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Mains 2019 Preparation and Discussion Thread

@dancingminionBadi Badi Handwriting nikaal ke?

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I always screw up in GS Paper 2.
And this time around 50 Marks are vague answers.

I am sure UPSC won't look again before giving zero to those.
Multilevel, Federal something, Co operation /team spirit/ collaboration.

Few toh can't even connect to anything.

I thought I was alone.

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Pros-cons - way ahead... Discuss, critically analyze
..

But bloody they asked Eloborate... WTF that too for India is not more leader for small nation or something on that lines...

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@dancingminion
Basic structure.

Evolution S. Swami case
Legislation abolished Judicial review.
Minerva Mill case.

SC didn't define Basic structure.
Ever evolving.
Constitutional Supremacy.

Conclusion: Can amend anything but within basic structure. So laws can be reviewed by judiciary to see whether they fall within basic structure...

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The biggest irony today in ETHICS paper was that Network jammer BHEL stuff in my classroom.

Ha ha ha.

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Till now. Tough test Paper was GS-2.
Kept searching relevance and content in around for 50Marks.

?

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@Vickoo_Matredude... Don't talk to any relative till 29th.
All the best.

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@Muruganso did the question setter.

That question 7 in Ethics was directly lifted from 2014 Insightsonindia material

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@Biryanimafia_
You did right, Mate. Out of 10 he won't give you more than 6.

But if you attempt next two along with it in same time then
3 question*3 marks =9 marks.

I guess quantity fetches you marks.

But then yes, last year I was not able to complete my paper. I thought I will score less... But I score better.

So seriously, we can just speculate.

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Lol...

Went so good till now... And then I wrote all generalized answer today.

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@Minatotu 400+ sirf Optional mein bol raha Hai Kya?!?!

Bhai meri toh fat gayi sun ke hi

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Just realized because of weird sitting arrangement that invigilator, I doubt, didn't gave me sheet to fill the Answer sheet bubble. But I marked present and signed the box.

I realized this because I remember at the end, he even forgot to sign my answer sheet.

Do you think it will have any effect? Or will they make him fill the bubble.

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Deogarh, Ganeshwar, Muziris, Belan Valley, Burzahoam, Rakhigarhi, Kashi, Ujjain , Rangpur (not lothal) , Girnar, Bedsa caves, Badami /Vatapi, Tanjore, Amravati, Udaygiri Caves: Kharvela, Nalanda, Mehrgarh, Inamgaon, Mahasthana, Maski

Those were my answers.

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@ShubzThanks Mate... Just lied down to sleep... Then suddenly got panicked and came to this forum..

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@STHistory

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Is it only history that's not scoring marks as optional?

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What is the good optional then Sociology or Pol science?

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250-270 marks in History is not Average. Even the Rank 40, I read on insights, scored around 245.

So that's a bit on higher level.

I guess I need to change my optional.
In last three attempt, I am Scoring really well in GS and Essay but History is pulling me down. I ain't able to score above 230.

Thinking to take Sociology.

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@nikhilit20112751 said inMains 2019 Preparation and Discussion Thread:

@Biryanimafia_haha
Bhai critically examine dekhke koi khud ke bhi view rakh dia hoga
Ki haan world war novel to tha par pahle bhi aise war ho chuke hain to kuch naya bhi nh tha??

This question came in Baliyans Optional History test series on 8th Sept I guess. I will check model answer.

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@dancingminionsaid inMains 2019 Preparation and Discussion Thread:

Guys, what did you write in this question - "What are the continued challenges for women in India against time and space?" (GS1)

Yaar Maine toh Political, Economical and Social challenges mein divide Kar ke likha.
33% reservation.

Domestic work doesn't get counted in GDP.
No property rights for farming women.
Paid less wages
Sexual Harrasment.

PCPNDT
Patriarchy
Dowry

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How to post screen shot here?

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@nikhilit20112751 said inMains 2019 Preparation and Discussion Thread:

@Biryanimafia_haha
Bhai critically examine dekhke koi khud ke bhi view rakh dia hoga
Ki haan world war novel to tha par pahle bhi aise war ho chuke hain to kuch naya bhi nh tha??

Bhai ye model answer diya Hai.

Q. The war which began in 1914 and which was to last for four years and three months, was in many
ways entirely novel in human history. Comment.

