The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 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 2018, official essay topics, exam pattern, important instructions, and the official UPSC PDF link.
UPSC CSE Mains Essay Paper 2018: Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 |
| Paper | Essay (Paper I) |
| Year | 2018 |
| 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 2018
Write two essays, choosing one topic from each of the following Sections A and B, in about 1000-1200 words each:
125×2=250
SECTION–A
- Alternative technologies for a climate change resilient India.
- A good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.
- Poverty anywhere is a threat to prosperity everywhere.
- Management of Indian border disputes—a complex task.
SECTION–B
- Customary morality cannot be a guide to modern life.
- ‘The past’ is a permanent dimension of human consciousness and values.
- A people that values its privileges above its principles loses both.
- Reality does not conform to the ideal, but confirms it.
Official UPSC PDF
The official UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 Essay Question Paper can be downloaded from the UPSC website.
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