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Under the Guidance of Ajay Kumar Singh (B. Tech. IIT Roorkee, Director & Founder: Vision IAS)

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All INDIA GENERAL STUDIES MAINS TEST SERIES 2021: STARTING – JANUARY 3, 2021
25 TESTS (5 Fundamental + 12 Advanced + 8 Full Length Tests)
(Current Affairs + Value Addition Material + Supplementary Material: Soft Copy Only)*
- Team Vision IAS
ANSWER WRITING EVALUATION PROGRAM:
OFFLINE / ONLINE
Experts Support: Personal Interaction / Telephonic Discussion / Email Interaction
(Personalized Scheduling)
Fee Structure: 23000 (incl. all taxes) : Module No. 1253 Note:
1. Aspirants can reschedule the test date based on their plan. (POSTPONE, BUT
Program Objective: This is a comprehensive and intensive ‘interactive’ (offline/online) test series
NOT PREPONE)
program focusing on sincere IAS Aspirants who will appear in Civil Service Exam
2021. Our experts provide step by step guidance to aspirants for understanding the 2. Offline Tests (Flexible): Every day of the week, 10 AM & 2 PM (THURSDAY
concepts of the subject and prepare them for effective answer writing. CLOSED)
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preparation process dynamic and give personalized attention to individual aspirants and Sind Bank), Dr Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi-110009
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PHILOSOPHY: The pattern of UPSC Mains exam is very dynamic and unpredictable. Therefore, Mock Test papers should be designed based on latest pattern of UPSC. Our team frames the
questions (F, CA, FCA, U) with different difficulty level (E, M, D, V) in the Mock test papers. So that the aspirants can simulate the UPSC exam in real sense, understand the demand
of the exam and develop effective writing skills.

Flexible Schedule: Rescheduling as per the choice of the aspirant. (POSTPONE, BUT NOT PREPONE)

Last Date: 15 days before mains 2021

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▪ Answer format (Synopsis) of Mock Test paper
▪ Analysis of Mock Test papers based on difficulty level & nature of questions.

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FUNDAMENTAL LEVEL (TESTS 1-8) TEST SCHEDULE, CONTENT & REFERENCES
TEST
Date of Topics covered Primary
No.
Mock Test [Max Marks: 250, Duration of the Test: 3 Hrs] (Essential) References
[CODE]
Test 1 JANUARY G. S. PAPER-II: POLITY AND CONSTITUTION ▪ NCERTs: Class 9 and 10 - Democratic Politics 1 & 2
[1487] 3, 2021 ▪ Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant ▪ NCERT: Class 11 - Indian Constitution at Work
provisions and basic structure. ▪ Indian Polity by M Laxmikant
▪ Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the ▪ Introduction to the Constitution of India: D D Basu
federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. ▪ Indian Express, Hindu
▪ Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Material
▪ Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. ▪ Vision IAS Current Affairs Notes
▪ Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers &
privileges and issues arising out of these.
▪ Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and
Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role
in the Polity.
▪ Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.
▪ Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various
Constitutional Bodies.
▪ Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
+ Current Affairs
Test 2 JANUARY G. S. PAPER-I & III: GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT ▪ NCERTs - Class 11 and 12 (Physical and Human)
[1707] 10, 2021 ▪ Salient features of world's physical geography. ▪ Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh
▪ Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., Cheng Leong
geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features (including water- ▪ CBSE - Class 11 (Natural Hazards and Disaster
bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Management)
▪ Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian ▪ Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu
subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Material
industries in various parts of the world (including India). ▪ Vision IAS Current Affairs
▪ Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
▪ Disaster and disaster management.
+ Current Affairs
Test 3 JANUARY G. S. PAPER-I: HISTORY (ART AND CULTURE/MODERN/WORLD) ▪ NIOS – Indian Culture and Heritage
[1489] 17, 2021 ▪ Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient ▪ NCERT - Introduction to Fine Arts
to modern times. ▪ NCERT - Modern India (Bipan Chandra)
▪ Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present ▪ NCERT - Themes in Indian History (Part 3)
significant events, personalities, issues. ▪ India's Struggle for Independence - Bipan Chandra
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 ▪ The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different ▪ NCERT - World History (Arjun Dev)
parts of the country. ▪ NCERT - Themes in World History
▪ History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Material
wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like
communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.
+ Current Affairs
Test 4 JANUARY G. S. PAPER-I, II & III: ECONOMICS, GOVERNANCE & SOCIETY ▪ NCERT – Class 11 (Indian Economic Development)
[1750] 24, 2021 ▪ National Income Accounting ▪ Class 12 – Macroeconomics
▪ Money and Banking ▪ Economic Survey
▪ Central Bank and Monetary Policy ▪ Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu
▪ Fiscal Policy ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Material
▪ Government Budgeting ▪ Vision IAS Current Affairs Notes
▪ Inflation ▪ NCERT: Class 12 - Indian Society
▪ External Sector ▪ NCERT: Class 12 - Social Change and Development
▪ Economics Reforms in India
▪ Land Reforms ▪ NCERT: Class 11 (Political Theory)
▪ Investment Models
▪ Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
▪ Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
▪ Food Processing
▪ Human Capital Formation in India
▪ Inclusive Growth, Poverty and Inequality
▪ Employment
▪ Agriculture and its related Issues
▪ Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications,
models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and
institutional and other measures.
▪ Role of civil services in a democracy.
▪ Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups
and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
▪ Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out
of their design and implementation.
▪ Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the
performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the
protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
▪ Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,
Education, Human Resources.
▪ Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
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 ▪ Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
▪ Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and
developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
▪ Effects of globalization on Indian society
▪ Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
+ Current Affairs
Test 5 JANUARY G. S. PAPER-IV: ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Material
[1494] 31, 2021 ▪ Important Definitions and Concepts ▪ Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Hindu
▪ Civil Services Values ▪ Justice by Michael Sandel
▪ Basic Ethical Dilemmas ▪ NCERT: Class 11 (Political Theory)
▪ Fundamentals of Different Schools of Ethical Behaviour

