IAS Test Series 2013 by Alternative Learning System (ALS)

Caste is the most important and perhaps unique concept of Indian society. It can be loosely defined as a hereditary and endogamous group having an actual or supposed relationship with a profession and occupying a particular position in local hierarchy of such groups. Formation of castes did not come up from the division of varnas but was a different process altogether. The concept is not only ritualistic but also has social and economic aspects as it regulated the modes of production. The concept has evolved through thousands of years of social churning and has been fed by assimilations and foreign influences. You can read more on such topics by following test series forias 2013.

 Initial traces of caste system can be seen in increase in number of professions in the Later Vedic age. Initially these artisans or craftsmen tended to live together. During the Buddhist period there are references of villages inhabited by smiths and carpenters. The period also saw formation of guilds of craftsmen. With the passage of time, association with the trades became a part of the identity of its members which they retained even after they changed their profession. A 5^th century inscription from Mandsor in Narmada Valley refers to a guild of silk weavers many of whose members were practicing other professions but were still members of guild. These members had retained their sense of being part of the guild despite giving up the profession. It is not known whether the group was monogamous or not but this characteristic resembles that of a caste and can explain the formation of castes on occupational basis. The testseries for ias contains all such information.

Apart from these, the tribes were being assimilated in the Aryan fold and many of these preserved their identities. Foreigners were also assimilated in the system. Manusmriti speaks of the ‘degraded kshatriyas’ who could be brought back to their original status by performing certain rituals. All these were granted the status of separate castes and position in the social hierarchy depended upon their political and economic power. Ias test series is the best way to understand this concept.

All India Test Series for IAS 2013

I depended totally on Halfmantr.com for GS preparation. I re-read and revised the class notes at home. It was difficult for me to manage two coaching classes (one in the morning, one in the evening) but I was determined to manage. I cut down on sleep and studied even during breaks in the classes, followed its strict routine and finished the course on time. I came back to Guwahati to appear for Main. I forgot about past failures and took Main with a new zeal. I was satisfied with my performance.

Once initial pleasantries were over, the Board asked me on the historic significance and economic significance of my home district Coimbatore. Then questions were asked on my hobby- Formula 1 racing. Subsequently the questions were posed on automobile industry and the acquisitions of Tata. They also asked me if I had attended test series for ias 2013.

When few regional questions were answered by me, the Board posed questions of national importance. When they were also satisfactorily answered by me, they posed questions of international importance like specialty of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. The Board expected a holistic coverage of happenings from me. They wanted to know how I prepared ias test series.

One member asked “What’s LPG?” and I answered, “Economically, LPG stands for Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization and domestically they stand for Liquefied Petroleum Gas”. The Board members were quick to appreciate that I have got the answer right proving my mental alertness in identifying a topic of multiple importance. The board further initiated discussion on solving the water scarcity in the nation.

Before the interview ended, the Board asked me to pose one question to them. I solicited the opinion of the Board in real life situation when humanity and law contradict each other. The chairman and one member took their turn to answer my question. After that I was asked to leave and I thanked the Board for the interview and for the test series for ias.