Can anybody crack UPSC with less effort?
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If you are referring to smart work, you can crack UPSC with less hard work. The simple rule is to practice and solve previous year's puzzles as per experts. However, UPSC is a coveted exam that requires a significant amount of effort. This exam takes at least ten months to prepare. The duration between prelims and Mains is usually less than 3 months, and the UPSC Mains syllabus is so extensive that it takes at least 6 months to complete. Similarly, prelims require at least 4 months of study and 2 months of practice. Many students have studied for 8 hours every day for years to pass this exam. Therefore, this exam requires lots of effor...more
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No, the Commission do not mention any Minimum Qualifying Marks for the General Studies Paper 1. But there is a criteria of Minimum 33 % for the General Studies Paper 2 (Aptitude) paper.
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