ADVANCED LEVEL (TESTS 9-30) TEST SCHEDULE, CONTENT & REFERENCES

TEST
Date of Topics covered Primary Secondary (Additional)
No.
Mock Test [Max Marks: 250, Duration of the Test: 3 Hrs] (Essential) References References
[CODE]
Test 6 FEBRUARY G. S. PAPER-II: POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – PART 1 ▪ Subhash Kashyap - Our Constitution, Our ▪ 2nd ARC (6th Report - Local
[1495] 6, 2021 ▪ Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, Parliament Governance 13th Report -
amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. ▪ Introduction to the Constitution of India: Organisation Structure of
▪ Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and D D Basu Government of India)
challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Material ▪ Kurukshetra
and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. ▪ Vision IAS Current Affairs Notes ▪ EPW
▪ Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other ▪ Newspapers: The Indian Express, The ▪ Three Year Action Agenda,
countries. Hindu 2017-18 to 2019-20 - NITI
▪ Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of ▪ Yojana Aayog
business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
▪ Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the
Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure
groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
▪ Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and
responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
▪ Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
+ Current Affairs

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Test 7 FEBRUARY G. S. PAPER-II: POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – PART 2 ▪ Our Constitution, Our Parliament: ▪ 2nd ARC
[1496] 12, 2021 ▪ Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal Subhash Kashyap - ▪ Kurukshetra
mechanisms and institutions. ▪ Introduction to the Constitution of India: ▪ EPW
▪ Salient features of the Representation of People's Act. DD Basu ▪ Three Year Action Agenda,
▪ Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e- ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Notes 2017-18 to 2019-20 - NITI Aayog
governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and ▪ Vision IAS Current Affairs Notes
potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability. ▪ Newspapers: The Indian Express, The
▪ Role of civil services in a democracy. Hindu
▪ Development processes and the development industry- the role of ▪ Yojana
NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities,
institutional and other stakeholders.
▪ Government policies and interventions for development in various
sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
+ Current Affairs

Test 8 FEBRUARY G. S. PAPER-I: HISTORY (MODERN AND ART & CULTURE) ▪ NCERT - Introduction to Fine Arts ▪ From Plassey to Partition:
[1497] 17, 2021 ▪ Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature ▪ NCERT - Modern India (Bipan Chandra) Sekhar Bandyopadhyay
and Architecture from ancient to modern times. ▪ NCERT - Themes in Indian History (Part 3)
▪ Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth ▪ India's Struggle for Independence - Bipan
century until the present significant events, personalities, issues. Chandra
▪ The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important ▪ Spectrum
contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Notes
+ Current Affairs

Test 9 FEBRUARY G. S. PAPER-I: WORLD HISTORY AND POST INDEPENDENCE ▪ NCERT: Class 12 - Politics in India since ▪ India After Gandhi by
[1498] 22, 2021 INDIA Independence Ramchandra Guha
▪ Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the ▪ India since independence by Bipan
country. Chandra
▪ History of the world will include events from 18th century such as ▪ Mastering Modern World History by
industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, Normal Lowe
colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, ▪ NCERT - World History (Arjun Dev)
capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. ▪ NCERT - Themes in World History
+ Current Affairs ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Notes
▪ NCERT (old) Class 9 and 10 - India and the
Contemporary World

