UPSC Mains · Essay · Topic

Polity, democracy and governance

11 UPSC Mains Essay questions on Polity, democracy and governance, 2014 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them.

  1. 2026 Topic B8A good leader is one who follows the followers.125 marks · 1200 words
  2. 2023 Topic B7A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity.125 marks · 1200 words
  3. 2021 Topic B8There are better practices to “best practices”.125 marks · 1200 words
  4. 2019 Topic B7Biased media is a real threat to Indian democracy125 marks · 1200 words
  5. 2018 Topic B7A people that values its privileges above its principles loses both125 marks · 1200 words
  6. 2017 Topic A2Impact of the new economic measures on fiscal ties between the union and states in India.125 marks · 1200 words
  7. 2016 Topic A3Water disputes between States in federal India125 marks · 1200 words
  8. 2016 Topic B1Cooperative federalism : Myth or reality125 marks · 1200 words
  9. 2015 Topic A3Character of an institution is reflected in its leader.125 marks · 1200 words
  10. 2014 Topic B1Was it the policy paralysis or the paralysis of implementation which slowed the growth of our country?125 marks · 1200 words
  11. 2014 Topic B2Is sting operation an invasion on privacy?125 marks · 1200 words

Other Essay topics

Art, literature and mediaEconomy, development and workEducation and youthEnvironment and sustainabilityEthics and valuesHealth and wellbeingHistory and civilisationIndia and the worldLeadership and characterPhilosophy and the human conditionScience, technology and the futureSociety and cultureWomen and gender

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination question papers, upsc.gov.in. Topics are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.