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UPSC CSE Mains 2017 Essay Question Paper

Last updated on September 22, 2023 by ClearIAS Team

UPSC CSE Mains 2017 Essay Question Paper

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Instructions:  Write  two  essays, choosing  one  from each of the following Section A and B, in about 1000-1200 words. 2*125 = Total 250 Marks.

Section – A

  • Farming has lost the ability to be a source of subsistence for majority of farmers in India.
  • Impact of the new economic measures on fiscal ties between the union and states in India.
  • Destiny of a nation is shaped in its classrooms.
  • Has the Non- Alignment Movement (NAM) lost its relevance in a multipolar world?

Section – B

  • Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.
  • Fulfillment of ‘new woman’ in India is a myth.
  • We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws.
  • Social media is inherently a selfish medium.

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Section-A: 125 Marks

Section-b: 125 marks.

  • Analysis of Essay-2017 Paper

1) India: Democracy, administration, Society, culture

2) economy, development, 3) education, 4) quote based, philosophy, ethics, 5) women empowerment, 6) international issues, internal security, 7) science-technology, instructions to essay 2017.

  • On 28 th October 2017, UPSC conducted the Essay paper for the civil services mains examination, with following instructions:
  • Total Marks: 250 marks, Time duration: 3 hours.
  • The essay must be written in the medium authorized in the admission certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this question-cum-answer (QCA) booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than authorized one.
  • Word limit, as specified, should be adhered to.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank, must be struck off clearly.

Write any one of the following essay in 1000-1200 words.

  • Farming has lost the ability to be a source of subsistence for majority of farmers in India.
  • Impact of the new economic measures on fiscal ties between the Union and States in India.
  • Destiny of a nation is shaped in its classrooms.
  • Has the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) lost its relevance in a multipolar world?
  • Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.
  • Fulfilment of ‘new woman’ in India is a myth.
  • We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws.
  • ‘Social media’ is inherently a selfish medium.

Essay-2017 Paper Compared to Previous Years

UPSC Mains Essay-2017

Essay-list: Topic wise last 25 years (1993-2017)

Each year, along with essay paper, I also upload topicwise compilation of all essays asked since 1993. However, this time, I’ve further refined the internal classification of the topics. Here it goes:

1.1India Since Independence

  • Is the Colonial mentality hindering India’s Success? -2013
  • In the context of Gandhiji’s views on the matter, explore, on an evolutionary scale, the terms ‘Swadhinata’, ‘Swaraj’ and ‘Dharmarajya’. Critically comment on their contemporary relevance to Indian democracy -2012
  • Dreams which should not let India sleep. -2015
  • Why should we be proud of being Indians? -2000
  • Whither Indian democracy? -1995
  • How far has democracy in India delivered the goods? -2003
  • What we have not learnt during fifty years of independence. -1997
  • What have we gained from our democratic set-up? -2001
  • My vision of India in 2001 a.d. -1993

1.2Federalism, Decentralization

  • Impact of the new economic measures on fiscal ties between the union and states in India. -2017
  • Water disputes between States in federal India. -2016
  • Cooperative federalism : Myth or reality. -2016
  • Creation of smaller states and the consequent administrative, economic and developmental implication -2011
  • Evaluation of panchayati raj system in India from the point of view of eradication of power to people.  -2007
  • Water resources should be under the control of the central government. -2004
  • The language problem in India: its past, present and prospects. -1998

1.3Administration

  • How should a civil servant conduct himself? -2003
  • Politics without ethics is a disaster. -1995
  • The VIP cult is a bane of Indian democracy -1996
  • Need for transparency in public administration -1996
  • The country’s need for a better disaster management system. -2000
  • Politics, bureaucracy and business – fatal triangle. -1994

1.4Judiciary

  • We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws. -2017
  • Justice must reach the poor -2005
  • Judicial activism and Indian democracy. -2004
  • Judicial activism. -1997

1.5Poverty, Social Justice

  • Economic growth without distributive justice is bound to breed violence. -1993
  • The focus of health care is increasingly getting skewed towards the ‘haves’ of our society. -2009
  • Food security for sustainable national development -2005
  • Reservation, politics and empowerment. -1999

1.6Indian Culture and Values

  • Indian culture today: a myth or a reality? -2000
  • Modernism and our traditional socio-ethical values. -2000
  • The composite culture of India. -1998
  • The Indian society at the crossroads. -1994
  • From traditional Indian philanthropy to the gates-buffet model-a natural progression or a paradigm shift? -2010
  • New cults and godmen: a threat to traditional religion -1996

1.7Media, TV & Cinema

  • Responsibility of media in a democracy. -2002
  • Role of media in good governance -2008
  • Does Indian cinema shape our popular culture or merely reflect it? -2011
  • How has satellite television brought about cultural change in Indian mindsets? -2007
  • Is sting operation an invasion on privacy? -2014
  • Mass media and cultural invasion. -1999
  • The misinterpretation and misuse of freedom in India. -1998

2.1Growth vs Development

  • Digital economy: A leveller or a source of economic inequality. -2016
  • Innovation is the key determinant of economic growth and social welfare. -2016
  • Near jobless growth in India: An anomaly or an outcome of economic reforms. -2016
  • Crisis faced in India – moral or economic. -2015
  • Was it the policy paralysis or the paralysis of implementation which slowed the growth of our country? -2014
  • GDP (Gross Domestic Product) along with GDH (Gross Domestic Happiness) would be the right indices for judging the wellbeing of a country-2013
  • Can capitalism bring inclusive growth? -2015
  • Resource management in the Indian context. -1999

