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Good Answer Writing is the Key to UPSC Success

Sanjeev Maurya cracked UPSC CSE in 2017 with 89th rank Highlight: He is currently posted as CDO, Balarampur In a video interview, he talks about the importance of answer writing and how to prepare for it in a better way.
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UPSC CSE is a tough exam to crack. While the preparation needs proper planning, the revision is the key part. Mr. Sanjeev Maurya, who cleared UPSC CSE 2017 in his fourth attempt by securing 89th rank, lays great emphasis on answer writing. He says that no matter how much one studies or know about a topic, it is all wasted if you can’t articulate your knowledge in the answer paper. Those who write Mains gets around 7-8 minute for every answer and there only your practise can save you, he says.

Mr. Maurya is currently posted as CDO, Balarampur (UP) and is already proving himself as an efficient officer in the field. In this video interview, he also talks about his failures, how he dealt with them, and gives useful tips for exam preparation.


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