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Please anybody throw some light on how to attempt the ethics paper like whether we should attempt case studies first or the ques ans??? And how much time to be given to case studies in the exam. I had given half the time to both the sections and attempted case studies later and got 80 marks. So i want to increase the score beyond 100. Please help!! Thank You.
In my opinion, Case studies should be dealt before. and Time should be given proportionate to marks. Means Case studies in 80 minutes would be good. Btw I too score exactly same last year. What Mistake do you think, you had made last year?
I think, My answers in case studies were not too the point and targeted. Moreover as I had taken half the time in doing it, I rushed through section 1 questions. Even after exam, I felt I didn't do well but was expecting at least 90-100.
In my opinion, Case studies should be dealt before. and Time should be given proportionate to marks. Means Case studies in 80 minutes would be good. Btw I too score exactly same last year. What Mistake do you think, you had made last year?
I think, My answers in case studies were not too the point and targeted. Moreover as I had taken half the time in doing it, I rushed through section 1 questions. Even after exam, I felt I didn't do well but was expecting at least 90-100.
i attempted first the section 1 and then the case studies. So towards the end i rushed through two case studies so couldn't give concrete solutions and their explanations. This time i will first attempt case studies because i think there is more scope to score in case studies as compared to first section. Is giving 1.45 hr for case studies worth it???
In my opinion, Case studies should be dealt before. and Time should be given proportionate to marks. Means Case studies in 80 minutes would be good. Btw I too score exactly same last year. What Mistake do you think, you had made last year?
I think, My answers in case studies were not too the point and targeted. Moreover as I had taken half the time in doing it, I rushed through section 1 questions. Even after exam, I felt I didn't do well but was expecting at least 90-100.
i attempted first the section 1 and then the case studies. So towards the end i rushed through two case studies so couldn't give concrete solutions and their explanations. This time i will first attempt case studies because i think there is more scope to score in case studies as compared to first section. Is giving 1.45 hr for case studies worth it???
yes,,, i did the same mistake last time... this yr i will also attempt case studies first
substantial time shud be given to case studies in my opinion.they shud be attempted first and they have high ROI compared to open ended vague questions in first half.for the first half questions wether i write in one hour or two hours my answers will remain same vague kinds.
kisi bhale insaan ke paas famous SC guidelines ya judgemments ki list hai? @Etat have u got.?..i saw ur compilations but its lacking in this respect...have u got any list?
Direct Questions: 1. Shoot the definition or mentioned point directly in first intro/para. 2. Analyse the given question by examples (examples from current affais or own). But mention only relevant examples. 3. Conclude the answer (by adding terminology which in syllabus).
Case studies: 1. Identify ethical concerns : Mention situation and terminology related to it. (Eg: Ethical Dilemma, empathy, humanity etc) 2. Analyse from various perspectives and ways. (Various ways to do the work, who will suffer, what is right and wrong? etc.) 3. DO NOT TAKE A SIDE in ETHICS PAPER. Just present best possible ways at the end.
Time division: 14 Questions = 6 Cases + 8 Questions :: One and half Hour = Questions (8 Qs = 10 min each approx.) :: 1 hour = Cases (6 cases= 10min each approx.) Rest of time goes for reading questions (bcoz questions are Gigantic) Go for a sequence, 2 Qs, 2 cases, 2 Qs, 2 Cases, 2Qs, 2 Cases,2 Qs. It helps. Start with well known ones. Prepare Terminologies mentioned in syllabus. Attempt ALL Questions, ALL Questions are important, Do not Stay at single question forever. ALL D BEST.
My humble suggestions based on scoring 110 last year without much knowledge of theory:
1. Do not follow a fixed structure taught by famous teachers in Delhi. Usually answers end up looking similar and papers lower in the stack might get penalised.
2. The case studies usually a dominant theme I feel. Like corruption in public service last year.
So being prepared for few broad themes might help.
3. Try to write in a normal tone/style rather than an expert quoting many philosophers / models of ethics.
4. However if you manage to keep your simple with technicality smartly woven in, there cannot be anything better.
5. Many questions last years were very very basic and specific to you.
Write these from the heart reflecting a balanced personality fit to be an IAS officer.
Again I might have been lucky and I do not claim to have deciphered what UPSC seeks.
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Btw I too score exactly same last year.
What Mistake do you think, you had made last year?
I think, My answers in case studies were not too the point and targeted. Moreover as I had taken half the time in doing it, I rushed through section 1 questions. Even after exam, I felt I didn't do well but was expecting at least 90-100.
Direct Questions:
1. Shoot the definition or mentioned point directly in first intro/para.
2. Analyse the given question by examples (examples from current affais or own). But mention only relevant examples.
3. Conclude the answer (by adding terminology which in syllabus).
Case studies:
1. Identify ethical concerns : Mention situation and terminology related to it. (Eg: Ethical Dilemma, empathy, humanity etc)
2. Analyse from various perspectives and ways. (Various ways to do the work, who will suffer, what is right and wrong? etc.)
3. DO NOT TAKE A SIDE in ETHICS PAPER. Just present best possible ways at the end.
Time division:
14 Questions = 6 Cases + 8 Questions
:: One and half Hour = Questions (8 Qs = 10 min each approx.)
:: 1 hour = Cases (6 cases= 10min each approx.)
Rest of time goes for reading questions (bcoz questions are Gigantic)
Go for a sequence, 2 Qs, 2 cases, 2 Qs, 2 Cases, 2Qs, 2 Cases,2 Qs. It helps.
Start with well known ones.
Prepare Terminologies mentioned in syllabus.
Attempt ALL Questions, ALL Questions are important, Do not Stay at single question forever.
ALL D BEST.
1. Do not follow a fixed structure taught by famous teachers in Delhi. Usually answers end up looking similar and papers lower in the stack might get penalised.
2. The case studies usually a dominant theme I feel. Like corruption in public service last year.
So being prepared for few broad themes might help.
3. Try to write in a normal tone/style rather than an expert quoting many philosophers / models of ethics.
4. However if you manage to keep your simple with technicality smartly woven in, there cannot be anything better.
5. Many questions last years were very very basic and specific to you.
Write these from the heart reflecting a balanced personality fit to be an IAS officer.
Again I might have been lucky and I do not claim to have deciphered what UPSC seeks.