- Flashcards are a popular and effective tool for active recall. They allow you to condense complex information into concise, easy-to-review cards.
- Create flashcards for key concepts, theories, definitions, and important case studies in Public Administration.
- Use one side of the flashcard to write the question or cue, and the other side to write the answer.
- Regularly review and test yourself using flashcards to reinforce your memory and recall abilities.


- Self-quizzing is a powerful technique to actively engage with the material and test your understanding and retention.
- Create a list of questions based on the topics you have studied.
- Answer the questions without referring to your notes or study materials.
- Assess your answers and identify areas where you need further review or improvement.
- Repeat the self-quizzing process periodically to reinforce your memory and track your progress.


- Mind maps are visual representations of concepts and their interrelationships. They help in organizing information and aiding memory retention.
- Create mind maps for different topics in Public Administration, highlighting the main ideas, sub-topics, and their connections.
- Use colors, symbols, and diagrams to make the mind maps visually appealing and memorable.
- Regularly review and revise the mind maps to reinforce your understanding and memory of the subject.


- Mnemonics are memory aids that help in recalling information by associating it with familiar and easily remembered cues.
- Create mnemonic devices such as acronyms, rhymes, or visual imagery to remember complex concepts, theories, or lists.
- Use mnemonics to encode information in a way that is easier to recall during the revision process.


- Mock tests simulate the actual exam environment and help in evaluating your knowledge and retention.
- Look for previous years' question papers or practice sets specifically designed for the Public Administration optional.
- Set a timer and attempt the mock tests under exam conditions.
- Analyze your performance, identify weak areas, and focus on revising those topics.

Remember to combine these active recall techniques with regular and consistent revision to maximize memory retention.