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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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1.  Labour RC answer d

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/social-sector-investment-political-stability-economic-growth-central-to-the-market-4468547/

2.rt to privacy answer c

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/privacy-in-the-digital-age/article19446279.ece

3. Wetland answer c

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/Missing-the-wetlands-for-the-water/article14386344.ece

4. Asset answer A

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/asset-allocation-is-key-to-good-investing/articleshow/56176386.cms

5. Foreign investment volatility answer B

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/The-foreign-hand-isn’t-enough/article14626733.ece

6. River interlinking answer A

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-water-crisis-drought-marathwada-latur-water-train-2771756/

7. Economic freedom answer c

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/why-go-to-school/article19589300.ece

8. Urban body frst part answer A second part B

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/water-tankers-delhi-scam-maharashtra-urban-local-bodies-cities-at-crossroads-theres-no-such-thing-as-free-water-2867685/

9. 85% agriculture first part c second part D

https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/for-rural-transformation-heres-what-india-must-focus-on/412413/

10. Spanish ship answer D

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2011/07/food-ark/

11. Children malnutrition answer A

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/a-cost-we-cant-afford-the-human-and-economic-costs-of-malnutrition-and-how-india-can-end-this-scourge/

12.pusa arhar answer C

https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/cea-arvind-subramanian-unveils-delhi-pollution-fighter-the-humble-arhar-dal/441682/

13. Dam monsoon answer is C (beacause it talks about space before monsoon ::not during monsoon) eliminates D option

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/how-dams-can-control-floods/article24794603.ece

14. Bank credit growth answer C

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/credit-growth-bank-credit-commercial-banks-rbi-3086851/

15. Genome editing answer C


https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/eu-may-restrict-genome-editing-of-crops-scientists/article6238640.ece

16. Solid waste answer C

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/cant-sweep-it-under-the-carpet-waste-management-in-india-3053381/

17. Religious freedom answer B

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/anand-margi-triple-talaq-religious-custom-constitutional-freedom-3736042/

18 biotech regulation first part answer B second part C ( epw article attached)

19. Economic liberalisation first part C second part D (epw attached)

 351639521-Liberalisation-by-Deepak-Nayyar.pdf203888898-Genetically-Modifi-Ed-Crops-Policy-Logjam.pdf

20. gas renewable unable to find..







great yaar, i think coachings r not doing even half of what we r doing to get correct answers in RC...

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Regarding Asset Allocation question, the most appropriate answer should be A.

It was taken from this article and focus is clearly on diversification to minimize risks

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/asset-allocation-is-key-to-good-investing/articleshow/56176386.cms

Same condition m stuck exactly at the borderline..post unlock i couldnt get time to revise csat 

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Tokyosaid

1.  Labour RC answer d

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/social-sector-investment-political-stability-economic-growth-central-to-the-market-4468547/

2.rt to privacy answer c

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/privacy-in-the-digital-age/article19446279.ece

3. Wetland answer c

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/Missing-the-wetlands-for-the-water/article14386344.ece

4. Asset answer A

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/asset-allocation-is-key-to-good-investing/articleshow/56176386.cms

5. Foreign investment volatility answer B

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/The-foreign-hand-isn’t-enough/article14626733.ece

6. River interlinking answer A

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-water-crisis-drought-marathwada-latur-water-train-2771756/

7. Economic freedom answer c

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/why-go-to-school/article19589300.ece

8. Urban body frst part answer A second part B

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/water-tankers-delhi-scam-maharashtra-urban-local-bodies-cities-at-crossroads-theres-no-such-thing-as-free-water-2867685/

9. 85% agriculture first part c second part D

https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/for-rural-transformation-heres-what-india-must-focus-on/412413/

10. Spanish ship answer D

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2011/07/food-ark/

11. Children malnutrition answer A

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/a-cost-we-cant-afford-the-human-and-economic-costs-of-malnutrition-and-how-india-can-end-this-scourge/

12.pusa arhar answer C

https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/cea-arvind-subramanian-unveils-delhi-pollution-fighter-the-humble-arhar-dal/441682/

13. Dam monsoon answer is C (beacause it talks about space before monsoon ::not during monsoon) eliminates D option

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/how-dams-can-control-floods/article24794603.ece

14. Bank credit growth answer C

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/credit-growth-bank-credit-commercial-banks-rbi-3086851/

15. Genome editing answer C


https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/eu-may-restrict-genome-editing-of-crops-scientists/article6238640.ece

16. Solid waste answer C

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/cant-sweep-it-under-the-carpet-waste-management-in-india-3053381/

17. Religious freedom answer B

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/anand-margi-triple-talaq-religious-custom-constitutional-freedom-3736042/

18 biotech regulation first part answer B second part C ( epw article attached)

19. Economic liberalisation first part C second part D (epw attached)

 351639521-Liberalisation-by-Deepak-Nayyar.pdf203888898-Genetically-Modifi-Ed-Crops-Policy-Logjam.pdf

20. gas renewable unable to find..







Bhai are u sure..as per your analysis all right except 2.... But I think I m on border due to coaching institutes variability

Yes ..aac to above mentioned article...rtp should include some state institutions and state role in regulationg priavte parties..

