IASbaba Prelims 60 Days Plan
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The 60 Days Training has finally begun:) DAY 20 is here!
Before any competition, there is a preparatory phase. That phase involves a lot of sessions on strengths and weaknesses. Throughout the preparatory phase, the athletes train in a gradual manner.
In the last phase, just before the actual competition, the training is done so as to sharpen their skills. This training requires complete focus and dedication. In this phase, the athletes do not try anything new or train in a new fashion rather focus on the sharpening of skills, focusing on strength and precision.
Similarly, the upcoming 60 days, is like the last phase (training session), just before the actual competition. Here, the focus should be on sharpening the concepts, consolidating the knowledge base and solidifying the learning with loads and loads of revision.
You will come across many distractions in between in the name of sources and resources (exclusive and inclusive), beware of them. Be alert and objective in selecting your companions in this preparation. Trust your effort and revise more than falling prey to multiple resources and doing nothing in the end.
Everything that seems attractive is not productive. You should always go for productivity.
Let us pledge to make it a big game-changer (better than last year) in the next 60 days!
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Q.1) Arrange the following in ascending order based on the annual yield of water in the river system.
- Ganga
- Mahanadi
- Godavari
- Brahmaputra
Choose the correct option:
- 2-3-4-1
- 2-3-1-4
- 3-2-4-1
- 3-2-1-4
Q.1) नदी प्रणाली में पानी की वार्षिक प्राप्ति (annual yield) के आधार पर निम्नलिखित को बढ़ते क्रम में व्यवस्थित करें।
- गंगा
- महानदी
- गोदावरी
- ब्रह्मपुत्र
सही विकल्प चुनें:
- 2-3-4-1
- 2-3-1-4
- 3-2-4-1
- 3-2-1-4
Q.2) Consider the following statements.
- The Himalayan rivers are examples of the antecedent drainage.
- Over 90 percent of the water carried by the Indian rivers is housed into the Arabian sea.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
- हिमालय की नदियाँ पूर्ववर्ती जल निकासी (antecedent drainage) का उदाहरण हैं।
- भारतीय नदियों द्वारा लाये गए पानी का 90 प्रतिशत से अधिक पानी अरब सागर में जाता है।
उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं?
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q.3) “Singge Khabab” is the name of the following river?
- Jhelum
- Beas.
- Indus
- Ravi
Q.3) “सेंगे खबब” (Singge Khabab) निम्नलिखित नदी का नाम है?
- झेलम
- ब्यास
- सिंधु
- रावी
Q.4) Arrange the following in ascending order based on their catchment areas.
- Mahanadi
- Krishna
- Cauvery
- Godavari
Choose the correct option:
- 3-1-2-4
- 3-1-4-2
- 1-3-2-4
- 1-3-4-2
Q.4) निम्नलिखित को उनके जलग्रहण क्षेत्रों (catchment areas) के आधार पर बढ़ते क्रम में व्यवस्थित करें।
- महानदी
- कृष्णा
- कावेरी
- गोदावरी
सही विकल्प चुनें:
- 3-1-2-4
- 3-1-4-2
- 1-3-2-4
- 1-3-4-2
Q.5) Consider following statements with respect to the peninsular rivers.
- The Narmada and Tapi flow in the valleys created by themselves.
- The peninsular rivers which fall into the Arabian sea do not form deltas but only estuaries.
- The peninsular drainage system is older than the Himalayan drainage.
Which of the above statements are correct?
- 1 and 3
- 2 and 3
- 1 and 2
- 1, 2 and 3.
Q.5) प्रायद्वीपीय नदियों के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
- नर्मदा और तापी स्वयं द्वारा बनाई गई घाटियों में बहती है।
- प्रायद्वीपीय नदियाँ, जो अरब सागर में गिरती हैं, डेल्टा नहीं बनाती हैं, बल्कि केवल ज्वारनदमुखी (estuaries) होती हैं।
- प्रायद्वीपीय जल निकासी प्रणाली हिमालयी जल निकासी से पुरानी है।
उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं?
- 1 और 3
- 2 और 3
- 1 और 2
- 1, 2 और 3
Q.6) Which among the following are the major features of Monsoon Winds in India?
- Shifting of prevailing wind direction by 120 degree.
- Frequency of prevailing winds exceeding 40 percent.
