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UPSC Mains 2024

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 · 4Science, technology and the future · 2Leadership and character · 2Environment and sustainabilityHistory and civilisationIndia and the worldHealth and wellbeingArt, literature and mediaEducation and youthEthics and values
  1. Topic A1Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them.125 marks · 1200 words
  2. Topic A2The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind.125 marks · 1200 words
  3. Topic A3There is no path to happiness; Happiness is the path.125 marks · 1200 words
  4. Topic A4The doubter is a true man of science.125 marks · 1200 words
  5. Topic B5Social media is triggering ‘Fear of Missing Out’ amongst the youth, precipitating depression and loneliness.125 marks · 1200 words
  6. Topic B6Nearly all men can stand adversity, but to test the character, give him power.125 marks · 1200 words
  7. Topic B7All ideas having large consequences are always simple.125 marks · 1200 words
  8. Topic B8The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing.125 marks · 1200 words

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024, Essay. The paper on upsc.gov.in.