UPSC Mains 2024 Essay
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Question Paper Specific Instructions
- Write two essays, choosing one topic from each of the following Sections A and B, in about 1000-1200 words each: 125×2=250
- Word limit, as specified, should be adhered to.
Section A
- 1125marks
Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them.
Answer in about 1000-1200 words - 2125marks
The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind.
Answer in about 1000-1200 words - 3125marks
There is no path to happiness; Happiness is the path.
Answer in about 1000-1200 words - 4125marks
The doubter is a true man of science.
Answer in about 1000-1200 words
Section B
- 5125marks
Social media is triggering 'Fear of Missing Out' amongst the youth, precipitating depression and loneliness.
Answer in about 1000-1200 words - 6125marks
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but to test the character, give him power.
Answer in about 1000-1200 words - 7125marks
All ideas having large consequences are always simple.
Answer in about 1000-1200 words - 8125marks
The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing.
Answer in about 1000-1200 words
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