- The wind velocity in one of the months exceeding 3 miles per second.
Choose the correct option:
- 1 only
- 1 and 2
- 1 and 3
- 1, 2 and 3
Q.6) भारत में मानसूनी पवनों की प्रमुख विशेषताएं निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी हैं?
- प्रचलित पवनों की दिशा 120 डिग्री तक स्थानांतरित होती हैं।
- प्रचलित पवनों की आवृत्ति 40 प्रतिशत से अधिक होती है।
- एक महीने में पवन का वेग 3 मील प्रति सेकंड से अधिक हो जाता है।
सही विकल्प चुनें:
- केवल 1
- 1 और 2
- 1 और 3
- 1, 2 और 3
Q.7) Consider the following statements.
- Monsoonal rainfall in India is largely Orographic.
- Indian rainfall is basically torrential in nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q.7) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
- भारत में मॉनसून वर्षा काफी हद तक पर्वतीय (Orographic) होती है।
- भारतीय वर्षा मूल रूप से प्रकृति में मूसलाधार (torrential) होती है।
उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं?
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q.8) The drainage of south Koel and subarnarekha are examples of which drainage pattern?
- Dendritic
- Trellised
- Centripetal
- Radial.
Q.8) दक्षिण कोइल और सुवर्णरेखा की जल निकासी, किस जल निकासी प्रारूप के उदाहरण हैं?
- वृक्षाकर (Dendritic)
- जालीदार (trellised)
- अभिकेंद्रीय (Centripetal)
- रेडियल (Radial)
Q.9) Hiran, Banjar, Tawa are tributaries of which of the following rivers?
- Krishna.
- Mahanadi.
- Narmada.
- Chambal.
Q.9) हिरन, बंजर, तवा निम्नलिखित में से किस नदी की सहायक नदियाँ हैं?
- कृष्णा
- महानदी
- नर्मदा
- चंबल
Q.10) Consider the following statements with respect to winter weather in India.
- The peninsular India has a distinct winter weather.
- The intense cold conditions in the north during the months of december and January is the result of western disturbances originating in Mediterranean sea.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q.10) भारत में शीत ऋतु के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
- प्रायद्वीपीय भारत में शीत ऋतु भिन्न होती है।
- दिसंबर और जनवरी के महीनों के दौरान उत्तर में तीव्र ठंड की स्थिति भूमध्य सागर में उत्पन्न पश्चिमी विक्षोभ का परिणाम होता है।
उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं?
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q.11) Which among the following factors are related to the origin and onset of Monsoons in India?
- Intense heating of Tibetan plateau.
- Movement of westerly jet stream to south of Himalayas.
- Presence of a high pressure area to the south of Madagascar.
- Cyclonic formations in temperate zones.
Choose the correct option:
- 1 and 3
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 3 and 4
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.11) भारत में मानसून की उत्पत्ति और शुरुआत निम्नलिखित कारकों में से किससे संबंधित है?
- तिब्बती पठार का तीव्र तापन।
- हिमालय के दक्षिण में पछुआ जेट स्ट्रीम का चलना।
- मेडागास्कर के दक्षिण में एक उच्च दाब क्षेत्र की उपस्थिति।
- समशीतोष्ण क्षेत्रों में चक्रवातों का बनना।
सही विकल्प चुनें:
- 1 और 3
- 1, 2 और 3
- 1, 3 और 4
- 1, 2, 3 और 4
Q.12) Which of the following are correctly matched?
River Origin
- Jhelum verinag
- Chenab Near Rohtang pass.
- Ravi Near Bara lacha la.
- Satluj Manasarovar-rakas lakes.
Choose the correct option:
- 1 and 2
- 2 and 3
- 1 and 4
- 1, 2, 3, and 4
Q.12) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सही ढंग से सुमेलित है?
नदी उद्गम
- झेलम वेरीनाग
- चेनाब रोहतांग पास
- रावी बारा लाचा ला के समीप
- सतलुज मानसरोवर-राकस झीलें
सही विकल्प चुनें:
- 1 और 2
- 2 और 3
- 1 और 4
- 1, 2, 3, और 4
Q.13) Consider the following statements.
- Brahmaputra has braided channels for most of its passage in Assam.
