UPSC Mains 2019 Essay questions

8 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Essay PYQs

A1
Wisdom finds truth
1000-1200 words · 125 marks
A2
Values are not what humanity is, but what humanity ought to be
1000-1200 words · 125 marks
A3
Best for an individual is not necessarily best for the society
1000-1200 words · 125 marks
A4
Courage to accept and dedication to improve are two keys to success
1000-1200 words · 125 marks
B1
South Asian societies are woven not around the state, but around their plural cultures and plural identities
1000-1200 words · 125 marks
B2
Neglect of primary health care and education in India are reasons for its backwardness
1000-1200 words · 125 marks
B3
Biased media is a real threat to Indian democracy
1000-1200 words · 125 marks
B4
Rise of Artificial Intelligence: the threat of jobless future or better job opportunities
1000-1200 words · 125 marks

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