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UPSC Mains 2014

Essay (Essay)

8 questions, 250 marks, 3 hours. Open a question for its Hindi text, a topper’s answer to it, and to write it and get it marked.

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Topics in this paper

Education and youth · 2Art, literature and media · 2Polity, democracy and governance · 2Economy, development and work · 2Leadership and characterEthics and valuesHealth and wellbeing
  1. Topic A1With greater power comes greater responsibility.125 marks · 1200 words
  2. Topic A2Is the growing level of competition good for the youth?125 marks · 1200 words
  3. Topic A3Are the standardized tests good measure of academic ability or progress?125 marks · 1200 words
  4. Topic A4Words are sharper than the two-edged sword.125 marks · 1200 words
  5. Topic B1Was it the policy paralysis or the paralysis of implementation which slowed the growth of our country?125 marks · 1200 words
  6. Topic B2Is sting operation an invasion on privacy?125 marks · 1200 words
  7. Topic B3Fifty Golds in Olympics : Can this be a reality for India?125 marks · 1200 words
  8. Topic B4Tourism : Can this be the next big thing for India?125 marks · 1200 words

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2014, Essay. The paper on upsc.gov.in.