Why revising mistakes raises your Lok Sewa score fastest
In an objective paper with 20% negative marking, every wrong answer costs you more than a skipped one. The questions you already got wrong once are the ones you are most likely to get wrong again – and Lok Sewa repeats facts, years and concepts across exams. Revising your own mistakes is the highest-return study time you have.
How the boxes work
| Box | Next review | When it moves |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomorrow | Every new mistake starts here, and any card you get wrong returns here. |
| 2 | 3 days | Answer correctly to move up one box. |
| 3 | 7 days | |
| 4 | 14 days | |
| 5 | 30 days | Correct again → mastered. |
Make it a habit
- Take a mock exam or practice set – mistakes are added automatically.
- Review due cards for 15–20 minutes a day, ideally before new study.
- Read the explanation even when you get a card right by luck.
- Use the negative marking calculator to decide when guessing is worth it.
Combine the notebook with the Study Planner and Syllabus Tracker to cover every unit and keep what you learn.
