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Essay topics for Mains 2010

Essay consist of 200 marks Following topics are important for essay Climate Change and Sustainable Development Internal security issues of INDIA Health sector reforms Changing role of women in society Free Trade and protectionism Impact of Technology on human life and environment try writing essay on these topics of atleast 1200 words all d best

Sources for sociology optional !!!!!

Sociology paper I Abraham and Morgan for thinkers Harlombus Bottommore Anthony Giddens B.A & M.A IGNOU notes   Sociology paper II Nadeem hasnain Sanskritisation by M.N Shrinivas C N Rao G S GHURYE B.A & M.A IGNOU notes For case studies refer Times of India,  The Hindu newspaper,yojana,kurukshetra

Sources for HISTORY optional

Hi friends if you are opting for history as your optional here is the list of books you can refer Modern  (Indian freedom struggle) Bipin Chandra : Indian freedom of struggle Grover & Grover : Modern Indian history NCERT : Modern India Medieval   Satish Chandra part I covering sultanate Satish Chandra part II covering mughal era J.L Mehta NCERT : medieval india  Ancient D N JHA NCERT Romila thapar A L Basham : A wonder called India World History B .L. Mukherjee Jain & Mathur : World history NCERT Norman lowe IGNOU material ,delhi university material, internet sources can be used for all the topics. Study according to syllabus ,take one topic and then go to the books. Special issues of pratiyogita darpan ,wizard and chronicle help in revision pracitising answer writing by solving previous years question papers makes one ready to face the exam with relevant knowledge For marking places and twenty words short note make notes ,refer spectrum publicatio

"Motivate yourself"

The Future depends on what we do in the Present - MAHATMA GANDHI  Seek the lofty by reading,hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day -THORNTON WILDER We are what we repeatedly do ,EXCELLENCE ,therefore is not an act but a habit - ARISTOTLE Knowing is not enough; we must apply Willing is not enough;we must do - GOETHE Keep motivating yourself to reach the highest pedestal of life

Selection of Optionals!!!!! crucial point

It is one of the most important thing when one decide to go for this exam i.e Optional selection For mains examination one has to prepare two optionals. The study of these optionals is upto graduate or post graduate level. Therefore choosing the right optional is important as it maximise the chances of success in this exam. Criteria for choosing the optional 1.One's interest (its very important!!!!!) for one has to study the subject for a long time.    having an interesting subject makes study more easier. 2.Guidance ,its very important as otherwise one get confuse which source to use and which not. 3.Books,Study materials should be accessible ,for some subjects its get difficult to find study material   so selecting those subjects which have study material available ,makes it easy to prepare. The list for optional subjects is available on www.upsc.gov.in

2011 civil services examination

Hi,  For those who want to appear for civil services exam(UPSC) in 2011. Prelims pattern will change in 2011 ,there would be APTITUDE TEST. still speculations is going on as to how it would be ,but the mains pattern and interview will remain as previously. For your information about the pattern of UPSC examination There are three phases of this exam which takes around one year to complete. 1.Prelims 2.Mains 3.Interview Prelims act as screening for candidates ,it is objective in nature,takes place in june. Mains is descriptive and its marks are counted for final evaluation it consist of compulsory language papers ,General Studies papers (I&II) ,Optional I papers,Optional II papers,Essay ,it consist of 2000 marks,takes place in October-November Interview is test of one persona,how that person is ,decision making capabilties,it consist of  300 marks,it takes place in March-April this is just to give you an overall idea about exam. For guidance and counselling

Congratulations !!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!  to those who have cleared their prelims and are getting ready for the second phase of  civil services examination. Its time to utilise the oppurtunity that you have got to the maximum Remember you can make it by taking care of this part of examination MAINS decide about your rank and post mostly as it is of 2000 marks and interview of 300 marks only. ALL D BEST make the most of it For guidance on mains you can contact aimcivilservices@gmail.com