HPSC HCS :What are “silly mistakes” in the context of HPSC HCS Prelims, and how does the 3C Approach help in avoiding them?
HPSC HCS :What are “silly mistakes” in the context of HPSC HCS Prelims, and how does the 3C Approach help in avoiding them?
Silly mistakes in HPSC HCS Prelims are avoidable errors like misreading questions, overlooking keywords (e.g., not, only, correct), marking the wrong option, or panicking under pressure. The 3C Approach—Careful Reading, Cross-Check, and Calmness—systematically helps avoid these mistakes by promoting better attention, verification, and emotional control.
Explanation:
Most candidates know the answer but lose marks due to lack of attentiveness or stress.
- Careful Reading ensures the question and all options are understood properly.
- Cross-Check allows re-confirmation of the selected answer to detect errors.
- Calmness keeps the mind stable during the exam, reducing rash decisions.
Examples:
- Careless Reading:
- Q: Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?
- Student overlooks “not” and picks a correct right.
- With Careful Reading, such errors are avoided.
- Wrong Elimination:
- Student marks an option thinking it’s “most appropriate” without rechecking others.
- With Cross-Check, the student compares all choices before finalizing.
- Panic Mode:
- Seeing tough questions, a student starts second-guessing easy ones.
- Practicing Calmness through breathing techniques maintains clarity and focus.
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