Ans: INTRODUCTION
A Total War which refers to a war in which the participating countries invest their total resources and the
impact of the war is also felt on easy and every aspect of human life. The First World War was a total war
because it was not a war of only military forces but the complete national resources were invested by the
participating countries to get favourable results the impact of First World War was also total because it
affected not only first military forces but also each and every aspect of human life.
First World War as total war because of total participation
 In a normal war only military forces of a nation participate the fate of the war is divide
The First World War was not just a war of military forces. In this war the participating nations invested
their complete national resources such as the social resources, economic resources, politico-
administrative resources and cultural resources to get the favourable result.
 The First World War absolved the direct or indirect participation of all the social classes of the nations
which fought the war. The doctors and professionals helped the soldiers. Doctors were staying along
with soldiers at the battle fronts. Within the city also, doctors & medical staff extended immense help to
maintain the fitness of military forces.
o The industrialists participated in the war by producing war goods. The pattern of industrial
production was altered to meet war needs. German focus was given to the production of aims and
ammunitions, uniforms, shoes & other necessary items required by the soldiers.
o The labourers participated by extending their services to the cause of the nation without any
conditions attached.
o The women came out of their houses and performed a number of activities to maintain their families.
Women joined hospitals and factories in large number during the war period.
o The old aged citizens, contributed to the cause of the war by looking after the kids and by performing
family activities. In this way each & every social group contributed to the cause of the war and they
strengthened their forces because of this involvement of social resources. The First World War was
a total war.
 First World War also involved with the complete politico-administrative resources, the politico-
administrative system was directed to fulfil war needs, normal activities were put on hold and focus was
given to formation of alliances to get a favourable result.
 Diplomacy was used by the participating nations to strengthen their alliance on the one hand and to
weaken the opposition. The First World War witnessed aggressive diplomatic policies and because of
this it qualifies as a total war.
 Industrial production pattern was attended to meet military needs. New taxes were imposed to gather
great resources. Imports were allowed to fulfil the requirements of the soldiers. The commercial ships
were transformed into battleships during the war period.
 First World War also involved complete cultural resources of the participating nations. The media was
used to create favourable propaganda. The losses of enemies were emphasized open and loss of their
own country were not deliberately published media played role in providing motivation to soldiers and
civilians.
 During the war period, the literature and the dramas etc. glorified the sacrifices performed by the
soldiers, different kinds of symbols were put forward to boost the morale of the forces because of such
total participation the First World War has been termed as a total war.
Total Impact
 The impact of a normal war is limited to the military forces only soldiers die while performing their duty
for a great national cause but the civilian population remains unaffected by the impact of the war is
general.
 In a total war, the impact is not limited to the military forces only but each and every aspect of human
life gets deeply affected by the events of the war. First World War affected the politico-administrative
life because life, social life & the cultural life deeply. This war resulted in the disintegration of four great
empires Germany, Austria-Hun, Ottoman & Russian, the First World War transformed the balance of
power.
 The First World War resulted is the growth of new political ideologies. First World War boosted the
spirit of nationalism.
It resulted in the emergence of a number of nationalities. It also brought about Revolution.
 It was also responsible for emergence of new outlook of governance.
 It affected the economic life as well. The destruction caused by this war adversely affected the economic
superiority enjoyed by Europe during pre-war period.
 The impact of this war, changed the direction of international trade. The war created the problem of
inflation. The impact of First World War was also responsible for a serious debt crisis faced by Europe.
 This war resulted in the growth of new economic ideologies; socialism, communism, protectionism.
 The war gave birth to a sense of disillusionment among people
 The war resulted in a serious demographic crisis.
 This war resulted in the growth of anti-war attitude among the people.
 The FIRST WORLD WAR was a war of attrition, this war continued for many years and during this period
both the opposing alliances suffered terrible losses. During the war period when none of group can
overpower other, the trench warfare emerged. In this war the total capacities of both the parties
underwent slow & complete degeneration. Even the victory at the end of the war was not of much
significance because the victor power had also suffered much losses.
 A total war involves the participation of most of the nations of the world in a direct or indirect manner.
In the First World War most of the countries of Europe participated directly and almost whole of Europe
got divided into two opposite camps with the participation of these European countries their colonies
got involved in the war automatically because of this Asia & Africa also got involved in the war. The
participation of USA made the war a total war in every sense.
 The battle fronts of total war are not limited to any particular region only. A total war is fought
throughout the world at multiple fronts. The extent of First World War did not remain limited to Europe
only. The battle was fought in Africa & Asia as well because of this the First World War assumed the
characterised of a total war.

