BotanicalBits

In similar manner.

Sample answer:
Let's assume the question demands you to write about Kreb Cycle/TCA Cycle.
So in this case, start with the definition.
In the main body, draw such flow chart with every detail.
Conclude by writing the significance of this cycle.
P.s. This is from my notes, hence the highlights and scribbles.

Good afternoon everyone.
A heartiest congratulations to Nikhil Sharma for securing AIR 252 in UPSC CSE 2023 examination.
His optional was botany and he scored 157 in paper 1 and 125 in paper 2.
Sharing his optional strategy with you all.

All the best for prelims examination. You all have worked hard. Believe in yourself.✨

Strategy for the last 10 days before Prelims:
1. Concentrate on revising the fundamentals of each subject, especially polity, geography, and history.
2. Avoid new materials or different facts; stick to revising your existing notes.
3. Analyse the mocks already given and improvise your strategy.
4. Don't neglect CSAT; keep practicing questions daily.
5. Engage in daily relaxation activities such as walking, meditating, or any other preferred method.
6. Maintain a healthy diet and ensure you get adequate rest.

All the very best everyone. Just give your best and leave the rest.🌸✨

For covering the plant resource development part, learn scientific name, family and few uses of some common plants in each domain.

Sample Notes:
1. In the form of flow chart or points with diagrams.
2. Highlighting important terms during revision.

This group is only for those who are appearing for interview this time to help them with botany.

https://t.me/cse_interview2023

My interview transcript

Date and session of interview- 9th March 2023, Morning session, 4th to go.
Board- Chaubey Sir Board
Hobbies- Nothing asked

Chairman:
1. What are freebies? Debate around it? Possible solutions according to you?
Other follow up questions.

M1:
1.Opinion on giving free food during covid
2. During the time of covid, there were events like 'thali bajao' etc. Your take on such things?
3. A question related to photosynthesis(my optional)
4. Best tool of social accountability?

M2:
1. Some factual question on JC Bose (I said I don't know)
2. Why only Mahatama Gandhi is referred as father of the nation? Why not anyone else?
3. Who gave him the title Mahatama?
4. What is social justice and economic justice?
5. Reasons for Sri Lanka's economic crises?

M3:
1. As a DM, what all steps you will take to strengthen Green, Blue and White revolution in your district?
2. A long question on poverty and climate and developed and developing nations role wrt this scenario.

M4:
1.Which country you want to visit and why?
Tell me something about governance of that country.
2. Is bureaucratic neutrality still maintained?
3. Are there any code of conduct rules for bureaucrates? Are they effective?
4. Is 360 feedback mechanism in administration effective? Is it leading to populism or favouritism?
5. What was that moment in your life when you felt like a hero and above everyone else?

Your experience in interview- Although it was random and nothing was from daf, still it was manageable and a great experience.
The board was cordial.(Smiling and nodding in between) Chaubey Sir was very attentive to whatever I was saying.
Utility of mocks or O2O (if any)- Significant to build confidence and know how to face board members. Questions were quite different.
Still O20 with Khan Sir and mock interview with UPSCprep are good to go
All the Best to all 👍

To all those who are writing mains, ALL THE BEST✨
Stay confident and believe in yourself✨
My good wishes are with you😇