UPSC Mains 2020 Essay questions

8 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2020. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Essay PYQs

1. A1

   Life is long journey between human being and being humane

   1000-1200 words · 125 marks

2. A2

   Mindful manifesto is the catalyst to a tranquil self

   1000-1200 words · 125 marks

3. A3

   Ships do not sink because of water around them, ships sink because of water that gets into them

   1000-1200 words · 125 marks

4. A4

   Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication

   1000-1200 words · 125 marks

5. B1

   Culture is what we are, civilization is what we have

   1000-1200 words · 125 marks

6. B2

   There can be no social justice without economic prosperity but economic prosperity without social justice is meaningless

   1000-1200 words · 125 marks

7. B3

   Patriarchy is the least noticed yet the most significant structure of social inequality

   1000-1200 words · 125 marks

8. B4

   Technology as the silent factor in international relations

   1000-1200 words · 125 marks