IAS 2009 TOPPER INTERVIEW
- GAGAN (85TH Rank)
Q. How do you feel to be in the merit list with this rank?
A. I think this feeling cannot be expressed in words. I am grateful to the almighty, my family, teachers and my friends.
Q. What are you doing currently?
A. Spending time with my family.
Q. When did you decide to appear for this coveted IAS examination?
A. During my graduation days
Q. What were your optionals?
A. Zoology and Botany
Q. Did your background in medical science help you?
A. I believe my background made me more hardworking.
Q. People find themselves quite vulnerable in general studies component of the examination. How you managed to pull it through?
A. Keeping yourself regularly updated (Sriram Sirs current capsules are really helpful) your basics should be clear and practice of writing answer is very important.
Q. What books did you study?
A. For G.S. NCERT books and Sriram’s class notes and for optionals standard text books.
Q. What is the contribution of a coaching institute in whole gamut of this examination?
A. For G.S. I joined Sriram institute and for my optionals Sapiens Institute. I think coaching institutes really help in channelizing your energy.
Q. Will you like to share how exactly it helped you?
A. As I am from medical background I didn’t know anything about G.S. Initially so in such cases coaching institute can help you lot in clearing your basics.
I want to extend special thanks to Sriram sir who motivated me and guided me at different stages of this exam.
Q. Which attempt of yours is this? Will you share with us the shortcomings of your previous attempt?
A. Second, in my first attempt I think I failed to understand the exact demand of the exam itself.
Q. Your suggestions to budding aspirants.
A. Work hard and believe in yourself and keep your goal very clear in your mind.
Q. If CSAT is implemented what will be your suggestion to the candidates with regard to strategy to tackle the examination.
A. Whatever be the exam pattern keep yourself positive and confident. Remember UPSC is checking much more than your intelligence.
Courtesy: Civil Services Chronicle
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IAS 2009 TOPPER INTERVIEW
- GAGAN (85TH Rank)
Q. How do you feel to be in the merit list with
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