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SFG 2024 Level-2 Program starting 4th March 2024


Sir, 
I would like to share my observations from my previous two experiences with the UPSC prelims, during which I successfully cleared both exams, all thanks to You (Ayush Sir) & SFG.

1. I suggest allocating an adequate and balanced number of tests to subjects such as Environment, S&T and miscellaneous topics like World Mapping, International Relations based conflicts, multilateral bodies, and Economic Survey. For example, with a total of 45-50 tests(assumption), there should be a minimum of 8-9 tests for Environment, 5-6 for S&T, and 3-4 for miscellaneous topics.

2. There is a noticeable trend of UPSC shifting away from core Modern History. Since 2019, they have asked fewer questions in this area. Therefore, I propose limiting the number of papers dedicated to Modern History to 4-5, rather than the 8 currently scheduled for Level 1.

3.To better align SFG with the true nature of UPSC exams, questions in Polity should go beyond the scope of the Laxmikant book. Indian polity is a vast subject, it encompasses much more than what the book offers. 

4. Questions based on Current Affairs should cover a minimum of the past two years. We should not confine ourselves to a narrow window of 365 days, as UPSC clearly considers a broader timeframe while framing questions. 

5. If possible from your end, do consider to increase the number of questions to 60 (50 + 10 CSAT). This as per me, will be the perfect amalgamation of GS + CSAT .

These are my suggestions, and I hope they will be taken into consideration. Thank you, as always, for your support & guidance.


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@farejul @Neyawn 

Very disappointed with the current Level 2 schedule. It should have included 6 tests per week, which would have prevented the need to extend SFG into the month of May. Additionally, having a 4-day gap or holiday for any reason seems unnecessary. Integrating Simulator tests with SFG was an excellent idea, so abandoning it completely is quite puzzling. 

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@farejul 

Sir,


My friend wants to change his centre from IAPL building to Croma building as he will be coming via Metro from Noida, thereby wants to save time and avoid negative marking. Kindly inform 

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@farejul Sir, I'm 100% positive that I marked (a) option for Q no 50 and in the response code it's showing (d). 

This anamoly has never happened from my side , never in past or otherwise.

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Oshosaid

@farejul Sir, I'm 100% positive that I marked (a) option for Q no 50 and in the response code it's showing (d). 

This anamoly has never happened from my side , never in past or otherwise.

There is 1 update in today’s paper (Q.50)

In Q.50, Option (d) is the correct answer.

Sir...Thanks for clearing the doubt. 

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@farejul Sir, Since the link of doubtful question is not opening, I am putting the Wrong Question and solutions here. 

Test 6, please look at Q27). On ecological Niche. 

The second statement says "two organisms" and not "two Species" as quoted in the solution . As per the Competitive Exclusion principle, it caters to two "different species" and not "two different organisms " because two different organisms can also belong to same species and thereby they can (and in reality they do) occupy the same ecological Niche in the same environment and coexist successfully. Hence the second statement should be correct. Please look into it. The framing of the sentence is absolutely wrong and hence the solution is incorrect 

Thank you 

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