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@nikhilit20112751 said inMains 2019 Preparation and Discussion Thread:

@Jayson_Bourneyr isko time aur space me divide karna tha; like space me rural and urban; hindi belt and south india ya north east india etc then time me pre globalisation post globalisation etc

Yeah. Probably. Hope they don't have me Zero.

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@nikhilit20112751 said inMains 2019 Preparation and Discussion Thread:

@Jayson_Bournezordaar !!
Itna 2 pages me aa gya !!

Saara nahi likha Bhai.
Ye toh Maine model answer copy paste kiya... Kyunki screenshot kaise upload karu nahi pata.

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@Bodhgayasaid inMains 2019 Preparation and Discussion Thread:

@dancingminion
Saw 1-2 questions.. being discussed by same faculty of paper 1.

Kuchh jyada hi idealistic answers hain yar. Na to time tha, na hi itne words aur na hi space ki utne points likhe.. question 1 ka hi explain ajeeb lga..
but it is my opinion, u can see urselves.

Yeah.
I felt the same.
Those guys didn't prepare and wrote those answer within 7min or even 10min.

Certainly they prepared those answers taking leisure of time, in their AC Rooms with Internet n other reference material handy.

Felt cringe after sometime. Closed it and saw this new Korean Movie Parasite. Netflix pe Hai. Dost ka account maang ke Dekh lo. Ya fir torrent zindabad.

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@GloriousMess26said inMains 2019 Preparation and Discussion Thread:

@STI read that you have been getting consistently 280+ in sociology.
What do you think really working for you in sociology?

It seems Sociology is good optional to score 250+ marks.
Even after having so much knowledge, I am finding it difficult to achieve same in History. History pulled me down badly...

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Those who have given 3 attempts. Find yourself a job. Trust me, it's not difficult for you guys to qualify PT with job. Your basic is strong. You just need to keep yourself updated with current.

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Went to gym. Lifted 40Kg. Down for back sprain. May take three days to heal. Walking like a Robot right now.

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History is pulling my progress back. Everytime. I'm scoring better than average in GS n Essay. Unable to go beyond 230 in History in any of my four attempts.

It's high time. I need to select another optional. Tried everything with history. And I guess, I shouldn't have remained adamant on pursuing with it, when average marks in other optional is above 260-270. I would have got interview call in each of my attempt even if I would have managed to get around 250.

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Happy Diwali Bhai log... Khud diye lagana..?

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@kaushik8890
First CAA is against Art 14.

What I don't understand is why they named religion in the Act! Because according to report (don't remember which) there are 19 Crore migrants in East from Bangladesh. Out of which 14 Crore are Hindus.
Also, fear of Rohingyas coming to India won't be any problem as we ain't giving citizenship to Myanmar Minorities through this act.

Also, fear of Assames are real. Only Schedule VI area iss exempted. So, They are just trying to preserve their culture and language. Because after this act, people from Bangladesh would settle in neighbouring state, not far away in Kerela.

I guess they should have discussed this bill more through standing committee and states. But anyway, incumbent govt is bullying their way because of majority in the house. President should have returned the bill for more discussion... But it's an Act now.

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Bhai... Jaldi result laga de bass UPSC.
There r plans in pipeline for both the scenarios. Not taking up any time consuming well paying jobs because of that thin chance of hope that always remains.

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Bhai... Subah se kisi cheez mein mood nahi lag raha Hai. Patient karne ka bhi Mann nahi kiya. Jaldi Wapis aa gaya ghar.

Mujhe laga 5 baje tak aa jayega result.

Ab gym jaata hun... Zor zor se daudunga Aur Wapis aa jawunga.

Aur Ab koi site nahi check karunga. Dost ke saath Bahar jaawunga

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Out with history. Changing optional this time. Not going above 230 marks in history even after reading every reference books, notes, answer writing practice etc.

Anyone who is Inn with history?

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