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Mains PYQ

Essay · Essay Writing · 250 Marks · 3 Hours

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Total Questions8Official paper requirements
Total Marks1000 MAggregate syllabus score
Allowed Duration180 minStrict exam duration limit
Answer EvalReadyEvaluation flow framework

Essay2018

8 questions
4 questions
Q. 1

Poverty anywhere is a threat to prosperity everywhere.

125 M
Q. 2

Management of Indian border disputes - a complex task.

125 M
Q. 3

Reality does not conform to the ideal, but confirms it.

125 M
Q. 4

A people that values its privileges above its principles loses both.

125 M
4 questions
Q. 1

'The past' is a permanent dimension of human consciousness and values.

125 M
Q. 2

Customary morality cannot be a guide to modern life.

125 M
Q. 3

A good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.

125 M
Q. 4

Alternative technologies for a climate change resilient India.

125 M