- Brahmaputra has a steep slope while passing eastwards at the high altitudes in the Tibet region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q.13) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
- ब्रह्मपुत्र के पास असम में इसके अधिकांश मार्ग के लिए लटकती हुई घाटियां (braided channels) हैं।
- ब्रह्मपुत्र की तिब्बत क्षेत्र में उच्च ऊंचाई पर पूर्व की ओर जाते समय एक खड़ी ढलान है।
उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं?
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q.14) What does the term “October Heat” refer to in Indian climatic context?
- Increase in temperature in North India due to stubble burning in Haryana.
- Increase in temperature in North India due to hot winds from rajasthan.
- Warm and humid conditions in North India during retreating monsoons.
- Excessive heat due to Temperature inversion in north India.
Q.14) भारतीय जलवायु संदर्भ में, “अक्टूबर हीट” (October Heat) शब्द किससे संबद्ध है?
- हरियाणा में ठूंठ (stubble) जलने के कारण उत्तर भारत में तापमान में वृद्धि।
- राजस्थान में गर्म हवाओं के कारण उत्तर भारत में तापमान में वृद्धि।
- उत्तर भारत में मानसून की वापसी के दौरान गर्म और आर्द्र स्थिति।
- उत्तर भारत में तापमान व्युत्क्रमण के कारण अत्यधिक गर्मी।
Q.15) Which of the following is the reason for the Breaks in the Indian Monsoons?
- Southward shift of the Monsoon trough.
- Northward shift of the Monsoon trough.
- Disappearance of easterly jet stream from the peninsular plateau.
- Appearance of a westerly jet stream in the Northern plains.
Q.15) निम्नलिखित में से कौन भारतीय मानसून में विराम का कारण है?
- मॉनसून गर्त (Monsoon trough) का दक्षिणवर्ती स्थानांतरण।
- मॉनसून गर्त (Monsoon trough) का उत्तरवर्ती स्थानांतरण।
- प्रायद्वीपीय पठार से पूर्वी जेट धारा का समाप्त होना।
- उत्तरी मैदानों में एक पछुआ जेट धारा की उपस्थिति।
Q.16) Which of the following best describes the “Southern Oscillation”?
- Fluctuation in pressure over northern and southern Indian Ocean.
- Fluctuation in pressure over Northern and Southern Pacific Ocean.
- Fluctuation in pressure over western and eastern Indian Ocean.
- Fluctuation in pressure over equatorial Indian and pacific oceans.
Q.16) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा “दक्षिणी दोलन” (Southern Oscillation) का वर्णन करता है?
- उत्तरी और दक्षिणी हिंद महासागर पर दाब में उतार-चढ़ाव।
- उत्तरी और दक्षिणी प्रशांत महासागर पर दाब में उतार-चढ़ाव।
- पश्चिमी और पूर्वी हिंद महासागर पर दाब में उतार-चढ़ाव।
- भूमध्यरेखीय भारतीय और प्रशांत महासागरों पर दाब में उतार-चढ़ाव।
Q.17) Which of the following are correctly matched?
Pre-Monsoon showers Local names
- Kal baisakhi Assam
- Blossom Showers Karnataka
- Bordoisila West-Bengal.
Choose the correct option:
- 1 and 2
- 2 only
- 1 and 2
- 1, 2 and 3
Q.17) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सही रूप से मेल खाता है?
मानसून-पूर्व वर्षा स्थानीय नाम
- काल बैसाखी असम
- ब्लॉसम वर्षा (Blossom Showers) कर्नाटक
- बोर्डोसिला (Bordoisila) पश्चिम-बंगाल
सही विकल्प चुनें:
- 1 और 2
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2
- 1, 2 और 3
Q.18) With respect to the Easterly Jet Streams consider the following statements.
- Easterly jet streams steer the tropical depressions into India.
- Easterly Jet Streams shift southward during the south west monsoon season.
Choose the correct statement.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q.18) पूर्वी जेट धाराओं (Easterly Jet Streams) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
- पूर्वी जेट धाराएं भारत में उष्णकटिबंधीय अवसाद (tropical depressions) को रोकती हैं।
- पूर्वी जेट धाराएं दक्षिण पश्चिम मानसून के मौसम के दौरान दक्षिण की ओर स्थानांतरित हो जाती है।
सही कथन चुनें।
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q.19) Which of the following rivers are west flowing in India?
