UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Essay Paper PDF | Question Paper

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  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 2
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Essay
Subject Essay
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 2
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Essay paper, designated SKYC-G-ESSY, is a critical component of the Mains examination. This paper requires candidates to write two essays, one from Section A and one from Section B, each approximately 1000-1200 words. The total marks for this paper are 250. Candidates must adhere to the specified word limits and write in the authorized medium as indicated in their Admission Certificate. This paper evaluates a candidate's depth of thought, clarity of expression, and ability to articulate complex ideas on diverse subjects.

Major Topics Covered

  • Essay Writing
  • Social Issues
  • Philosophy
  • Decision Making
  • Creativity
  • Intuition
  • Logic

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

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 General Studies Paper IV (Ethics)
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Optional Subject Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Optional Subject Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Essay Answer Key
  • UPSC Mains 2023 Essay Analysis

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. निम्नलिखित खण्ड A और B प्रत्येक से एक विषय चुनकर दो निबन्ध लिखिए, जो प्रत्येक लगभग 1000 - 1200 शब्दों का हो :
Write two essays, choosing one topic from each of the following Sections A and B, in about 1000 - 1200 words each :

(1) चिंतन एक तरह का खेल है, यह तब तक प्रारम्भ नहीं होता, जब तक एक विरोधी पक्ष न हो ।
Thinking is like a game, it does not begin unless there is an opposite team.

(2) दूरदर्शी निर्णय तभी लिए जाते हैं जब अंतर्ज्ञान और तर्क का परस्पर मेल होता है।
Visionary decision-making happens at the intersection of intuition and logic.

(3) सभी भटकने वाले गुम नहीं होते हैं ।
Not all who wander are lost.

(4) रचनात्मकता की प्रेरणा लौकिकता में चमत्कार ढूँढ़ने के प्रयास से उपजती है ।
Inspiration for creativity springs from the effort to look for the magical in the mundane.

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Frequently asked questions

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

This paper is from the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the year of the Civil Services Main Examination 2023 Essay paper?

The year is 2023.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.

What is the paper code for this Essay paper?

The paper code is SKYC-G-ESSY.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Essay.

What is the exam stage for this paper?

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

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