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[Results] Prelims 2020 Over - Gearing for 2021

Because of the corona virus issue? If it does not happen then worst affected will be people whose interview is stuck, around 600-700 such people I think are yet to appear for their interview.


@neyawn sir and others, what is your take?

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@Tenacious yes technically you are right..I have marked A..I would be safe to consider it wrong..


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With respect to Desher Katha question, I think the answer should be A. Reasoning: Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar was originally a Marathi. He also wrote some biography of Shivaji. He was the first to use the term Swaraj for India. The reference to Desh for just the Bengal region seems wrong. Although the book had a major influence in Bengal, but it was published before Swadeshi started, i.e. in 1904. The book mainly talked about economic exploitation of whole British India, not just of Bengal. The timing of the release of book made it specially popular in Bengal.

https://motherandsriaurobindo.in/_StaticContent/SriAurobindoAshram/-03%20The%20Ashram/Inspiring%20Connections/Sakharam%20Ganesh%20Deuskar.htm

ssver2,
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Anyone have CSAT answerkey link ?
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100 as per forum ias key .. Would it be sufficient?? 

I don't check with many Institutes.. Jitna jada dekhoge utna jada confusion hoga.. To at max +-5 ho skta h as per other Institutes


Will it suffice?? 

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@kartikeybhatt171778  yes groundnut is a source of biofuel but India's Biofuel Policy doesn't mention it. I guess it's because govt doesnt want to divert groundnut as a food source. 


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My UPSC journey is over today & finally its time for me to focus on my job instead of chasing this wild goose. I was lucky in 2016(142), 2017(121) & 2018(107) to clear prelims but not this time around (83+- 2 Shankar).

In the end I have nothing much to regret except that I stagnated my corporate career for ''a higher purpose'' but overall it was a good journey.

Few passing remarks-

1) Luck plays a role in each and every stage- you cant ignore it.

2) Never quit job for this exam- I solved ~ 100 Mocks this time ( more than in my previous attempts given  the extra time) while being in a regular job but in the end all my 5 years summed upto a big zero today. So quitting job wouldnt had made any difference except more financial and mental pain for myself and family over the years.

3) Getting right guidence and company right from beginning is crucial; i wasted 2 mains without good mains prepration.


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@Sherkhan1428 Thanks for your previous reply regarding Forumias test - where I was getting very less marks. I worked hard in following days.

Getting 120+ as per Forumias key in CSP 2020 although I have doubts on 3-4 questions. Got some tukka right!! RIP!!!

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I think 95-100.
Patootie,
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Somebody please upload a genuine answerkey for CSAT
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@sarat_bose I thought so too in the exam, but this is UPSC, I remembered they don't think so much, and refrained from bubbling along those lines. It's a tragedy the way we must guess at the exam's focus : pure logic or accepted terminology in books. IMO with a year to make 100 questions, the examiners sure are a lazy indifferent bunch. 


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@sarat_bose True. The coachings will argue that minimum number of days are not prescribed in the Constitution but it is the gap between two sessions that is mentioned. But I think that both have same implication. Even in Lakshmikant, it is mentioned that the parliament will have to meet aleast two times in a year. In most questions, overanalysis is not required, things should be kept simple. So ans should be A.

oopsie,
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@amar_nitjmech2214 the story is same for me.. getting 98 this time.. would not suffice I think..05 yrs of hard work..and a big zero..it's time to move on I think..i am lucky enough to have a good psu job though..the journey finally ends..


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@amar_nitjmech2214 it takes courage to say this. I wish you all the best. I believe we can still achieve a higher purpose if we are dedicated in any field. 


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How reliable is ForumIAS key. Getting 127.33
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Getting 120 in Paper I from shanker key but only 65 in paper II....any positive words for me??
legendaryAB,awmpuia_renthlei262
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Getting 120 in GS1 from shanker key but only 65 in paper II....any positive words for me??

Key of csat?

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For the question on TRIMS, what is the correct answer? The quantitative restrictions on investments are prohibited.

But TRIMS does NOT deal with services. So we're left with 1 only. But there is no such option.

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@SandyMatash  from where did you check.


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@SandyMatash from where didi you get CSAT answer key... please share it... i request you to kindly share


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Tokyosaid

Getting 120 in GS1 from shanker key but only 65 in paper II....any positive words for me??

Key of csat?

Saw some videos in youtube

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