UPSC CSE Mains Essay Question Paper 2016 (Official) – Download PDF & Essay Topics

The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 Essay Paper was conducted for candidates who qualified the Civil Services Preliminary Examination. The Essay paper carries 250 marks and evaluates a candidate’s ability to present ideas in a clear, logical, and well-structured manner.

On this page, you can find the UPSC CSE Mains Essay Question Paper 2016, official essay topics, exam pattern, important instructions, and the official UPSC PDF link.

UPSC CSE Mains Essay Paper 2016: Overview

DetailsInformation
ExaminationUPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016
PaperEssay (Paper I)
Year2016
Exam StageMain Examination
Maximum Marks250
Time Allowed3 Hours
Essays to Attempt2 (One from Section A and One from Section B)
Word Limit1000-1200 words for each essay
Question TypeDescriptive
MediumAny language authorized by UPSC in the Admission Certificate

Question Paper Instructions

  • The ESSAY must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in 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 Booklet must be clearly struck off.

UPSC CSE Mains Essay Question Paper 2016

Write two essays, choosing one from each of the following Sections A and B, in about 1000-1200 words each :

125×2=250

SECTION—A

  1. If development is not engendered, it is endangered.
  2. Need brings greed, if greed increases it spoils breed.
  3. Water disputes between States in federal India.
  4. Innovation is the key determinant of economic growth and social welfare.

SECTION—B

  1. Cooperative federalism : Myth or reality.
  2. Cyberspace and Internet : Blessing or curse to the human civilization in the long run.
  3. Near jobless growth in India : An anomaly or an outcome of economic reforms.
  4. Digital economy : A leveller or a source of economic inequality.

Official UPSC PDF

The official UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 Essay Question Paper can be downloaded from the UPSC website.

Download Official UPSC CSE Mains Essay Question Paper 2016 (PDF)

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