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Discussions & Questions

  • Is the study material of examrace for optional geography is enough or along with it require to study other books too for a preparation of geography optional for civil services. please guide regarding ( - on )

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    Yes the material is more than sufficient. It includes the latest topics of UPSC like Newbigin's classification. For topic details visit - https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-FlexiPrep-Program/Postal-Courses/Examrace-IAS-Geography-Series.htm

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  • Respected Sir, I am a Pharma graduate, may I take Medical Science as a optional subject for IAS mains? ( - on )

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    List of subjects for IAS are available at - https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-Mains-New-Pattern/IAS-Mains-2013-Official-Notification.html

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  • I am interested in purchasing UPSC CSAT Paper 2 course material. I have following queries:n1. Does material comprises previous years solved papers. ( - on )

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    Material does not include past paper solutions. Other details are available at - https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-FlexiPrep-Program/Postal-Courses/Examrace-IAS-CSAT-Prelims-Paper-II-Series.htm

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  • Required Study Material For UPSC Main Statistics optional Subject ( - on )

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    For statistics study material and sample questions visit - https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/ISS/

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  • Whether your geography postal series notes are enough for optional paper 1 and 2 with newspaper and yojana ? Can i write 200 words with your notes ? sample notes gave only limited words in it ? ( - on )

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    Yes our postal course is more than sufficient. For details and sample preview visit - https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-FlexiPrep-Program/Postal-Courses/Examrace-IAS-Geography-Series.htm

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  • R/M, First of all I would like to thank the entire team. Madam it would be of great help if you can please help me with science and technology videos of class 6-12ncerts.please, Thank you. ( - on )

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    Surely we will try to cover those soon.

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  • I have done B tech in food technology one year ago (2015). So I decided the preparation of IAS exam , please guide me for ias exam pattern and selection of subject for better result. nnThank you ( - on )

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    Kindly choose the subject in which you feel convenient, also have confidence on the subject matter in which you are appearing.

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  • Youbtube channel run by exam race is fabulous but one request is that in geography optional series, plz sort out videos chapter wise. So that it would be convinient to watch. Thankyou. ( - on )

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    Thanks! Videos are arranged topicwise for geography optional at - https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/IAS/Mains/Optional/Geography/

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  • I want to preparation of civil service with Hindi or poltical science subject , so plz tell few advice me that what i should to do? ( - on )

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    Hindi and political science booklist are available at https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-Book-List/

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  • I want botany paper 1&2 material for indian forest services main examination and question paper of batany1&2........... sir is there any printed notes availabe for batany so that i can order onlin ( - on )

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    IFS botany material and solutions to past papers are available at - https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/IFS/

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  • Sir,is practise test papers for pre (IAS) in Hindi language. I want to take that... ( - on )

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    IAS prelims test and MCQs are available at in English language - https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/IAS/Prelims/

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  • Please provide the details of Mains -2016 Geography Optional test series. Thank you in advance. ( - on )

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    Details of Geography Optional Test Series for UPSC Mains are available at - https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/IAS/Mains/Optional/Geography/Test-Series/

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  • I am studying btech 1st year in ECE at RGUKT. Am I eligible for writing IAS exam? ( - on )

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    Yes when you are in your final year of Bachelor's and have completed 21 years of age you can appear for IAS exam.

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  • I am preparing for UPSC with geography optional. I want to buy study material for geography by post. I am living in Ranchi. Can you please tell me how much time after payment ,can i get the study material? ( - on )

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    If the online payment is done we send the material by speed post. For cash on delivery, it usually takes 7-12 business days. The details of the postal course and sample preview are available at - https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-FlexiPrep-Program/

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  • I want prepare for civil services examination 2017 without coaching .what are the best books that are used for my preparation? ( - on )

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    You can refer Examrace postal course available at - https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-FlexiPrep-Program/Postal-Courses/Examrace-IAS-CSAT-Prelims-Paper-II-Series.htm and free videos at Youtube Examrace channel for GS and Prelims CSAT - https://www.youtube.com/c/Examrace

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  • What are the best books for preparation of prelims? ( - on )

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    Examrace IAS Prelims paper 2 postal course covers the range of questions asked in Prelims - https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-FlexiPrep-Program/Postal-Courses/Examrace-IAS-CSAT-Prelims-Paper-II-Series.htm

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  • Respected Madam (Geography teacher), It is my humble request to you to provide the ppt or same printable material of MODELS IN GEOGRAPHY ( You taught in videos). ( - on )

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    The printable material for the lectures is available at - https://www.examrace.com/Study-Material/Geography/

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  • Sir can I choose Urdu as medium for writing in mains ( - on )

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    You will have to maintain a common language across all papers including GS and optionals.

