UPSC Mains Essay Previous Year Topics

How the paper works

1. 1Two sections of four topics each. Write one essay from each section.
2. 2Each essay carries 125 marks, 250 in all, in about 1,000 to 1,200 words.
3. 3Three hours for both, so plan each essay for 15 minutes and write for 75.

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