- Mandovi
- Netravati
- Krishna
- Bedti
Choose the correct option.
- 1 and 2
- 1 and 4
- 1, 2 and 4
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.19) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी नदी भारत में पश्चिम की ओर बह रही हैं?
- मांडोवी
- नेत्रवती
- कृष्णा
- बेदटी (Bedti)
सही विकल्प चुनें।
- 1 और 2
- 1 और 4
- 1, 2 और 4
- 1, 2, 3 और 4
Q.20) The chambal ravines have acquired geological significance in India. Which of the following kinds of topography is created by the chambal river?
- Senile topography.
- Badland topography.
- Karst Topography.
- Riverine topography.
Q.20) चंबल के बीहड़ों को भारत में भू-वैज्ञानिक महत्व प्राप्त है। निम्नलिखित में से किस प्रकार की स्थलाकृति चंबल नदी द्वारा बनाई गई है?
- जीर्ण स्थलाकृति (Senile topography)
- अनुर्वर भूमि स्थलाकृति (Badland topography)
- कार्स्ट स्थलाकृति
- नदीय स्थलाकृति
Q.21) In the context of the affairs of which of the following is the phrase “Special and differential treatment (S&DT)” mentioned in the news frequently?
- Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
- Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
- Financial Action Task Force
- World Trade Organization
Q.21) निम्नलिखित में से किस मामले के संदर्भ में, अक्सर समाचारों में वर्णित “विशेष और विभेदात्मक व्यवहार (S&DT)” वाक्यांश आता है?
- क्षेत्रीय व्यापक आर्थिक भागीदारी
- दोहरे कराधान से बचाव हेतु समझौता
- वित्तीय कार्रवाई कार्य बल
- विश्व व्यापार संगठन
Q.22) Shirui lily Festival is celebrated in the State of
- Tripura
- Manipur
- Mizoram
- Meghalaya
Q.22) शिरुई लिली महोत्सव (Shirui lily Festival) किस राज्य में मनाया जाता है
- त्रिपुरा
- मणिपुर
- मिजोरम
- मेघालय
Q.23) Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device provides which of the following information to fisherman?
- Disaster warnings
- Forecasts on winds, waves, ocean currents, water temperature
- Probable locations on fish aggregation in the seas
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q.23) गगन सक्षम नेविगेशन और सूचना उपकरण हेतु नाविक उपकरण (GEMINI), निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी जानकारी मछुआरे को प्रदान करता है?
- आपदा की चेतावनी
- हवाओं, लहरों, समुद्र की धाराओं, पानी के तापमान पर पूर्वानुमान
- समुद्रों में मछली एकत्रीकरण के संभावित स्थान
नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें:
- केवल 1 और 2
- केवल 3
- केवल 2 और 3
- 1, 2 और 3
Q.24) Recently seen in news ‘FASTER Principles for Successful Carbon Pricing’ is jointly developed by
- World Bank and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and UN Environment
- UN Environment and UNFCCC Secretariat
- UNFCCC Secretariat and World Bank
Q.24) हाल ही में समाचारों में देखा गया ‘सफल कार्बन मूल्य निर्धारण के लिए FASTER सिद्धांत‘ किसके द्वारा संयुक्त रूप से विकसित किया गया है
- विश्व बैंक तथा आर्थिक सहयोग और विकास संगठन (OECD)
- आर्थिक सहयोग और विकास संगठन (OECD) तथा संयुक्त राष्ट्र पर्यावरण
- संयुक्त राष्ट्र पर्यावरण और UNFCCC सचिवालय
- UNFCCC सचिवालय और विश्व बैंक
Q.25) Consider the following statements about Universal Postal Union (UPU):
- It is a specialized agency of UN (United Nation).
- It is the oldest international organization worldwide, established in 1874 by the Treaty of Bern.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q.25) वैश्विक डाक संघ (Universal Postal Union- UPU) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:
- यह संयुक्त राष्ट्र की एक विशेष एजेंसी है।
- यह विश्व भर में सबसे पुराना अंतरराष्ट्रीय संगठन है, जिसे 1874 में बर्न की संधि द्वारा स्थापित किया गया था।
ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा गलत है / हैं?
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q.26) Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY):
- PM-JAY provides cashless access to health care services for the beneficiary at the point of service.
