Mains 2021 Result declared - In or Out?

I used pencil to underline subheadings and keyterms as my black pen had some issues ,is it allowed?

The QCAB guideline said pencil only for diagram stuff , that's why concerned

Ppl with prior experience of mains, a small query

Writing all questions with average quality answers or Good quality answers for most Qns even at the cost of missing 1/2? Which one of these two approach turned out to better yield?

@masteroptimist @zombieland Thanks

@RaGa - found someone with prior experience

I felt the answer booklet dimensions in mains much less than what test series booklets provide ?

I have given limited test series ,so it could be just me but did anyone else feel the space crunch issue particularly for 10m ?

What's the minimum,avg and maximum marks in ethics case studies? 

Would be helpful if ppl with test series experience can provide some evaluation metrics

Is there any free online certificate course on social/developmental issues? Pls share if anyone has an idea

Minimum fee also fine 

So need to verify veracity & use multiple sources etc to arrive at conclusions

Filled the pages 😶

A general doubt

In GS answers ,I answered the core aspect and maybe add another dimension either social/economic in most question that's the maximum dimensions I must have presented

Some model answers suggest all PESTEL dimensions , will that approach fetch more marks even when questions were too specific ?

Hegel :-|

Yeah some compensation needed for errors on their part 

So DKT is/was "Ghost of Forum"

the urban legend

In some questions , due to lack of time/space , I have written some generic terms in conclusion like "sustainable model balancing both devlpmt and envirmt should be followed", "inclusive growth approach needed" etc 

Should I have just left the conclusion part instead of writing such cliched terms?

Ever since I saw this essay question 

Your perception of me is a reflection of you, and my response to you is an awareness of me

 ,I couldn't  but remember this epic scene from Rush Hour movie

Felt the same ,maybe we are under-evaluating too much , I'm not sure either

What's the marking metric you follow for sub-par/avg/good answers for 10 & 15 m Qns?

I don't know about other mistakes I must have made

@Sopranos  @Philip_Marlowe 

In previous years history optional QP,

How many map questions did you get correct as per coaching keys?

Oh , thanks for sharing the experience 

The contradictory map keys released by various institutes really leads to more confusion and anxiety esp when the map points marked in QP are inaccurate

History optional aspirant 🤝 Satish chandra

I have written Apprenticeship scheme & vocational edctn issues and skill development schemes for "Earn while learn" Qn 

Even mention TULIP internship scheme of MoHUA but nowhere did I mention anything related to Ministry of Tourism scheme (i had no clue)

IMO it's one of the direct yet  complex questions in mains 2021

Out 

History optional 

2nd attempt

Had a gap of 3 yr after college ,now will search for job 

Any leads on job ,pls share/Dm?

Thanks