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Mrunal'answer key out

ishitatri,
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hey guys, someone plz clear my doubt regarding AI Q - Vision IAS key gives examples of "I am AI" and " Daddy's car" songs as examples of AI composed songs, but there's is a catch - Artists has to rearrange words/sentences of composed by AI, as they were not meaningful. So is 'meaningful stories and songs' option right?


here are the links for reference 

1. https://qz.com/790523/daddys-car-the-first-song-ever-written-by-artificial-intelligence-is-actually-pretty-good/ 

2. https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/31/17777008/artificial-intelligence-taryn-southern-amper-music 

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@Tokyo Have tried it in past 2 years whenevr RC has no clear answers from coaching institutes


bhai u have this reverse searching in previous year RC question...has it worked with upsc thought process...

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Also Vajiram key's examples of short shorties: " Sunspring" and " Its not a game" are not meaningful.

I couldn't find any wholly AI composed meaningful stories or songs. So,could B be right option?


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About "Asset allocation" passage, the answer would be D. The passage is clearly telling that no matter wherever you invest money, it is always at risk, even idle money in banks can vanish due to bankruptcy, even homes can lose value. I am also getting that que wrong.

In "Right to privacy" passage, answer would be either A or D because 2nd statement is what whole passage is about. 


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Regarding 2 questions that Vision has answered differently- rukhmabai and desher katha, I was initially skeptical. But now I am convinced that they have got it right.
desher katha is a Bengali translation of ideas of moderates who critiqued british impact on indian economy. Deuskar was a marathi domiciled in bengal, who wanted to propagate Shivajis ideal of a united hindu rashtra. desh in his book refers to india as a nation. not bengal. This one is most likely correct.


rukhmabais case specifically revolved around 2 main points- her husband wanted to reinstate conjugal rights, while she wanted to dismiss the case as her consent was not sought as a child bride. right to education doesnt feature in the picture. it may be extrapolated as a larger debate but had no bearing in the case. This one can go either way depending on upsc.


feel free to share thoughts.

plmokn25688524,
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Just out of curiosity, i compared the

UPSC 2019 offical key for CSAT ONLY for PASSAGE question and the answers provided  by EXAMRACE's passage answers.

So they got 10-11 passage question wrong

(With all due respect to Mam and her efforts)

So the Maximum variation  is 35-36 MARKS, if one considers 2.5 + (-0.83) *11


Given the range, difficulty level of this year's passages i think CSAT BORDERLINE guys have some hope!!!

Padh lo Pantar log, iss saal nahi toh agle saal kaam aajayega. Cheers ;)

NISHKAM KARMA !!!

Yes, I have followed her Geography lessons but as far as CSAT concerned, I am heavily disappointed... Don't take clues from there.. 

Rise from Ashes,
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About "Asset allocation" passage, the answer would be D. The passage is clearly telling that no matter wherever you invest money, it is always at risk, even idle money in banks can vanish due to bankruptcy, even homes can lose value. I am also getting that que wrong.

In "Right to privacy" passage, answer would be either A or D because 2nd statement is what whole passage is about. 


bhai crux and assumption behind passage was, diversifying risk....read first few lines of para..u  will get the message...also the passage from where it is lifted ..is calling for risk diversification....

in rtp....according to passage and from where (hindu article) the answer is A

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@Tokyo Have tried it in past 2 years whenevr RC has no clear answers from coaching institutes


bhai u have this reverse searching in previous year RC question...has it worked with upsc thought process...

Rau ias key is out...how reliable it is?? Though score improves as per rauias 

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to bhailogon bakar chaalu !!

MDR;Digital signature,zamindar,methane,cloud etc etc ki yaad gaai:smile:

Sahi me bhai😂😂

plmokn25688524,
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Tokyosaid

@Tokyo Have tried it in past 2 years whenevr RC has no clear answers from coaching institutes


bhai u have this reverse searching in previous year RC question...has it worked with upsc thought process...

Rau ias key is out...how reliable it is?? Though score improves as per rauias 

Plz share it

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@JamesMoriarty  thanks . Major differences? 


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In quant que, that 1 foot answer one, it is 1 foot or 0.25 foot? I think 0.25 is right coz you can measure 1 foot 3 times and subtract from 3.25. I have marked 1 foot, so can anybody tell what's the final answer?
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Looking at #upscprelims2020 paper 1.

The paper setter seems to Environmentalist farmer. 😂😂😂

Not expecting cutoff to be more than 90 this year.

Source : twitter

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Tokyosaid

@Tokyo Have tried it in past 2 years whenevr RC has no clear answers from coaching institutes


bhai u have this reverse searching in previous year RC question...has it worked with upsc thought process...

Rau ias key is out...how reliable it is?? Though score improves as per rauias 

bhai..altough it has some errors in RC...But till now it is most relieble...

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In quant que, that 1 foot answer one, it is 1 foot or 0.25 foot? I think 0.25 is right coz you can measure 1 foot 3 times and subtract from 3.25. I have marked 1 foot, so can anybody tell what's the final answer?

its 0.25 ft..we had to simply find Hcf...n this too coachings has made mistake...

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Tokyosaid

@Tokyo Have tried it in past 2 years whenevr RC has no clear answers from coaching institutes


bhai u have this reverse searching in previous year RC question...has it worked with upsc thought process...

Rau ias key is out...how reliable it is?? Though score improves as per rauias 

bhai..altough it has some errors in RC...But till now it is most relieble...

Bhai errors kaunse btana ....because it give me hope 

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