- Entire family irrespective of its size is the beneficiary unit under the scheme.
- At the national level it is implemented by National Health Authority, an attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with full functional autonomy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q.26) प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना (PM-JAY) के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:
- PM-JAY सेवा के बिंदु पर लाभार्थी के लिए स्वास्थ्य देखभाल सेवाओं तक कैशलेस (नकदरहित) पहुंच प्रदान करती है।
- संपूर्ण परिवार अपने आकार के बावजूद योजना के तहत लाभार्थी इकाई है।
- राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर इसे राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य प्राधिकरण, स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय के एक संबद्ध कार्यालय द्वारा पूर्ण कार्यात्मक स्वायत्तता के साथ लागू किया गया है।
ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं?
- केवल 1 और 2
- केवल 3
- केवल 1 और 3
- 1, 2 और 3
Q.27) The High Mountain Summit 2019 was organized by
- World Meteorological Organization
- Mountain Research Initiative
- International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
- Mountain Partnership
Q.27) उच्च पर्वतीय शिखर सम्मलेन, 2019 (High Mountain Summit) का आयोजन किसके द्वारा किया गया था
- विश्व मौसम विज्ञान संगठन
- पर्वतीय अनुसंधान पहल
- एकीकृत पर्वतीय विकास के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय केंद्र
- माउंटेन पार्टनरशिप
Q.28) Moscow Declaration sometimes seen in news aims to end
- Neglected Tropical diseases
- Tuberculosis
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Mental disorders
Q.28) मास्को घोषणा कभी-कभी समाचारों में दिखाई देती है, जिसका उद्देश्य किसको समाप्त करना है
- उष्णकटिबंधीय उपेक्षित रोगों (Neglected diseases) को
- तपेदिक
- हृदय रोग
- मानसिक विकार
Q.29) Which of the following are architectural heritage of Mamallapuram?
- Descent of the Ganges
- Olakkanneshvara Temple
- Brihadeeswara Temple
- Varaha Cave
- Pancha Rathas
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 5 only
- 2, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
- 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Q.29) निम्न में से कौन सी ममल्लापुरम की स्थापत्य विरासत हैं?
- गंगा का अवतरण
- ओल्क्कन्नाश्वरा मंदिर
- बृहदेश्वर मंदिर
- वराह गुफा
- पंच रथ
नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें:
- केवल 1 और 5
- केवल 2, 3 और 4
- केवल 1, 2, 4 और 5
- 1, 2, 3, 4 और 5
Q.30) A new trapdoor spider species has been discovered and named ‘Idiops nilagiri’ after Nilagiri town, is found in which of the following?
- Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kuldhia Wildlife Sanctuary
Q.30) नीलागिरि शहर के नाम पर एक नई ट्रैपडोर मकड़ी प्रजाति (Idiops nilagiri) की खोज की गई है तथा इसका नाम ‘ईडियॉप्स नीलगिरि‘ रखा गया है, निम्नलिखित में से कहाँ पाई जाती है?
- चिनार वन्यजीव अभयारण्य
- मुदुमलाई वन्यजीव अभयारण्य
- वायनाड वन्यजीव अभयारण्य
- कुलधिया वन्यजीव अभयारण्य
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What IMPACT can the ‘60 Day’ have on the final results? We will explain by taking a small example. Imagine you are sitting in the examination hall, appearing in Prelims Paper I. You have attempted 70 questions already but still unsure about a few. Then you stumble upon a question that was asked in 60 Day (and believe us, it has happened to hundreds of students countless times). You choose the right answer and submit your paper hoping for the best! Eventually, you go on to clear Mains as well as Personality Test and secure a good rank as well. When the cut off gets announced by UPSC, you realize that you have scored just one mark more than the cut off! Yes, that one mark can change your life (and it has done so to many of our students in the past). Now, imagine the kind of impact 60 to 80 marks can have! Isn’t that so fascinating to imagine?