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  • I want to know how can I do my preparation without join coaching ? Which books and lectures can be useful to help prepare for exam of IAS? ( - on )

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    We recommend that you do extensive self-study, joining coaching centers would be more waste of time. Start with NCERT and read the Hindu Daily. You can refer the free video tutorials we have at - https://www.youtube.com/c/Examrace

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  • Do I have to read the whole syllabus of all subjects for prelims and mains? ( - on )

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    Yes you need to cover the complete syllabus for prelims and mains.

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  • I have passed 12 this year and i got 94% in commerce and i want to prepare for IAS but I am confused which subject should I choose for graduation which also help me as optional for UPSC?i want economics ( - on )

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    Please refer the following video which will help you in deciding optional paper for UPSC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfCOX0r_EKA

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  • prelims examinations are common to all or we can opt subjects like geography etc....? ( - on )

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    The pattern has few years back and now it is common paper for prelims. For prelims there are 2 papers, paper 1 is general studies and paper 2 is aptitude testing, for IAS CSAT you can refer https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-FlexiPrep-Program/Postal-Courses/Examrace-IAS-CSAT-Prelims-Paper-II-Series.htm

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  • I will be preparing for Civil Services for 2017; regarding the main optional papers for languages, is it possible to write the main papers in English & also choose English as our Indian Language? ( - on )

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    You must write all the papers in a common language, you can opt English there. You can also choose English Literature as a optional paper. Both are entirely different.

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  • I have completed my graduation in science. but i have not taken Major and my % is only 49. but sir, i am very interested UPSC exams. Is there any restricted on percentage and in general subject? ( - on )

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    IAS eligibility conditions are available at - https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-Exam-Pattern/IAS-Eligibility-Conditions.html

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  • I want to know about the citizenship criteria for IAS. Actually my family dwells in nepal and I want to fight for civil services in India. ( - on )

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    For the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service, a candidate must be a citizen of India.

    For other services, a candidate must be either:
    (a) A citizen of India, or
    (b) a subject of Nepal, or
    (c) a subject of Bhutan, or
    (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India. or
    (e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

    Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
    Provided further that candidates belonging to categories (b), (c) and (d) above will not be eligible for appointment to the Indian Foreign Service.
    A candidate, in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.

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  • I got 52% in graduation, So will It create any Problem For Civil Service Exam.. Specially At the Time Of Interview? Please Clear My Doubts.. ( - on )

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    Good percent in examination do matter but is not teh sole criterai for success. Since teh proportion of interview in Civils iss so less that if you do well in Mains you will automatically surpass the issues in interview.

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  • How to prepare for IAS Exam? ( - on )

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    Please check out the preparation tips for IAS- https://www.examrace.com/IAS/CSE-Success-Tips-Tricks/ and postal courses details are available at-https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-FlexiPrep-Program/

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  • I want to prepare before the exams and now I have passed class X . What should I do? ( - on )

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    IAS examination at the earliest can be given in the final year of your bachelor's course, however if you want to start at this age it is considered as the best option. You have ample time for self-study, so try to cover all NCERTs class 6 to 12 (Science and Social Science). Practice a lot of mental ability and numerical ability questions. Do a thorough reading of the newspapers specifically the editorial section. You can also think about choosing the optional and start working on that optional as per the syllabus.

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  • I am interested in IAS so please tell me that after graduation should I do post graduation? ( - on )

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    To appear in IAS the minimum eligibility is graduation, so you can appear in IAS without a postgraduate degree. However, to secure your career, it is good to pursue post graduation along with your preparation for IAS examination.

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  • Sir, Is this true that upsc decreased age limit for civil service? ( - on )

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    No final decisions have come up regarding this isssue. This issue was in consideration under UPA government but after the shift in government no final decision has come up. It was proposed that the age limit must be reduced from 32 to 26 years considering the fact that the person completes graduation at an average age of 21 years and has 5 years in hand to clear the examination. However, no final wording is yet released and we suggest that you wait for the coming notification and check out the age limits then.

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  • Are no.of attempts for IAS and IFS exam separate? being belonging to general category can I give IAS and IFS exam 4 times each? for both IAS and IFS exam can I choose mechanical engineering ? ( - on )

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    Since the prelims is now common for IAS and IFS, you can appear for prelims examination 4 times. Mechanical engineering is a optional that is common in both IAS and IFS examination.

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  • I have doubts about IAS (civil group) examination. I need help about how to study and how to prepare from earlier age? ( - on )

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    You must cover NCERT class 6 to 12 for science and social science, refer one monthly magazine, one good newspaper like The Hindu. You can refer https://www.examrace.com/IAS/IAS-FlexiPrep-Program/Postal-Courses/ for postal courses on various optionals for mains and Prelims papers.

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