UPSC Mains · Essay · Topic

History and civilisation

6 UPSC Mains Essay questions on History and civilisation, 2013 to 2024, newest first, as UPSC set them.

  1. 2024 Topic A1Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them.125 marks · 1200 words
  2. 2022 Topic A3History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man125 marks · 1200 words
  3. 2021 Topic B7History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.125 marks · 1200 words
  4. 2020 Topic B5Culture is what we are, civilization is what we have125 marks · 1200 words
  5. 2018 Topic B6‘The past’ is a permanent dimension of human consciousness and values125 marks · 1200 words
  6. 2013 Q2Is the Colonial mentality hindering India’s success ?250 marks · 2500 words

Other Essay topics

Art, literature and mediaEconomy, development and workEducation and youthEnvironment and sustainabilityEthics and valuesHealth and wellbeingIndia and the worldLeadership and characterPhilosophy and the human conditionPolity, democracy and governanceScience, technology and the futureSociety and cultureWomen and gender

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