How can I write a good essay in UPSC mains?
Download UPSC Mains 2020 Essay Paper from the linked article….The structure of a good essay is as follows:
- Introduction.
- Historical.
- Main issue/problem/subject.
- Current scenario/current news related to the topic.
- Positive and negative aspects.
- Obstacles.
- Reforms/way forward.
What type of essays are asked in UPSC mains?
The UPSC Civil Service Mains Exam contains a paper on essay writing. Here you will be asked to write two essays each one carrying 125 marks making a total of 250 marks. You will be given two sets of four topics out of which one has to be chosen from each section.
How many pages should a Upsc essay be?
A general thumb rule which can be helpful in the exam hall is that – if the question has a 150-word limit, then the answer should be written within 1 and a half A4 pages. If it’s 250, then write the answer not going beyond 2.5 A4 pages.
Who got highest marks in UPSC till now?
Anudeep Durishetty
The highest marks ever scored in the UPSC exam were by Anudeep Durishetty, the topper for UPSC 2017. He scored 1126 (55.60%) out of 2025 marks. He scored 950 out of 1750 marks in Mains and 176 out of 275 in the personality test (UPSC Interview). The 2018 IAS Topper came close with 1120 marks.
How to write a successful UPSC Mains essay?
Every conclusion cannot be on your side. But with a UPSC Mains Essay, you need to show the examiner why despite all the problems mentioned in the essay, you, like an administrator, don’t give hope and are optimistic and futuristic about it.
What is the word count of the UPSC essay paper?
The Essay Paper is one of the nine papers in the UPSC civil services mains exam. In this paper, you will have to write two essays each with a word count of 1000 – 1200.
How to write an essay for IAS MAINS exam?
The Essay Paper in the IAS Mains Exam consists of two sections A and B with four topics each of 125 marks and a total of 250 (125×2) marks. Candidates have to select a topic from each section and write about it in 1,000 to 2,000 words within the given time of three hours.
How to prepare for UPSC Civil Service NCERT?
Check out UPSC Civil Service NCERT books to refer for preparation. “Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to keep close to the subject of the essay, arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion, and write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.”