[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #27: Dinesh Dasa sir Board, Sociology Optional, Andhra Pradesh Home state

Date of Interview: 9th Jan Afternoon Session , Second to go.
Board: Dinesh Dasa sir
Optional: Sociology
Home State: Andhra Pradesh
Background: Metallurgy, Sharatchandra novels,
Hobbies: Reflective journaling, agriculture

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Chairman

Don’t feel nervous. Take some time , drink some water. After some time started questions.

1. How did you feel when you come to here?
2. After Independence what are the major schemes which are considered as turning points (he only reminded me some like Mid day meals)
3. If you are CM of Andhra Pradesh will you bifurcate Andhra Pradesh ?
4. What are the issues led to bifurcation?
5. Did they resolved after bifurcation?
6. How empathy helps in administration

Member 1

1. Which is the most important metal which India needs but doesn’t have reserves? ( Sir himself said Lithium)
2. Two lithium mines in India ?
3. As you are a Metallurgy student when you become administrator how will you resolve this Lithium issue?
4. How will you resolve ferrous related industries issues regarding production etc?
5. Why Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay used Reflective journaling in his novels( based on my hobbies)

Member 2

1. What is the major issue faced by Humanity currently?
2. Cop 28 Major outcomes
3. Will you prefer small states or large states? ( I said small)
4. So many states should India have?
5. What is the ideal size of State should be?

Member 3

1. If you are SP will you encounter in Disha Case? (Asked same question twice)
2. If you are a DM will you prefer Honesty, Integrity or efficiency?

Member 4

1. What is the agriculture land your family have?
2. What are the crops grown there?
3. If you are DM how will convince farmers to cultivate follow land
4. 4.Despite many schemes why farmers still have issues

Chairman again

1. What is the difference between Rythu Bandu and Rythu Bharosa schemes of (Telangana and Andhra Pradesh)
2. The board was very cordial first they tried to comfort me.