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S. Inbasekar
B. Tech
History
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hanks for your help in reaching my desired goal. I especially liked the exam oriented study material prepared after meticulous research. The weekly tests based on the UPSC pattern again helped me keep track of the progress and areas that needed improvement. The classroom guidance by the staff at Direction proved beneficial. Overall, an ideal guidance center... Thanks to team Direction for all the help.
With regards to my suggestions for students appearing for the IAS, I would like the future aspirants to dispel the thought that certain optionals are rewarding and other are dangerous. It is only our interest in the optional and sincere preparation that determines our score in CSF. I had chosen History as my main subject, and instead of going for extreme preparation through long written notes, I concentrated only on fundamental material (NCERT books on History & IGNOU notes). The examination is not testing our academic talents but our ability to put down the right answer to the point raised, logical arguments and lucid presentations. So, I would like the students to remember that. Don’t read too many books, it is only the clarity of perception that is being tested not our academic brilliance.
(My History Score: History I: 168, History 2: 172, Total 340)
My preparation in GS at Direction seems to have worked superbly well. I had put all my answers in bullets and points with lot of subheadings. I had got a GS score of 365 (GS Part I=234/300 & GS Part II= 131/300).
It seems to me from my hindsight, that simply covering the entire GS paper any giving broad coverage to all subjects will get us good GS score.
In essay I have a score of 138/200. I feel that marks I got were due to short presentation (just 7 pages). A dramatic beginning and touching ending are very important for the essay. In my essay on “Civil Servants Neutrality”, I ended the essay by arguing that even though Neutrality is a tough quality to civil servant under trying circumstances. “It (Civil Service is a noble cause & worthy of sacrifice”, and I quoted the work of yesteryear British Collector O’ Malley who said about his work as a District Collector, “The collector has a life of dog, but he knows that he has the work of a Man.”
I feel that instead of a tepid, lukewarm & dull essay, essay with an inspiring, emotional & mind provoking quotes and arguments that are logical can fetch good marks. Presence of mind is important.
Finally, I would conclude that only perseverance would yield success. “Rome was not built in a single day. I we are not able to clear in the 1st attempt, in spite of sincere preparation, Heavens is not lost. Analysing the weakness in our last preparation ( at simply casual musings) would plug the hole in our preparation. I wish them good luck.
S. Inbasekar
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Tamil Nadu Police Service
