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UPSC Mains 2019

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

Philosophy and the human condition · 3Ethics and values · 2Economy, development and work · 2Leadership and characterSociety and cultureIndia and the worldHealth and wellbeingEducation and youthArt, literature and mediaPolity, democracy and governanceScience, technology and the future
  1. Topic A1Wisdom finds truth125 marks · 1200 words
  2. Topic A2Values are not what humanity is, but what humanity ought to be125 marks · 1200 words
  3. Topic A3Best for an individual is not necessarily best for the society125 marks · 1200 words
  4. Topic A4Courage to accept and dedication to improve are two keys to success125 marks · 1200 words
  5. Topic B5South Asian societies are woven not around the state, but around their plural cultures and plural identities125 marks · 1200 words
  6. Topic B6Neglect of primary health care and education in India are reasons for its backwardness125 marks · 1200 words
  7. Topic B7Biased media is a real threat to Indian democracy125 marks · 1200 words
  8. Topic B8Rise of Artificial Intelligence : the threat of jobless future or better job opportunities through reskilling and upskilling125 marks · 1200 words

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019, Essay. The paper on upsc.gov.in.