Sample Answers

— Civil Services Examination takes 6 hours and 500 marks to test 3 years of BA Hons. syllabus. Therefore, it is important to first have a grip on the gigantic syllabus. The previous post on PSIR answer-writing was just to show you my way of consolidating the optional. Only when the key points are clear in your mind will you be able to write an answer effectively within the time limit.
— The next step is to start writing answers in your own registers as well as a test series. You can get an idea that I used short paragraphs and points. I kept my answer script neat. I presented my points logically and never strayed away from the question.
— The red marks are my own corrections as I checked my answers myself. I highlighted important lines are for quick revisions before the examination.