{"id":10600,"date":"2026-04-06T13:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T07:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=10600"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:17:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T07:47:52","slug":"precis-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"Precis Writing: Check Format,  Examples &#038; Samples with Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/#What_is_Precis_writing\" >What is Precis writing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/#Why_is_Precis_Writing_Helpful\" >Why is Precis Writing Helpful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/#Steps_to_Write_a_Precis\" >Steps to Write a Precis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/#A_Good_Precis_Format_Precis_Writing_Samples_with_Answers\" >A Good Precis Format | Precis Writing Samples with Answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/#Precis_Samples_with_Answers\" >Precis Samples with Answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/#The_Length_of_a_Precis\" >The Length of a Precis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/#Approach_for_Precis_Writing\" >Approach for\u00a0Precis Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/#Precis_Writing_Example_1\" >Precis Writing Example 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/#Precis_Writing_Example_2\" >Precis Writing Example 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_in_Precis_Writing\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid in Precis Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/precis-writing\/#Precis_Writing_Aspirants_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >Precis Writing  Aspirants \u2013 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Precis writing is an integral part<\/strong> of various MBA exams &amp; Bank, Government Exams like UPSC, SSC, NABARD, SEBI, SIDBI, SBI PO, etc. <strong>It tests your ability to read, understand, and present text in a clear, crisp,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and concise manner.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The following article explains precis writing in detail and also provides steps to help you write your own precis:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-precis-writing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Precis_writing\"><\/span>What is Precis writing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2018Precis\u2019 (pronounced \u2018<em>Preisi<\/em>\u2019) is an old French word meaning \u2018<strong>Cut short<\/strong>\u2019. Precis is a <strong>concise summary<\/strong> or a <strong>miniature version<\/strong> of a passage, which includes all the essential points, mood, and tone of the author, and the main idea or gist o<span style=\"color: #000000;\">f<\/span> the passage. In short, Precis is a <strong>condensed version<\/strong> of a bigger passage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/complete-computer-awareness\/?ref=conttm-nabardda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download NABARD DA Mains computer awareness kit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-precis-writing-helpful\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Precis_Writing_Helpful\"><\/span>Why is Precis Writing Helpful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Writing a precis trains the writer to read passages carefully with concentration. It also helps you develop the skill to distinguish essential and non-essential parts of passages and forces you to pay close attention to what you\u2019re reading.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Precis writing also improves one\u2019s overall writing skills, like the <\/span>construction of sentences in a logical order, and helps in expressing thoughts concisely, effectively,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and clearly, by choosing words carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-da-descriptive-complete-batch-2026-hinglish-2181\/?ref=conttm-nabardda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"868\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NABARD-DA-Descriptive.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241696\" style=\"width:455px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NABARD-DA-Descriptive.webp 868w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NABARD-DA-Descriptive-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-write-a-precis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Write_a_Precis\"><\/span>Steps to Write a Precis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing a <strong>precis<\/strong> means summarizing a passage by keeping only the important points and main ideas, using your own words. Here&#8217;s a simple step by step guide to help you write an effective and well structured precis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Read the Passage Carefully<\/strong><br>Start by reading the passage thoroughly. As you read, underline or highlight key points, important facts, and keywords. If you prefer, take notes in the same order as the passage. This helps you stay organized and ensures you don\u2019t miss anything important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Identify the Main Idea and Tone<\/strong><br>After your first reading, figure out the central theme or main idea of the passage. Try to understand what the author is trying to say overall. Also, note the tone whether it&#8217;s informative, argumentative, critical, or emotional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Re-read and Check Your Notes<\/strong><br>Go through the passage again and match it with your notes. This step helps you ensure you haven\u2019t missed any crucial points or misunderstood anything. Update your notes if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Decide on a Suitable Title<\/strong><br>Give your precis a title that reflects the main idea. You can do this either before or after writing the precis, whichever you find easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Write the Precis<\/strong><br>Now, using your notes, draft the precis in your own words. Keep these guidelines in mind while writing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A precis is <strong>not just a summary<\/strong> or a collection of selected lines. It must clearly present the main idea and key points of the original passage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid unnecessary details and long sentences<\/strong>. Your precis should be brief and to the point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use your own words<\/strong>. Don\u2019t copy-paste from the passage. Express the author\u2019s ideas, facts, and opinions clearly and accurately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the language is <strong>simple, clear, and concise<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the passage is based on research or a report, <strong>mention why it was written<\/strong> or what the purpose behind it was.