{"id":79985,"date":"2021-02-22T23:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T17:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=79985"},"modified":"2021-03-05T12:14:01","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T06:44:01","slug":"upsc-interview-transcript-42-p-k-joshi-board-maharashtra-home-state-geography-optional-watching-football-match-analysis-hobbies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-interview-transcript-42-p-k-joshi-board-maharashtra-home-state-geography-optional-watching-football-match-analysis-hobbies\/","title":{"rendered":"[UPSC Interview Transcript #42] :P.K. Joshi Board, Maharashtra Home State, Geography Optional, Watching Football & match analysis Hobbies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interview Date:<\/strong> 17 Feb 2020, afternoon session
\nDuration: 4.05 – 4.35
\n<\/strong>Board:<\/strong> P.K. Joshi
\nBackground:<\/strong> BE mechanical
\nOptional<\/strong>: Geography
\nHome State:<\/strong> Maharashtra
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Watching Football and match analysis.
\nExtracurricular:<\/strong> Event for Acid attack victims, drought relief work – Paani foundation<\/p>\n

Chairman<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Why did you choose mechanical engineering and then why the turn towards civil services?<\/li>\n
  2. Do you think the technical domain will help you in generalistic civil services?<\/li>\n
  3. As a geography student tell me the difference between geography and geology?<\/li>\n
  4. tell me about the evolution of the Himalayas and Shivalik?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Member 1<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. You are DM of the district. How will you address the case of mob lynching?<\/li>\n
    2. What are the problems of Vidarbha and Marathwada? Do you think separate Vidarbha demand is the solution?<\/li>\n
    3. Swami Vivekananda’s quote about football. Do you know it?<\/li>\n
    4. What is India’s rank currently in football?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Member 2<\/h3>\n
        \n
      1. What is the meaning of your name?<\/li>\n
      2. You are from a technical background. What do you think are the necessary changes to make in the India program and skill development?<\/li>\n
      3. As a geography student tell me about the significance of Tibet and POK for India?<\/li>\n
      4. Why Is India lacking in football and not cricket? Can you name Some states known for football?<\/li>\n
      5. Chappak movie? What message it gave and why did it did not become successful?<\/li>\n
      6. Tell me about the contribution of Mahatma Phule and Shahu Maharaj.<\/li>\n
      7. Tell me something about Maharashtra – Karnataka border dispute.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Member 3<\/h3>\n
          \n
        1. What are the reasons for economic slowdown in our country?<\/li>\n
        2. how will you increase the investment in the economy?<\/li>\n
        3. Do you think corporate tax cuts has really lead to the infusion of money into the economy?<\/li>\n
        4. Why are foreign countries reluctant to invest in the manufacturing sector?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Member 4<\/h3>\n
            \n
          1. You come from Karad. Tell me about Karad in 3-4 lines.<\/li>\n
          2. How will you stop the sale of acids?<\/li>\n
          3. Do you know the Beed district? What is it known for?<\/li>\n
          4. Hint – lowest sex ratio. What do you think are the reasons? How can female foeticide be addressed?<\/li>\n
          5. Sugarcane is a water-guzzling crop? Why is it being promoted still? Why is govt not moving away from sugarcane?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Thank you<\/p>\n

            For more interview transcript, visit the Complete IAS Interview Preparation Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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