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Test 10 FEBRUARY G. S. PAPER-I & PAPER III: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY & DISASTER ▪ NCERTs - Class 11 and 12 (Physical and ▪ Physical Geography - Savinder
[1499] 27, 2021 MANAGEMENT Human) Singh
▪ Salient features of world's physical geography. ▪ Certificate Physical and Human ▪ Down to Earth Magazine
▪ Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their ▪ Newspapers: The Indian Express, The
location changes in critical geographical features (including water- Hindu
bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Material
changes.
▪ Disaster and disaster management. + Current Affairs
Test 11 MARCH G. S. PAPER-I & PAPER III: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY & ▪ NCERTs - Class 11 and 12 (Physical and ▪ Physical Geography - Savinder
[1500] 5, 2021 ENVIRONMENT Human) Singh
▪ Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including ▪ Certificate Physical and Human ▪ Down to Earth Magazine
South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in ▪ Newspapers: The Indian Express, The
various parts of the world (including India) Hindu
▪ Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, ▪ NCERT: Class 12 Biology (Unit 10:
environmental impact assessment. Ecology)
+ Current Affairs ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Notes
(Environment)
Test 12 MARCH G. S. PAPER-III: ECONOMICS – PART 1 ▪ Economic Survey ▪ 2nd ARC (14th Report -
[1501] 11, 2021 ▪ Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of ▪ Vision IAS Current Affairs Notes Strengthening Financial
resources, growth, development and employment. ▪ Newspapers: The Indian Express, The Management Systems)
▪ Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Hindu ▪ Kurukshetra
▪ Government Budgeting. ▪ Yojana ▪ EPW
▪ Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy ▪ Indian Economy - Dutt, Sundaram / Uma ▪ Three Year Action Agenda,
and their effects on industrial growth. Kapila / Mishra Puri 2017-18 to 2019-20 - NITI
▪ Investment models. ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Material Aayog
+ Current Affairs
Test 13 MARCH G. S. PAPER-IV: ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE – PART 1 ▪ 2nd ARC REPORT (4th Report- Ethics in
[1502] 16, 2021 ▪ Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and Governance, 10th Report - Refurbishing
consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics of Personnel Administration)
in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Notes
lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; ▪ Newspapers: The Indian Express, The
role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating Hindu
values. ▪ Justice by Michael Sandel
▪ Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity,
impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public
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 service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker
sections.
▪ Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status
and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and
private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources
of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance;
strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical
issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

Test 14 MARCH G. S. PAPER-III: ECONOMICS – PART 2 ▪ Economic Survey ▪ Kurukshetra

[1503] 21, 2021 ▪ Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. ▪ Vision IAS Current Affairs Notes ▪ EPW
▪ Land reforms in India ▪ Newspapers: The Indian Express, The ▪ Three Year Action Agenda,
▪ Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, Hindu 2017-18 to 2019-20 - NITI Aayog
different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport ▪ Yojana
and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related ▪ Indian Economy - Dutt, Sundaram / Uma
constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Kapila / Mishra Puri
▪ Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum ▪ 2nd ARC
support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning,
limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security;
Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
▪ Food processing and related industries in India- scope and
significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements,
supply chain management. + Current Affairs
Test 15 MARCH G. S. PAPER-I & II: SCOEITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE ▪ NCERT: Class 12 - Indian Society ▪ Kurukshetra
[1504] 26, 2021 ▪ Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the ▪ NCERT: Class 12 - Social Change and ▪ EPW
Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; Development in India
mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the ▪ Yojana
protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. ▪ Newspapers - Indian Express and The
▪ Issues relating to development and management of Social Hindu
Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. ▪ Vision IAS Current Affairs Notes
▪ Issues relating to poverty and hunger. ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Notes
▪ Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
▪ Role of women and women's organization, population and associated
issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their
problems and their remedies.
▪ Effects of globalization on Indian society.
▪ Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
+ Current Affairs
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Test 16 MARCH G. S. PAPER-IV: ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND APTITUDE – PART 2 ▪ 2nd ARC REPORT (4th Report- Ethics in
[1505] 31, 2021 ▪ Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with Governance, 10th Report - Refurbishing
thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence of Personnel Administration )
and persuasion. ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Notes
▪ Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in ▪ Newspapers: The Indian Express (Page 1
administration and governance. Anchor), The Hindu
▪ Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and
world.
▪ Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis
of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in
government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct,
Citizen's Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery,
Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
Test 17 APRIL G. S. PAPER-II & III: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, SECURITY & ▪ NCERT: Class 12 Political Science: ▪ 'How India Sees the World' -
[1751] 5, 2021 TECHNOLOGY Contemporary World Politics Shyam Saran
▪ India and its neighborhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global ▪ Ministry of External Affairs website ▪ Articles on IDSA Website
groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's ▪ Vision IAS Value Addition Notes ▪ Publications of Observer
interests ▪ The Indian Express and The Hindu Research Foundation (ORF)
▪ Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries ▪ Vision IAS Current Affairs ▪ The Oxford's Handbook of
on India's interests, Indian diaspora. ▪ IDSA publications on Security (North- India's National Security
▪ Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their east, LWE, Border Security, Financial, ▪ The Science Reporter Magazine
structure, mandate. International & Organised Crime)
▪ Linkages between development and spread of extremism. ▪ 2nd ARC (7th Report Capacity Building
▪ Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to for Conflict Resolution)
internal security. ▪ 2nd ARC (8th Report Combating
▪ Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role Terrorism - Protecting by Righteousness)
of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, ▪ The Hindu (S&T section), The Indian
basics of cyber security; money laundering and its prevention. Express (Explained Section)
▪ Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages
of organized crime with terrorism
▪ Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
▪ Science and Technology- developments and their applications and
effects in everyday life.
▪ Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of
technology and developing new technology.
▪ Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-
technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual
property rights. + Current Affairs
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 Test 18 JULY Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper I (Full Length Test)
[1509] 4, 2021 Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
+ Current Affairs
Test 19 JULY Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper II (Full Length Test)
[1510] 11, 2021 Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
+ Current Affairs
Test 20 JULY Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper III (Full Length Test)
[1511] 18, 2021 Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity -Environment, Security and Disaster Management
+ Current Affairs
Test 21 JULY Complete Syllabus of G.S. Paper IV (Full Length Test)
[1512] 25, 2021 Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
Test 22 JULY Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper I (Full Length Test)
[1513] 31, 2021 Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
+ Current Affairs
Test 23 AUGUST Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper II (Full Length Test)
[1514] 7, 2021 Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
+ Current Affairs
Test 24 AUGUST Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper III (Full Length Test)
[1515] 14, 2021 Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity-Environment, Security and Disaster Management
+ Current Affairs
Test 25 AUGUST Complete Syllabus of G.S. Paper IV (Full Length Test)
[1516] 20, 2021 Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
INNOVATIVE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM:

