UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Essay Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Essay
Subject Essay
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official Essay paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024. The paper requires candidates to write two essays, one from each section (A and B), with each essay approximately 1000-1200 words. Candidates must adhere to the authorized medium of writing as specified in their Admission Certificate and clearly indicate it on the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet. The paper is designed to test a candidate's ability to comprehend complex issues, organize thoughts coherently, and express them effectively in writing. Aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination can use this paper to understand the depth and breadth of topics expected and to practice their essay writing skills.

Major Topics Covered

  • Essay Writing
  • Civil Services
  • UPSC Mains

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

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  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Essay Answer Key
  • UPSC Mains 2024 Essay Model Answers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus
  • UPSC Essay Paper Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर करना आवश्यक है ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तरों पर अंक नहीं दिए जाएँगे ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर निर्दिष्ट शब्द-संख्या के अनुसार होने चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए किसी पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए ।

  • The ESSAY must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit, as specified, should be adhered to.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them. भविष्य के साम्राज्य, मस्तिष्क के साम्राज्य होंगे । 2. The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind. प्रसन्नता का कोई मार्ग नहीं है; प्रसन्नता ही मार्ग है। 3. There is no path to happiness; Happiness is the path. प्रश्न पूछने वाला ही विज्ञान का सच्चा सिपाही है। 4. The doubter is a true man of science. \overlinez PHKM-G-ESSY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper is?

This is the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is Essay.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2024.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The Civil Services Main Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the paper code for this Essay paper?

The paper code for this Essay paper is PHKM-G-ESSY.

What is the question type for this paper?

This is a descriptive paper, requiring candidates to write essays.

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