An Exclusive Interview with Ms.Geetha Priya, TNPSC Group I Exam
Topper 2011-13 Exam Interview held on 7th April 2014
BRIEF
BIO-DATA
Name:
P.Geetha
Priya
Native: Udumalpet, Tirupur
District
Currently settled in Chennai
Parent’s Occupation: Agriculture
DOB: 15.05.1983
Marital Status: Married
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
HSC: Srinivasa Vidyalaya Mat
H.Sec School, Udumalpet
UG: B.A. (eng. Literature),
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore
PG: M.A. (Public Management),
University of Madras, Chennai
M.B.A. (Specialization – Human
resources, Marketing), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
ACCOLADES:
2001-02:
All India Best Glider Pilot – NCC Air wing; Felicited by then Prime Minister Mr.
AB Vajpayee, President – Mr.K.R. Narayanan
Secured University 4th rank in M.B.A.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2007-10: HR Executive in Larsen and
Tubro Infotech
HOBBIES:
Glass Painting, Cooking
INTEREST IN STATE CIVIL
SERVICES
I attempted on
serious preparation mode only by 2011 though I had aspiration for being a civil
servant since my childhood days. I chose state service for the following
reasons:
1 I
wasn't sure if I would do justice in preparing for UPSC exams since I had child
The
choice of being posted in the home state lured to state services
COACHING:
Saidai.Sa.Duraisamy’s MANIDANEYAM
IAS Academy
PREPARATION STRATEGY:
PRELIMS:
1.
Requires
vast preparation
2.
Need
to update the subject in addition to the information in school books
3.
Do
a strength-weakness analysis of oneself wrt subjects
4.
Concentrate
on the subjects that one is strong
5.
That
does not mean to omit weaker subjects
MAIN:
1.
Require
in-depth knowledge in the subject
2.
Analyse
the syllabus paperwise
3.
Do
an appropriate strategy formulation and plan of action
4.
Concentrate
on all factors, doesn’t matter even if it is trivial.
5.
Main
challenge is to complete the paper in the stipulated time which requires lot of
written practice
6.
Make
an impressive presentation of the answers with sub headings, diagrams, graphs
etc, wherever required
7.
A
good mentor would ease your stress
INTERVIEW:
1.
Concentrate
on how you answer the number of correct answers
2.
Keep
Cool. Else atleast appear calm and composed.
3.
Probable
question areas: Native district, education Background, Current issues,
Situation based questions, Opinion Based questions
4.
Focus
will be to check the attitude and personality and not the knowledge
5.
Be
honest in your answers and no beating around the bush
BOOK LIST
PRELIMS:
1.
Subjects:
TN State Board Books: 6 to 12
2.
Arihant
General Knowledge
3.
Manorama
year Book
4.
TN
Kaiyedu by Shankar IAS Academy
5.
Mental
Ability and reasoning : R S Agarwal
MAIN:
1.
History: Indian Freedom Struggle
and Contemporary India by R.Venkatesan, Spectrum’s Modern Indian History
2.
Science
and Technology: TN
State Board Books (6-12), Online sources
3.
Polity
and International relations: Indian Polity by Lakshmikanth
4.
Geography: TN State Board Books, Tata
Mc Graw Hill guide on General Studies
5.
Social
Issues:
Social Problems in India by Ram Ahuja, Wizard Social issues
6.
Current
Affairs:
Standard year Book, Newspaper
7.
Economics: Indian Economy by
Sankaran, Pratyogita Darpan
8.
English:
Wren and
Martin
EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE
1.
Preparation
in full spirit irrespective of examination schedule and date
2.
Important
to maintain the morale over the preparation time
3.
Get
into the mindset that “my duty is to
strive hard and prepare well”
4.
Postponement
of exam dates or change in exam schedule or pattern should not alter the focus
INTERVIEW BOARD QUESTIONS
1.
Suppose
government adopts restriction of electricity to household. Talk 3 points for
and against the topic.
2.
If
you are a deputy secretary of a department and you are supposed to recruit 2
technical assistants. You have ranked 10 candidates for the post after all the
tests. Your superior recommends Mr.X who is already within top 2 ranks. How
will you handle?
3. MBA
questions:
a.
Difference
between Profit and Loss statement and Balance sheet.
b.
What
is marketing?
c.
Difference
between marketing and selling.
d.
4Ps
of marketing.
4.
Will
the award of capital punishment to (repetitive) rape convicts (eg: Shakthi
mills Case) be a solution?
5.
Opportunity
favours the prepared, your opinion.
6.
India
is a production or knowledge country.
7.
Is
health of the people important for growth of a country?
8.
Discussion
on Women’s reservation Bill.
9.
Discussion
on social evils against women.
TOTAL MARKS
612/1020
TIPS
Fix a goal,
Come with passion,
Strive hard,
Success is yours!!!
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