Static & dynamic Potential of Mock test papers (Scoring Potential), Macro & Micro performance Analysis of aspirants, Section wise analysis, Difficulty Analysis, All India Rank, comparison
with toppers, Geographical Analysis, Integrated Score Card, Analysis of Mock Test papers based on difficulty level & nature of questions etc.

Difficulty Level (DL): Easy (E), Medium (M), Difficult (D), Very Difficult (V)

Nature of Question (Nature): Fundamental /Conceptual /Conventional (F), Current Affairs (CA), Fundamental + Current Affairs (FCA) and Unconventional (U)

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UPSC CRITERIA: Criteria for assessment of candidate performance in the written IAS exam as per UPSC instruction:
“The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their
information and memory”. -Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

METHODOLOGY: Methodology for evaluation of Answer sheet: Our expert will evaluate aspirant’s answer sheet on following indicators using their experience in the field of
UPSC.

EVALUATION INDICATORS
1. Contextual Competence
2. Content Competence
3. Language Competence
4. Introduction Competence
5. Structure - Presentations Competence
6. Conclusion Competence
MARKS

Score: Scale: 1- 5 5 – Outstanding 4 – Excellent 3 – Good 2 – Average 1 - Poor

▪ Total Marks in the question has been given on proper consideration of weightage of every evaluation indicators based on nature of the questions and UPSC experience of the expert.
▪ The score of every indicator for any question will highlight candidate’s competence performance (for understanding of the level of quality of the question and required action plans).

BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF FOLLOWING DESIGNED COMPETENCIES:

 Contextual Competence:
- Understanding the main demand/theme of the question i.e. comprehensive understanding of the context in which the question is framed and Streamlining the answer by focusing on
‘Key words’ & ‘Tail words’ in the question like Elucidate, Explain, Comment, Examine, critically examine, Discuss, Analyze, Illustrate, Review, Argue, Justify etc.

 Content Competence:
- Writing the answer relevant to the contextual understanding and alignment of the question and accordingly substantiate through examples, facts, data, arguments, critical analysis,
etc.
 Language Competence:
- Organising the content in proper sentence formation and simple expression.
- Appropriate and right usage of technical words required to maintain word limit and timely completion of the question.

 Introduction Competence:
- Effective and relevant beginning required to give a head-start to the answer by either giving the background, data, current news associated, etc.

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  Structure - Presentation Competence:
- Organising the content in accordance with the different parts of the question in order to maintain required connectivity and flow in the answer.
- Using headings and sub-headings, bullet points, flowchart, diagram, etc. to present the content effectively.

 Conclusion Competence:
- Ending the answer by concluding remarks by suggesting a way forward, innovative solution, incorporating different views/perspectives in a balanced manner.

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