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Target 2K15
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The IFH Mock Test Series 2015 for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination
2015 will start from March 1, 2015 and ends on July 26, 2015. This test series
contains 22 mock tests for paper 1 (general studies), we have also included 10 sets of
CSAT mock tests as a free bonus. Thus you will get a total number of 32 tests for
enrolling in this program. The tests will be conducted on every Sundays from March
1, the last 10 tests will be made available as real time mock session for the
preliminary examination, with paper 1(GS) in the forenoon session and paper
2(CSAT) in the afternoon sessions.
Of the 22 tests the first 12 tests are arranged into 2 rounds of 6 tests each. These
tests are designed to let the aspirants concentrate on each of the six essential subjects
viz: Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Ecology, and General
sciences one at a time. Each of the 12 tests will have more than 50% questions from
the respective subject.
Program Vision
This is a comprehensive and intensive online practice test series program focusing
on sincere IAS Aspirants who will appear in Civil Service Exam 2015. Our expert
trainers design the tests in all possible diversities that could be expected from UPSC
examiner. Meanwhile we provide step by step guidance and study plan to aspirants
for understanding the concepts of the subject and preparing them for effective
answer writing. The vision of the program is to provide quality civil service exam
experience to all nooks and corners of the country making use of the internet.
Approach & Strategy
We will be following an approach which relies heavily on the UPSC pattern of
preparation. The exam series will be designed to be a hard one. This will ensure that
you become more smarter attempting these tests. Our strategy is to constantly
innovate to keep the preparation process dynamic and give personalized attention to
individual aspirants based on factors like core competence, availability of time and
resource and the requirement of Civil Service Exam. We implements interactive
learning process for doubt clearance. The doubts will be discussed online with our
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domain experts. We also provide chance for the aspirants to discuss among
themselves.
Please note the following:
 In our test series, we will provide the tests on online as well as offline platform
(question papers will be sent to you via email).
 The test series is flexible in nature and after the scheduled date, you can give
the exams at any date as per your preparation and convenience. It is advised
to give it within 1 week of the scheduled date to enter the published ranklist.
 You may postpone the tests to any date.
 The solution notes will provided in soft copy to your email, as well as
uploaded on online platform.
 Further doubts' clarifications can be done in the “Doubts corner” section in
the online platform, you may also interact with our experts via email, drop an
email to target2k15@iasfromhome.org
 Complete detail and procedure for registration and online fee payment is
available at http://iasfromhome.org/ifh-prelims-test-series-2015/
 Total number of tests = 32 (Paper 1 (GS)- 22 Tests, Paper 2(CSAT)- 10 Tests )
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Test series schedule
March 1
GS Test 1 (More weightage for Indian Polity)
March 8
GS Test 2 (More weightage for History)
March 15
GS Test 3 (More weightage for Geography)
March 22
GS Test 4 (More weightage for Economics)
March 29
GS Test 5 (More weightage for Environment)
April 5
GS Test 6 (More weightage for General Science)
April 12
GS Test 7 (More weightage for Indian Polity)
April 19
GS Test 8 (More weightage for History)
April 26
GS Test 9 (More weightage for Geography)
May 3
GS Test 10 (More weightage for Economics)
May 10
GS Test 11 (More weightage for Environment)
May 17
GS Test 12 (More weightage for General Science)
May 24
Full Mock test 1 (GS & CSAT)
May 31
Full Mock test 2 (GS & CSAT)
June 7
Full Mock test 3 (GS & CSAT)
June 14
Full Mock test 4 (GS & CSAT)
June 21
Full Mock test 5 (GS & CSAT)
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June 28
Full Mock test 6 (GS & CSAT)
July 5
Full Mock test 7 (GS & CSAT)
July 12
Full Mock test 8 (GS & CSAT)
July 19
Full Mock test 9 (GS & CSAT)
July 26
Full Mock test 10 (GS & CSAT)
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Recommended Books for UPSC Civil Service Prelims
Paper I - General Studies
1. History (Indian History and Indian National Movement)
Essential:
NCERT books IX, X, XI, XII
Spectrum Modern History
Additional:
Modern India by Bipin Chandra
2. Geography (Indian and World Geography)
Essential:
NCERT books IX, X, XI, XII
General Principals of World Geography by Charles Farro
School Atlas
Additional:
Certificate Course in Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
3. Economics (Indian Economics and Economic Theory)
Essential:
Indian Economy for Civil Services Examination- Ramesh Singh
Economic Survey of India by Govt. of India
Additional:
Indian Economy by Dutta and Sundara
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Indian Economy by Mishra and Puri
Economic Dictionary by Penguin
4. Polity (Indian Constitution)
Essential:
Indian Polity by M Lakshmikanth
Additional:
An Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu
5. General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Essential
NCERT books IX, X
Additional:
Anatomy & Physiology by Evelyn Pearce
6. Environment (Ecology, Bio-diversity, Climate Change)
Essential:
Biology and Geography NCERT Books plus current events on Environmental
Issues
7. Current Affairs
Essential:
Hindu and Economic Times Newspapers
Frontline or Political & Economic Weeks Periodicals
Additional:
India Year book
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Paper II – Aptitude
1. Numeracy
Essential:
NCERT Mathematics VII, IX, X
2. Data Interpretation
Essential:
Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Tyra and Kundan
3. English Comprehension and Communication
Essential:
Objective General English by R.S. Agarwal
4. Logical Reasoning
Essential:
A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
Additional:
A new Approach to Reasoning by Sijwali and Sijwali
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Terms and Conditions
1. This programme is open for students and aspirants only. If you are not an
aspirant, please don’t join.
2. This programme gives more importance to General Studies i.e. Paper 1 of
UPSC Preliminary Examination. We provide 10 mock tests for Paper 2 CSAT
as a free bonus.
3. UPSC may not ask a single question from this Test Series, so these are not to
be by hearted.
4. This programme is a supplement to your preparation and may not be a sole
source of your preparation for any particular examination.
5. You agree to NOT to redistribute / resell/ reproduce any material provided.
You are expected to use the content ONLY for your personal use.
6. All Mock Tests and Solutions are in English Language ONLY.
7. Any dispute arising shall be subject to Ernakulam (Kochi) Court only.
8. The terms & conditions are subject to change at any point of time.
9. The pattern, schedule, structure of the documents are subject to change at any
time.
10. The online testing platform is susceptible to technical problems, and so the
online mode of examination may change at any point of time.
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Reach us:
IFH Academy,
43/3439,Uthradam,
Pallissery Jn,Thammanam (PO),
Cochin, Kerala. Pin: 682032
Email : target2k15@iasfromhome.org , support@iasfromhome.org
Ph: +91 9061639938
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