How to prepare for Economics and other papers ?

1. First of all u need to pick all important chapters and start reading them first. 2. Try to read and understand each and every question don't leave any question as option because every question is important. 3. There is No need to remember Exact amount of data you can always round off the data and write. for e.g. if its Rs. 2,34,578 crore then you can write around Rs.2.3 Lakh Crore. (but still if you can remember the exact figure then no harm in it) 4. While reading the questions you shall know that which question was asked in which year and for how many times. 5. If there are many points in the question then try to create a short sentence/word from all the points so that u can remember the things easily. For e.g. Q. Explain the Salient features of Industrial Policy 1991 A. Reduction in Reservation for Public sector Abolition of Industrial Licensing Improvement in Public Sector Liberalization of Foreign Investment Agreement on Foreign Technology Liberalization of Industrial Location Abolition of Phased Manufacturing Programmes (PMP) Removal of Mandatory Conversions Clause (MCC) Modification of MRTP Act Here pickup the first letter from each point and create an easier word or short form like here it will be RAIL ALARM but it is not necessary that you should pick first letter of all the questions. You can pick first word or anything which you find easier to remember. 6. Now if you have completed reading all the important chapters then you shall read remaining ones also. (If you want to score good marks) 7. Now finally about the Book. This question comes in the mind of every student. Which book shall i refer to ?? Well answer would be any book you want to..lol just kidding. See for this you shall know your capacity to read and remember coz if you are an average student and you read Mishra Puri then it will be bit difficult to read & understand whole book so you can go for a book like Mario Dias's which is very good and points are explained in very simple English (I m not against Mishra Puri book it is also very good one but if you think you can understand the things then go for it..)

8. You can follow same steps for other subjects.

How to write Eco and Other papers ?

1. First of all read all the questions. 2. Select the questions which you can write with the help of statistics. While writing statistics preferably make use of 2 comparative years. 3. Quote the source of statistics wherever required. 4. Always try to complete the paper. Normally the sun-questions are of 8 Marks each and Short Notes of 9 Marks. Allot 15 minutes for 8-9 Marks question. 5. Present your answers well with the help of tables and charts. You may leave one line blank before and after the table or chart for goof presentation. 6. You may give brief introduction and conclusion of about 3-5 lines each. 7. The number of points vary from answer to answer, but about 8-10 points may be written in most of the 8 marks answers. The explanation to every point must be adequate. 8. Do good writing practice so that at the time of examination you can answer all the questions. 9. Do not write wrong data or points and explanations. In other words do not bluff as examiners get irritated with bluffing. 10. You may round off the data. However if you can write the exact figures, you should write it. 11. The length of the answers depends upon the marks allotted and the type of questions. Normally a student is expected to write about 2 to 2 1/2 sides (60-75 lines) for an 8 marks answer in 15 minutes and yes Do Not write more..it may affect the presentation. - Taken from the book Indian Economic Problems by Mario Dias

General Tips for Exams

1. A minimum 12-hour study is recommended. 2. Do not study one subject for more than 2 hours. If you are stuck with something leave it and take another subject. 3. Listen to music to unwind. Avoid television to the maximum extent. 4. Recommended food is preferably vegetarian. If not keep oily foods and non-vegetarian to the minimum as meat, and non-vegetarian cause hangover. 5. Have a proper intake of water and keep yourself adequately hydrated. 6. Butter cheese to be curtailed if not stopped. 7. Ensure to eat adequate fruits with vitamin A and E, as they are the most important for the eyes and the brain. Avoid grapes [peak season] as they can cause sleep.

8. Eat yogurt or curd once a day. Lemon juice with honey but without sugar is also suggested. 9. Avoid pulses like gram and white peas in diet. 10. Have a protein enriched food and a fibre diet. Soybean is the best and the cheapest. 11. Eat much salads as much as you eat your staple food like rice or chapattis. 12. Sleep is recommended for at least 8 hours divided into 2 intervals, of 1 hour in the afternoon and 7 hours during the night. 13. Take an antioxidant that will make you feel fresh and rejuvenated. Consult your doctor for the same. You may gain wait for some time but it reduces after you stop them. 14. Keep the study place clean and tidy. 15. Take bath twice a day once in the morning and evening. Bathe with a splash of Dettol [one lid in one bucket of water] to de odour you body. 16. Switch off mobile phones during study. 17. Comfortable clothing with soothing colours is what you should wear in house and during exams. 18. If you miss on any schedule, try to catch up with the work that has to follow. Skip what is lost. 19. Working out or exercising for at least, one hour in a day is a must. Play and sweat out but do not go in polluted areas for workout. 20. Ensure that your brain gets fresh oxygen every day. Evening walk or morning walks is what is recommended. 21. If your seat no is in a college that is not your own then visit that place before the exam because you will be psychologically more familiar with the conditions and the environment in the place and that will help you to adjust better. 22. Try thinking positive and avoid people who are of negative attitude. 23. Take a 15-minute break every 2 hours. 24. Visit prayer halls and churches before people gather and try to meditate. If you do not visit prayer houses daily, try to meditate in house and recollect those moments, which you cherish a lot. 25. Be positive and pray a lot. 26. Do not over exert yourself, as it will cause only problems. 27. Ensure to keep your favourite pens clothes and other personal effects in proper condition. 28. Ensure to take a laxative preferably an Ayurvedic one 2 weeks before the exam to ensure proper bowel motions and cleaning up your system. 29. Do not wear stale clothes. Change every time you take a bath. Recommended to have a hot shower so that it freshens up the mind and body. 30. Do not study in air-conditioned rooms as exam atmosphere is at ambient temperature.