UPSC CDS 1 2022: Top 7 Preparation Tips for General Knowledge Section

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1. Revise through the syllabus, exam pattern, cut-off

Candidates are advised to go through the syllabus, exam pattern, cut-offs, previous years' question papers, important topics, and other important exam guidelines.

Candidates should note that there will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers. There are four alternatives for the answer.

2. Penalty for Wrong Answers, Avoid Guesswork

3. Check Topics-wise Preparation Tip

The question paper will be designed to test the General Knowledge including knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects.  

4. Do not take up new topics; Solve mock test papers, previous years’ question papers, quizzes

Candidates should take this time to expand on what they have learned. Go through current affairs of past 3 to 6 months .

Stick to the Weekly Study Plan. Give yourself enough credit and believe in your skills. Consume healthy food, take a good sleep every night.

6. Eat good mood-lifting food, get good sleep & keep calm

Once the student is done with mentioned points, they should move on to the topic level study.

7. Study the Topic Thoroughly

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