Mains 2019 Preparation and Discussion Thread
Now that 1 week is over, it is time to shift focus to Mains. With barely 103 days left there is no time to waste.
@sat_009I'm saying this based on the success rate of optionals(5-15% for most) released by upsc in their annual report. Although I agree exceptions do exist, like those who score 550+ in gs+essay and/or very good interview scores.
@sat_009People might do one better and screw up in another. I myself had 36 marks more in geo paper 2 in 2016 compared to my paper1 and it was expected as I had attempted paper 1 terribly.
@DeltaGospels truth
@sat_009suppose if one had maths as the optional, raw scores of paper1 =220, paper2= 110. Total =330. On applying scaling based on whatever statistical formula UPSC uses, paper 1 may reduce to 180,paper2 to 90. Making final total 270
@vijay_on_missionMrunal is an ancient website.
@vijay_on_missionu can expect it in another 17-20 days
I did not do well in geography optional paper 1, specially first 4 questions in PART 1 and I’m OK with remaining answers and satisfied with PART 2.
But problem is with the 2 blunders that I did initially in the paper - Evapotranpiration And Sandspits & tombolos --- completely wrong, but I filled 1.5 pages - I didn't feel wrong while writing.
And 2 more below average answers – Phreatic eruption and Amensalism
How does it impacts, please clarify. Is it still possible for 130 marks? I will be very happy If I get between 115 to 130 in Paper 1, because I did well in all other papers.
How much I can expect in this case?
Did anyone come across such situations - if yes, how much did you get in your previous attempts?
@Ragsdid u write GRR correct?
@vvvikas0078212GRR ??
@RagsNRR (Net reproductive rate). Q 5(c)
@vvvikas0078212Yes, but I do not remember what I have written for NRR, and explained true replacement level. Let's consider this one also average. Apart from this, remaining are above average - I hope so.
Request you all to share honest feedback on this and max marks can be expected in the following case - all 20 and 15 markers and 4 - 10 markers written well or above average.
@RagsWhat about Harthshorne boundary question
@vvvikas0078212I have written exact answer for this -- No issues there.
@RagsThen 140+ easliy
@vvvikas0078212are you kidding me
I'm expecting around 120 - I'm happy with that.
Let me know lower bound.
Did you come across such situations - I'm scared because first 4 answers may give negative impression - and it may impact 1-2 marks in each
Clarify on this.
@RagsImpressions of first 4 questions don't matter, this is not B.A. Paper. As u are claiming your other answers are above, average. For above average, you will definitely get 60% marks. So you can calculate yourself. What you consider above average, however is subjective.
@RagsHow was paper 2?
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