One should stick to the word limit given for each question. Achieving this requires lot of practice.
Ability to write to the point within the word limit in the alloted time is most important.
In 2010 examination, in paper I, the number of questions as per word limits were: 250 words (2), 150 words (14), 50 words (12), and 20 words (16).
In paper II, these were -- 250 words (2), 150 words (10), 50 words (17), 20 words (8) and remaining were from Statistical Analysis (31 marks). This pattern has remained unstable over the years. Sometimes, even 30 words and 100 words questions appear. On any standard, completing the paper requires a lot of precision and speed.
Questions being general and analytical, the ability to be precise by using minimum words, and to present it quickly and in a logical manner, assumes great significance here. Your approach to study should always take these crucial aspects into consideration.
Aspirants must also refer to previous year's question papers and syllabus thoroughly before laying hands on any study material.
