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Mains 2009 Test Series – First Time in Bangalore
Namma IAS in association with Ajit Sinha is bringing GS -Mains Test Series in Bangalore . If you have cleared prelims and would like to test yourself and from Bangalore , Kindly contact Namma IAS . [http://nammaias.blogspot.com] The tests will run parallel to that which runs at EBS in Delhi . Since 3 Tess are done , remaing 7 tests will be offered . Discussions : Based on the response Ajit Sir has agreed to come to Bangalore once in a month when complete discussions can be held . Of course we have our own experts discussing the model answer .
Public Administration UPSC Prelims 2009 Key ( Solution)
Hi All i know every one is scouting places fo rthe key ..
You can find the key here
http://www.braintreeworld.com/key.html
But there are some mistakes in the key . Here are 17 Questions which I guess the answeres given by them is wrong .
These Questions are
14 ) NPA and MCA — And japanes Elitist ?? I thought French were elitist as opposed to Japanese
24) Judicial Control — Adjudication ?? I thought only 2,3,4
37 ) Accounts not maintained by CAG ??
46 ) Chris Agrysis on positive hindrance??
55 ) Fayol on decentralisation .. I believed all 3 correct
57) Supervisory control ?
71) Directorate ..
Always a specialist ???
77) SFC 1 is wrong ?? I thougt both
A & R
79) a 80 ) b
86) Bernard on org decisions I though 1 , 3 , 4 ( a)
90) Please note o/p of a group .. Squeler is not for o/p of a group
91) Behavioural i thought 1 n 3
93) Social system — I thought Roethsberger ??
94) Systems Theory — I thought d ( equilbrium — I thought both +ve n -ve entropy n systems open n close )
99) ??
110) ferel heady i thought b ??( Bureaucracy has func autonomy)
117) Central Civils service commison ?? i thought France
Kindly do put ur views on these .
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Detailed Stratergy For Sanskrit in UPSC
1> Study Material :
Sanskrit study material is pretty difficult to get . However in the market we find Upkar Publications Sanskrit by Dr Mitilesh Pandey . One can also approach Dr Rajendra Kumar for his compilation of notes which he has maintained form all his previous students .
2> Way to go about
The syllabus can be spilt into 1> Grammar 2> Non Grammar part .
A better explanation can be got by analysing the syllabus as follows
Paper-I
There will be three questions which must be answered in Sanskrit. The remaining questions must be answered either in Sanskrit or in the medium of examination opted by the candidate.
Section-A
- Significant features of the grammar, with particular stress on Sanjna, Sandhi, Karaka, Samasa, Kartari and Karmani vacyas (voice usages) (to be answered in Sanskrit).
This is the Grammar part which is also very scoring . -
- Main characteristics of Vedic Sanskrit language.
- Prominent features of classical Sanskrit language.
- Contribution of Sanskrit to linguistic studies . [ To be answered in Medium of Exam]
Generally one question comes from this part . All the answers are well defined . So possibility of high marks
- General Knowledge of
- Literary history of Sanskit,———- [ To be prepared in Medium of Exam]
- Principal trends of literary criticism —– One question from here . Since answer is well known and scientific .High marks
- Ramayana,
- Mahabharata —————— A cursory look on these two would be fine
- The origin and development of literary geners of:
- Mahakavya
- Rupaka (drama)
- Katha
- Akhyayika
- Campu
- Khandakavya
- Muktaka Kavya. ——————- on these Its advised to skip . Because more effort is needed and you have option to skip . One is generally advised to avoid this Question
Section-B
- Essentials of Indian Culture with stress on
- Purusarthas-
- Samskaras-
- Varnasramavyavastha
- Arts and fine arts
- Technical sciences ———————— To be answered in Medium of Exam
- Trends of Indian Philosophy
- Mimansa
- Vedanta
- Nyaya
- Vaisesika
- Sankhya
- Yoga
- Bauddha
- Jaina
- Carvaka ————————————– Skip this question
- Short Essay in Sanskrit ———————— One place where marks varies [ Not a very high scoring area]
- Unseen passage with the questions, to be answered in Sanskrit. —————– High Scoring area. Simple questions will be given . If u can understand Sanskrit then you can definitely score here
Paper-II
Question from Group 4 is to be answered in Sanskrit only. Question from Groups 1, 2 and 3 are to be answered either in Sanskrit or in the medium opted by the candidate.
