“What are your hobbies” in a very casual question that can be expected in any interview. When it comes to UPSC interview , much more importance and specificity is given to Hobbies of the candidate.
In the Detailed Application Form(DAF), hobbies of the candidate is one of the mandatory columns to be filled. It also comes to the advantage of the candidate when he/she is truly passionate about the hobby and has spent his/her considerable time developing it.
The most common hobbies mentioned by candidates in DAF is
- Reading books
- Stamp collection
- Watching movies/series/documentaries
- Playing cricket/badminton/football
- Practicing Yoga/Meditation
- Gardening… etc etc
In this blog , we will give a framework of how to prepare for some of the most common hobbies and most commonly asked questions in interview that comes to mind when you mention the hobby.
| Hobby | To explore more |
|---|---|
| Reading books | Click Here |
| Stamp collection | Click Here |
| Gardening | Click Here |
| Practicing Yoga/Meditation | Click Here |
| Watching movies/series/documentaries | Click Here |
| Playing cricket/badminton/football | Click Here |
| Travelling as hobby | Click Here |
Watch this video to give a headstart for Hobbies preparation