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave out unimportant or repetitive details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always write a precis in the <strong>third person<\/strong> and in <strong>reported speech<\/strong>. Use <strong>past tense<\/strong> for historical events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be <strong>objective<\/strong>. Do not include your personal opinions, judgments, or criticisms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use abbreviations or short forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain the <strong>same order of ideas and events<\/strong> as in the original passage. It should follow the original sequence logically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If any person is mentioned, use their <strong>designation<\/strong> (like &#8216;the president&#8217; or &#8216;the minister&#8217;) instead of names. If that\u2019s not possible, you can use the name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The precis should ideally be about <strong>one-third the length<\/strong> of the original passage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your precis has a <strong>logical flow<\/strong>, with one point leading to the next smoothly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: Review and Finalize<\/strong><br>After writing, read your precis carefully. Check if you have included all the key points and whether the meaning is clear and easy to follow. Make sure your grammar, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. Also, ensure your precis flows well and maintains the original meaning. Finally, count the number of words and write it in brackets at the end of your precis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-development-assistant-mock-test\/?ref=conttm-nabarddda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a Free NABARD DA Mains mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-good-precis-format-precis-writing-samples-with-answers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Good_Precis_Format_Precis_Writing_Samples_with_Answers\"><\/span>A Good Precis Format | Precis Writing Samples with Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A well written precis is a summary that captures the essence of the original passage. It should be brief, accurate, and written in your own words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Is Clear, Concise, Coherent, and Precise<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Is written in the precis writer&#8217;s own words<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contains all the essential points, the <\/span>author\u2019s tone, facts, opinions, thoughts, and the main idea of the original passage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is well-knit and makes logical sense and follows a logical order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Won\u2019t contain details not found in the original passage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is well-structured has no language errors<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and makes a meaningful passage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-precis-samples-with-answers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precis_Samples_with_Answers\"><\/span>Precis Samples with Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here&#8217;s a sample Precis for your reference:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SamplePrecis.png\" alt=\"Precis Writing\" class=\"wp-image-24070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SamplePrecis.png 586w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SamplePrecis-150x117.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SamplePrecis-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-length-of-a-precis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Length_of_a_Precis\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Length of a Precis<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <span style=\"color: #000000;\">A precis must always be much shorter than the original passage. An ideal precis would not contain more than <strong>one-third<\/strong>&nbsp;of the number of words in the original text.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2.<\/strong> Generally, the number of words is given at the end of the paragraph. All you need to do is divide the&nbsp;number by three.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3.<\/strong> Be sure to count all the words in the paragraph. Some guides do not include the articles and&nbsp;prepositions in the count, while most do.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>4.<\/strong> It is time-consuming to count the words in the time given for all segments in the descriptive&nbsp;paper in the exams, so an approximation would be okay until the summary is less than one-third of&nbsp;the original text.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can count the words in one line and then multiply the count with the number of lines&nbsp;in the paragraph to get a fairly accurate number of words.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-approach-for-precis-writing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach_for_Precis_Writing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Approach for\u00a0Precis Writing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To write a good precis, <strong>read the passage given in question carefully<\/strong>. It is advisable to read the passage&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">multiple times and thoroughly understand the paragraph. After you finished reading the passage, <strong>think of a suitable title<\/strong> for your precis. While you write a precis, <strong>follow a logical sequence of events<\/strong> as given in the original passage. Avoid phrases like &#8220;In my opinion&#8221;, &#8220;In my view&#8221; etc.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The precis should be written in past tense and indirect speech. Use easily understandable language.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ask-yourself-questions-like\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ask yourself questions like<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is the basic theme of the passage?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Which are the most important points in the passage?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Which are the points that I can eliminate?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A good practice would be to make a rough note of these points.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-da-descriptive-test\/?ref=conttm-nabardda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check NABARD DA Descriptive test pattern<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-precis-writing-example-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precis_Writing_Example_1\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Precis Writing Example<\/strong><\/span> 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read the passage carefully and write a summary of the same in your own words.<br>No paraphrasing\/rephrasing is allowed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Nigeria spends about US $22 billion every year buying food from other countries. Its biggest food imports are wheat, sugar and fish. Rice is another major import, costing around US $1.65 billion. Most of Nigeria\u2019s rice comes from Thailand and India, and experts expect Nigeria to be the world\u2019s second-largest rice importer after China in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason rice is so popular is that Nigeria\u2019s cities are growing quickly. When people move to towns and look for cheap, filling meals, they choose rice. Older grains like sorghum and millet are now less common because rice is easier to cook and fits anyone\u2019s budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In late 2018, Nigeria\u2019s government said it would stop importing rice altogether to save money. But this plan is not realistic. Nigeria does not grow enough rice to meet its own needs. Farmers face bad weather, little training and little government help. To change this, the government must put more money and support into rice farming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-precis-writing-answer\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Precis Writing<\/strong><\/span> Answer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nigeria and its Import of Rice<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are reasons for the high demand for rice in Nigeria, which makes it to import $1.65 billion worth of rice out of a total $22 billion food imports each year and is predicted to become world&#8217;s second-largest importer of rice after China in 2019. Rapid urbanization, cheapness and nutritional value are some of the reasons for its high demand. The choice of rice is because of its convenience and easiness to prepare.