Prelims 2021 Results Declared - In or Out ?

Bhavya_Jhasaid

Hi, 

The ones who have cleared, can you please share what went correct for you in the preparation? How did you tackle s&t, environment and history in the paper. I find these to be my weak areas and cannot figure out how to strengthen them? Also, how can we ensure that we get through prelims, no matter how random the paper seems? For history, I have started reading Old NCERT by RS Sharma, but I don’t know why I feel it is a really bulky book and won’t be a good ROI. Had read TN history for my previous attempt. Should I continue with that only and supplement it with lots of questions ? Also, do you guys feel post prelims 2021, the new NCERTs from 6-12th be done (as advocated by everyone currently). Sorry for so many questions, really need advice on these. 

Take a comprehensive source for a subject. Either make notes out of it or directly read from it. Keep revising it endlessly.

Yashwanthsaid

@jassikamboj16303 Key to Questions like Ecofriendly Agriculture, Benzene Pollution is blatantly wrong. Pathetic that UPSC is not even taking care of such errors

I hope someone takes them to Supreme Court for this. Benzene fumes are a known pollutant in paints and varnishes. Benzene is used a solvent in paints. And it is a volatile compound. I am sure there must be people who lost out on qualifying pre because of this question.

sleeplessnights89said

Vertical farming may not necessarily be eco friendly!

Yes. Vertical farming may not be. Because it requires alot of energy to operate and if it comes from Coal fired plants then it sure isn't. But the Benzene answer is completely wrong. Or the options should have been framed correctly.