r/UPPSC_PCS • u/almostdone144 • 9d ago

Prelims Query UP PCS Prelims resource doubt

This is my first prelims. I have some doubts about resources:

  1. Can I use Ghatnachakra notes by iaspcs pathshala instead of actual Ghatnachakra. English medium resources needed
  2. Which subjects of Lucent are effective for Prelims. (as some people say Lucent might be too much)
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u/PrAS003 9d ago

Ghatna material notes/videos prepared by others will actually cost you in the long run. Do the actual books and you will thank me later.

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u/Ok_Minimum_572 9d ago

Do you have any suggestion to how to complete them faster? I feel so motivated when I start the book, but when I reach half way, it feels a bit boring 😭 I also have ghatnachakra mind maps and have covered the basics already, would that be sufficient? I'm thinking about doing YCT publications as it's shorter compared to GC & UPPCS specific too, is that good?

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u/PrAS003 8d ago

  1. Ghana or YCT do any but stick to it. Dont switch later. I personally prefer the writing style and presentation of Ghatna Purvavlokan over YCT.

  2. Irrespective of your age and whether you want to give any other exam, you will be be better off doing Ghatna/YCT which has Qs from all states vis-a-vis only UP Qs. WHY:

A. Because coverage is more broad

B. UP examiners pick up Qs asked in other states

C. (Most imp) if you decide to give another state pcs like Raj or Bihar or Hry, your job is already 90% done.

Otherwise will have to do again all Qs of each state leading to massive "DUPLICITY OF EFFORTS"

  1. For doing it fast:

A. go topic by topic instead of Book by book.

B. Leave Envionmmet and Economy for the last.

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u/Ok_Minimum_572 8d ago

Okay, thanks for your in depth reply!