General Essay is an important section in Civil Services Main Examination. The question in this section are not specific to any particular topic. Candidates are expected to discusss the given topic / issue in details from various perspectives. This is to test the comprehension and analytical skills of the candidates.
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Two Essays:
Candidates have to write two essays in the examination. There will be choice in the exam. The topics may include current issues also. If you look at the previous papers, the questions are asked mostly from topics like Freedom Movement, Knowledge – Education, Peace, Non-Violence, Children, Child Labour, Law and Administration, Leadership etc.
Selection of Topic:
The first critical step in attempting essay section is selection of the questions. You need to allocate at least 5 / 10 minutes to shortlist the points to be covered in the answer. Based on this plan you have to write the answer in 1200 words. Following are some of the important questions for Essay Section in Civils Main Exam:
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Model / Practice Questions:
1. Will the 21st century be India’s century?
2. Privacy vs Transparency: Transparency is for Government, not for citizens
3. Globalisation is dead, Long live localisation
4. Multilateralism vs Rationalism. Which is good for world economy?
5. Nuclear weapons ensure peace on Earth
6. Is growing level of competition good for the children?
7. Social media and violence
8. Apolitical education- the need of the hour
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