Section-A
General study of the following groups:-
- Group 1
- Raghuvamsam-Kalidasa
- Kumarasambhavam-Kalidasa
- Kiratarjuniyam-Bharavi
- Sisupalavadham-Magha
- Naisadhiyacaritam-Sriharsa
- Kadambari-Banabhatta
- Dasakumaracaritam -Dandin
- Sivarajyodayam-S.B. Varnekar—————————– Before hand preperation .[ So medium scoring ]
- Group 2
- Isavasyopanisad
- Bhagavadgita
- Sundarakanda of Valmiki’s Ramayana
- Arthasastra of Kautilya
- Group 3
- Svapnavasavadattam- Bhasa
- Abhijnanasakuntalam- Kalidasa
- Mrcchakatikam-Sudraka
- Mudraraksasam-Visakhadatta
- Uttararamacaritam- Bhavabhuti
- Ratnavali-Sriharshavardhana
- Venisamharam- Bhattanarayana———————— Advised to Skip
- Group 4
- Short notes in Sanskrit on the following
- Meghadutam-Kalidasa
- Nitisatakam-Bhartrhari
- Panchtantra-
- Rajatarangini-Kalhana
- Harsacaritam-Banabhatta
- Amarukasatakam-Amaruka
- Gitagovindam-Jayadeva—————————— To be answered in Sanskrit . Pre preperation is necessary
Section-B
Questions from Groups 1 & 2 are to be answered in Sanskrit only. (Questions from Groups 3 & 4 are to be answered in Sanskrit or in the medium opted by the candidate).
This Section will require first hand reading of the following selected texts :-
- Group 1
- Raghuvansam-Canto I, Verses 1 to 10
- Kumarasambhavam-Canto I, Verses 1 to 10
- Kiratarjuniyam-Canto I, Verses 1 to 10—————- To be answered in Sanskrit . [ High score area]
- Group 2
- Isavasyopanisad-verses-1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 15 and 18
- Bhagavatgita II chapter verses 13 to 25
- Sundarakandam of Valmiki Canto 15, Verses 15 to 30 (Geeta Press Edition)———— To be answered in Skt [ High Score area]
- Group 3
- Meghadutam-verses 1 to 10
- Nitisatakam-Verses 1 to 10 (Edited by D.D. Kosambi Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Publication)
- Kadambari-Sukanasopadesa (only)————————————————- To be answered in English
- Group 4
- Svapnavasavadattam Act VI
- Abhijnansakuntalam Act IV verses 15 to 30 (M.R. Kale Edition)
- Uttararamacaritam Act 1 verses 31 to 47 (M.R. Kale Edition)——————————- Skip
The above stratergy will enable one to answer all the questions as of UPSC .
For further guidance please contact Dr .Rajendra Kumar @9818559711.
PS: I was reffered to Dr Rajendra Kumar by Sharat who is a IAS 2006 and cleared with Sanskrit optional . Actually there are many others whom Sir has guided with Sanskrit .
Civil Service and Sanskrit
Sanskrit is a subject which has been known for scoring thorught the life of a student ..but yet we find very few takers of Sanskrit in UPSC . The main reason being lack of reliable materials in the market and over advertisements of sucess of other subjects . After much enquiry I did research into the Subjects and syllabus and here are the findings .
Advantages
1> The sylabus is small and limited [ Means there cannot be a total surprise in the question paper . One has to just write what he is prepared on] .
2> Sanskrit is scientific , if u already learnt Sanskrit ..you would have realised this . Thus much scoring . Infact It has given some aspirants as high as 450 .
3> Every year there are some people who have cleared with Sanskrit like Sharat , Ritu etc of recent . [ Best part is u can directly speak to them to know the pit falls]
4> After speaking to Sharat , I got the reference of Dr Rajendra Kumar who teaches Sanskrit for UPSC .He is a nice gentleman who is ready to help aspirants to great level . He can be reached at 9818559711 . [ This is for the benifit of aspirants , not for telemarketers] If you are a aspirant and seeking some serious guidance then he is one of the best option . He has maintained notes which is a contribution of his students who have cleared UPSC via Sanskrit . I have the copy of notes [ hard copy not digitized] .
5> Genrally one has studied Sanskrit more than Geography or other subject ..
I hope this provides some insight into Sanskrit for UPSC .
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