u/Kuroshiocurrent-

In the light of recent option E drama, what is your approach of solving the question paper? How to manage time?

Can someone please suggest decent mock tests that actually help? Please be genuine🙏🏻

Thanks in advance.

Mains candidates please skip.

Hello everyone. I gave my second attempt this year and did not qualify, so I'm back to square one. Today, the results for one of the State PCS exams came out, and my sibling,who is already a State PCS officer, cleared it with a much better post of SDM. While I was over the moon for them, my parents' reaction infuriated me to the extent that I am now doubting the purpose of even taking this exam.

The problem is that they are casteist and religious bigots, and I am deeply ashamed of their approach, which disturbs me a lot. On paper, they are nice to both me and my sibling; they never compromised on our education and always ensured we never lacked resources. Highly progressive only for their children, took pride in our gains, while making fun of others who couldn’t. Apparently, because we come from a "very high caste," they believe it is their given right to casually disparage others. The truth is, this is common in many families; they may not do it publicly, but they certainly do it within their close circle.

Coming back to the results: initially, they were happy, but then they immediately started looking for other selected candidates from the same caste because they want to find a "suitable match" to get my sibling married as soon as possible! I was beyond bewildered. As for my sibling, they have no intention of getting married right now to focus on UPSC (age 30) and will only marry a person of their own choice, regardless of caste or creed.

This specific mindset really kills me. I know I am giving my best, and I truly despise these social evils, can’t even stand it. Today, I gave back (even though I generally avoid these situations for my own mental peace) and clearly told them that what they say is deeply disturbing. They lashed back at me, saying, "You know nothing about the world, yada yada..."

The truth is, I have seen much more than what is visible through their bigoted lens, and I have known many beautiful people inside out. I am clear about my principles and will never compromise them. But what do you do when your parents are such horrible bigots? Why pressure your children to take such an ethical, dignified exam while being the total opposite themselves? I am going to move in with my sibling (I generally live with my sibiling)to cut out this unnecessary BS, because this environment is truly suffocating.

My thoughts are with everyone else suffering through similar situations. Thank you for reading.