The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 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 2017, official essay topics, exam pattern, important instructions, and the official UPSC PDF link.
UPSC CSE Mains Essay Paper 2017: Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 |
| Paper | Essay (Paper I) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Exam Stage | Main Examination |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Time Allowed | 3 Hours |
| Essays to Attempt | 2 (One from Section A and One from Section B) |
| Word Limit | 1000-1200 words for each essay |
| Question Type | Descriptive |
| Medium | Any 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 2017
Write TWO Essays, choosing ONE from each of the Sections A and B, in about 1000-1200 words each:
125×2=250
SECTION ‘A’
- Farming has lost the ability to be a source of subsistence for majority of farmers in India.
- Impact of the new economic measures on fiscal ties between the Union and States in India.
- Destiny of a nation is shaped in its classrooms.
- Has the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) lost its relevance in a multipolar world?
SECTION ‘B’
- Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.
- Fulfilment of ‘new woman’ in India is a myth.
- We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws.
- ‘Social media’ is inherently a selfish medium.
Official UPSC PDF
The official UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 Essay Question Paper can be downloaded from the UPSC website.
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