
Try to make the introduction catchy while answering short and long
questions.Studentsshouldusereallifeexamplestomaketheanswerslively
Highlight the important points Short sentences should be order of the day.
Conclusionshouldconsistgistofentirediscussion
Make a framework of the answer like what would you write in the lead
paragraph, body text and the conclusion before you proceed with writing the
answer
Time management is key and candidates should ensure that they have
atleast25minutesonhandbeforetheyattemptthelastquestion
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