[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #248 : Preeti Sudan Ma’am Board, Sociology Optional, Jogging, gardening hobby

Date of Interview: 28 March, afternoon session
Board: Preeti Sudan Ma’am
Optional: Sociology
College: Hansraj College (English Honours)
Hobbies: Jogging, gardening, Reciting Sanskrit Stotras and Shlokas
My experience: The board was very cordial. They were listening were attentively. Members were also nodding.

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Chairman

(Preeti Sudan Ma’am)
1) You’ve studied from Hansraj College (DU) and you’ve been the headboy of XYZ school in your home city. How was your experience?
2) You recite Sanskrit Stotras and Shlokas. Where did you learn Sanskrit?
3) What is the difference between Stotra and Shloka?
4) Recite any stotra or shloka whichever you like…
5) Can you explain it’s crux in English in a few lines?

Member 1

1) What is subsidy?
2) What is DBT?
3) What is the difference between subsidy and DBT?
4) What are the challenges in implementing DBT?
5) How would you have resolved these challenges?

Member 2

1) Why are India’s northern borders called unresolved borders?
2) If you’re posted as an administrator in Pithoragarh at the trijunction of India, Nepal and China, what would be the challenges ahead of you?

Member 3

1) Have you ever, knowingly or unknowingly, broken a law? Jumped a red light? Trespassed a neighbour’s property?
2) You were the head boy. Would you say you’re a leader?
3) What are the qualities of a good leader?
4) How did you lead by example as the head boy?
5) In the corporate sector, whom would you call a good leader?
6) RBI governor Shaktikanta Das was recently given the award of the best governor. What were his policies and contributions which led to this award?
7) You do gardening. How is vermicompost made?

Member 4

1) What are your other interests (besides what you’ve mentioned in your DAF)?
2) Which is the latest web series you’re watching? (I mentioned elementary which is a modern adaptation of Sherlock Holmes)
3) What is the difference between the modern and the original Sherlock Holmes?
4) Which state has recently faced an internet shutdown?
5) Do you feel it is a good measure to shut down internet?
6) Which is the most popular sport in Haryana?
7) Why is it so popular?
8) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao started in Haryana. What are its accomplishments?
9) What is the scope for improvement in women’s development in Haryana?
10) What is the problem of bought brides in Haryana?

Chairperson:- Thank you! Your interview is over.

Utility of mocks:- Mocks I gave with Samkalp were the best! I also gave mocks with KSG, OnlyIAS, Drishti, Sleepyclasses, Dronacharya, IAS Gurukul. All were good.
O2O with Khan sir was very very good.