One’s level of preparedness is always different for different subjects. Even within a subject, one’s comfort level may vary with topics. For example, one might be more comfortable in solving questions of Polity than Economics and within Polity also, one might be at ease with questions on fundamental rights than Parliament. The level of comfort and ease that one has with a subject/ topic gets manifested in the examination. However, there is no conscious effort by aspirants to micro analyze these aspects. Now, coming to the second aspect i.e. the mistakes that one commits in answering MCQs, it can be said that there are mainly four reasons behind incorrect responses in the OMR sheet. They are:
- Lack of information
- Lack of analytical ability
- Silly mistakes
- Excessive risk-taking
Let’s analyze them one by one:
- Lack of information: You simply don’t know the information. You are clueless and that’s why you don’t attempt the question. For example, you may have never come across a regime called the ‘Wassenaar Agreement’ during your preparation and you can’t do much about it. The lack of information is pardonable and rectifiable. You can read more and gather more information. That is within your reach.
- Lack of analytical ability: You know the concept but the question is a twisted one and you are not able to apply the concept. For example, in a question asking you to identify the climate type of a region based on certain given parameters like precipitation, temperature, and air density, you might find it difficult to mark the correct option even if you are aware of all the options given in the question! That is clearly a lack of application and you can overcome it by developing a habit of framing questions in your mind while you study any topic.
- Silly mistakes: This habit is unpardonable. You know the concept, you become happy, you misread the question, you mark the incorrect answer and you are out of the race! Such mistakes reveal your hurriedness while answering the question. A simple mistake of reading ‘chose the incorrect option’ as ‘chose the correct option’ can destroy your chances. It means that you need to have patience and focus while attempting the paper.
- Excessive risk-taking: You are confused between the options and just in order to increase your attempts, you make wild guesses and try your luck only to repent eventually. Risk-taking is an art and one must be very careful while doing the guesswork in confusing questions. If you are not lucky enough, it can spoil your chances.
You will realize that these problems will have different meanings for different people. For example, one might find a lack of information as the main culprit in answering wrong the questions on Culture while in Polity, lack of analytical ability is usually the culprit. The point here is that you must analyse your preparation on these yardsticks by applying them on different subjects/ topics. If one is having a headache, he/ she can’t have the same medicine for fever. Isn’t it.
This is where our revamped ’60 Day’ comes into the picture. It will give you an opportunity to micro analyze your preparation and perform better in the examination.
Now, we present you the following scales (with weightage of each scale given in the bracket) to micro analyze your preparation on a daily basis and that too subject/ topic wise:
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| Weightage of scale (s) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | NA |
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Scale 1: Information meter (1)
Scale 2: Analysis meter (2)
Scale 3: Anxiety meter (3)
Scale 4: Risk meter (4)
Suppose on Day 1, questions have been framed from Polity on the topic of Constitutional History. There are 15 questions and you are able to answer 12 out of which 7 are correct and 5 are incorrect. It means you have scored roughly 11.33 out of 30. Now you have to fill on a daily basis, the following matrix to micro analyze your preparation:
Example: Suppose, the filled up matrix gets reflected in the following fashion:
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| Due to lack of information | Due to the inability to apply the concept | Due to silly mistake | Due to excessive risk-taking | Total | |
| Number (N) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Weightage of scale (s) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | NA |
| N x S | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 19 |
Based on the total value in this matrix, you have to aim for the following measures on the scale:
- Information meter < 4
- Course Correction: If you are scoring above 4, it means that there are serious gaps in your information base in the particular subject/ topic. Please refer to a standard textbook before it’s too late.
- Analysis meter < 4
- Course Correction: If you are scoring above 4, you need to explore all possible questions in your mind while reading the topic. You should frame questions for your friends and try to trick them by twisting the questions.
- Anxiety meter < 3
- Course Correction: A score above 3 indicates that you are either too excited or too callous to even read the question. You need to calm down and read the question twice, particularly those questions in which you feel too confident.
- Risk meter < 8
- Course Correction: You need to curb your risk-taking instincts. Make an only intelligent guess and don’t leave your chance on fate. Don’t let the previous year’s cut off impact your mind.
- Total N x S score < 20
Moreover, IASbaba will give a cut-off figure along with the solutions each day. If your total marks exceed that cut off along with your total N x S score lying below 20, you are on the right track and just need to keep the momentum going.
This exercise will hardly take 5 minutes of your daily time but it might do wonders for you as you will be able to gauge your strengths and limitations better.
Finally, it is up to you to take advantage of this framework. We are sure of only one thing- if you follow this program, assess yourself on the basis of the given framework and keep improving your weaker areas, success will be yours.
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Importance of self – tracking:
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