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Government is putting a blanket ban on rice imports as announced towards the end of 2018 in order to save money. But the plan is unrealistic by design since Nigeria&#8217;s agricultural sector is not prepared to meet its rice demand. On top of that, Nigeria is battling other factors too of natural and climatic nature, dearth of funding and farmers&#8217; training. To solve these problems, the Government should invest in rice farmers aggressively.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-precis-writing-example-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precis_Writing_Example_2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Precis Writing Example<\/strong><\/span> 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> <strong>Read the passage carefully and write a summary of the same in your own words.<br>No paraphrasing\/rephrasing is allowed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the National Health Authority (NHA) and the All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA) have announced a partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This partnership aims to provide healthcare services to around 10 million truck drivers under the Ayushman Bharat (AB)-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). The NHA and the AITWA will work together in order to identify truck drivers and employees of transport companies who are eligible for the scheme. The Common Service Centres (CSCs), which comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will work toward facilitating the verification of drivers using the NHA\u2019s Beneficiary Identification System. This collaboration will help thousands of eligible families access in-patient care for serious illnesses at a nationwide network of 19,002 government and private hospitals empanelled under the PM-JAY. After the verification, the eligible drivers can get their AB PM-JAY e-cards at the nearest AITWA Highway Hero Centres. In the first phase, a pilot project will be conducted at key locations under the AITWA and the AB PM-JAY. This will be expanded to other towns across the country. Eligible drivers and employees of different transport companies will be able to avail themselves of the benefits after getting the PM-JAY cards. NHA officials will work closely with the teams of the AITWA and the CSCs to conduct the drive to identify beneficiaries.<br>Title: Healthcare Services for Truck Drivers under Ayushman Bharat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong><br>To identify and provide healthcare services to 10 million truck drivers employees of transport companies under the AB PM-JAY, the NHA and AITWA announced a partnership through a MoU. In-patient care will be accessible to thousands of eligible families at around 19,002 government and private hospitals. The first phase aims to conduct a pilot project at key locations. The eligible drivers can obtain their AB PM-JAY e-cards at the nearest AITWA Highway Hero Centres and avail the benefits after their verification using NHA\u2019s Beneficiary Identification System is done by the CSCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We hope the above tips help you write better precis. We wish you all the very best!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_in_Precis_Writing\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid in Precis Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even well-prepared candidates often lose marks due to avoidable errors. Being aware of these common mistakes can significantly improve the quality of your precis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Copying sentences from the original passage<\/strong> instead of using your own words. A precis must reflect your understanding, not your copying skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Including personal opinions or interpretations<\/strong>, which makes the precis subjective. Always remain neutral and factual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missing the central idea<\/strong> by focusing too much on minor details while ignoring the main theme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Changing the sequence of ideas<\/strong>, which disrupts the logical flow of the original passage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Writing too long or too short<\/strong>. A precis that exceeds one-third of the original length or is overly brief may be penalized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using abbreviations, symbols, or bullet points<\/strong>, which are not allowed in formal precis writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignoring the tone of the author<\/strong>, such as writing neutrally when the passage is critical or argumentative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grammatical and spelling errors<\/strong>, which reduce clarity and affect overall impression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-da-descriptive-complete-batch-2026-hinglish-2181\/?ref=conttm-nabardda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"868\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NABARD-DA-Descriptive.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241696\" style=\"width:455px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NABARD-DA-Descriptive.webp 868w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NABARD-DA-Descriptive-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-precis-writing-aspirants-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precis_Writing_Aspirants_%E2%80%93_FAQs\"><\/span>Precis Writing  Aspirants \u2013 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749625455393\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is Precis Writing in competitive exams?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Precis writing is summarizing a passage concisely while retaining key ideas and tone.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749625722420\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Why is Precis Writing important for exams like UPSC and SBI PO?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> It tests your ability to understand and express content clearly and briefly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749625741675\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What is the correct tense and voice to use in precis writing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Use past tense and third-person narration in precis writing.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749625762060\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Can I use my personal opinions in precis writing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> No, precis writing should remain objective without personal judgments.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749625788859\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. How do I identify the main idea of the passage?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Read the passage thoroughly and focus on the author&#8217;s purpose and tone.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749625811003\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q6. Are there any specific grammar rules to follow?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, use grammatically correct and clear language without abbreviations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749625835164\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q7. What are some common mistakes to avoid in precis writing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Avoid copying sentences, skipping key points, or changing the original meaning.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/\" aria-label=\"Why did PM Modi ask people to avoid buying too much gold?\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IBPS-RRB-Clerk-\u0938\u094d\u091f\u0921\u0940-\u092a\u094d\u0932\u093e\u0928-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Why did PM Modi ask people to avoid buying too much gold?\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/why-pm-modi-says-no-to-gold\/\">Why did PM Modi ask people to avoid buying too much gold?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pib-current-affairs\/\" aria-label=\"PIB Current Affairs 2026, Attempt Quiz &amp; 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