2.2Environment vs Development

  • Ecological considerations need not hamper development. -1993
  • Protection of ecology and environment is essential for sustained economic development. -2006
  • Should a moratorium be imposed on all fresh mining in tribal areas of the country? -2010
  • Urbanization is a blessing in disguise. -1997
  • Urbanisation and its hazards -2008
  • Globalization would finish small-scale industries in India. -2006
  • Multinational corporations – saviours or saboteurs -1994
  • Special economic zone: boon or bane -2008
  • Is the criticism that the ‘Public-Private-Partnership’ (PPP) model for development is more of a bane than a boon in the Indian context, justified ?-2012

2.4Sectors of Economy

  • Farming has lost the ability to be a source of subsistence for majority of farmers in India. -2017
  • BPO boom in India.   -2007
  • Tourism: Can this be the next big thing for India? -2014
  • Are our traditional handicrafts doomed to a slow death? -2009

3.1Values in Education

  • Destiny of a nation is shaped in its classrooms. -2017
  • Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make a man more clever devil-2015
  • Independent thinking should be encouraged right form the childhood. -2007
  • Are the standardized tests good measure of academic ability or progress? -2014
  • Irrelevance of the classroom. -2001
  • Is the growing level of competition good for the youth? -2014
  • Literacy is growing very fast, but there is no corresponding growth in education. -1996
  • Is an egalitarian society possible by educating the masses ? -2008
  • What is real education? -2005

3.2Scheme implementation

  •  “Education for all” campaign in India: myth or reality. -2006
  • Restructuring of Indian education system. -1995

3.3Higher education

  • Privatization of higher education in India. -2002
  • Credit – based higher education system – status , opportunities and challenges -2011

4.1Character, honesty

  • Need brings greed, if greed increases it spoils breed. -2016
  • Character of an institution is reflected in its leader. -2015
  • With greater power comes greater responsibility. -2014
  • Words are sharper than the two-edged sword. -2014
  • Attitude makes, habit makes character and character makes a man.  -2007
  • He would reigns within himself and folds his passions and desires and fears is more than a king. -1993

4.2Knowledge

  • There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so. -2003
  • Disinterested intellectual curiosity is the lifeblood of civilisation. -1995

4.3Compassion

  • Joy is the simplest form of gratitude. -2017
  • Compassion is the basic of all morality would -1993
  • Lending hands to someone is better than giving a dole. -2015
  • Be the change you want to see in others (Gandhi)-2013
  • Truth is lived, not taught -1996
  • When money speaks, the truth is silent. -1995
  • Search for truth can only be a spiritual problem. -2002

4.5Youth, Discipline

  • Discipline means success, anarchy means ruin -2008
  • Youth is a blunder, manhood a struggle, old age a regret -1994
  • If youth knew, if age could. -2002
  • Youth culture today. -1999
  • Fifty Golds in Olympics: Can this be a reality for India? -2014

4.6Towards excellence

  • Quick but steady wins the race. -2015
  • Useless life is an early death. -1994
  • Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds. -1995
  • The paths of glory lead but to the grave. -2002
  • The pursuit of excellence. -2001

5.1@National Politics

  • Greater political power alone will not improve women’s plight. -1997
  • Women’s reservation bill would usher in empowerment for women in India. -2006
  • The new emerging women power: the ground realities. -1995

5.2@World / Quote type

  • If women ruled the world -2005
  • The hand that rocks the cradle -2005

5.3Empowerment overall

  • Fulfilment of ‘new woman’ in India is a myth. -2017
  • If development is not engendered, it is endangered. -2016
  • Whither women’s emancipation? -2004
  • Empowerment alone cannot help our women. -2001
  • Women empowerment: challenges and prospects. -1999

5.4Compared to men

  • Woman is god’s best creation. -1998
  • Men have failed: let women take over. -1993
  • Managing work and home – is the Indian working woman getting a fair deal ?-2012

6.1Globalization

  • Geography may remain the same ; history need not. -2010
  • Modernisation and westernisation are not identical concepts. -1994
  • ‘ globalization’ vs. ‘ nationalism’ -2009
  • National identity and patriotism -2008
  • Globalizations and its impact on Indian culture. -2004
  • The masks of new imperialism. -2003
  • As civilization advances culture declines. -2003
  • The implications of globalization for India. -2000
  • My vision of an ideal world order. -2001
  • India’s contribution to world wisdom. -1998
  • The world of the twenty-first century. -1998
  • Preparedness of our society for India’s global leadership role. -2010

6.2International Org./ Bilateral

  • Has the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) lost its relevance in a multipolar world ? -2017
  • Restructuring of UNO reflect present realities -1996
  • The global order: political and economic -1993
  • India’s role in promoting ASEAN co-operation. -2004
  • Importance of Indo-US nuclear agreement -2006

6.3Security

  • Good fences make good neighbours -2009
  • Terrorism and world peace -2005
  • True religion cannot be misused. -1997
  • In the Indian context , both human intelligence and technical intelligence are crucial in combating terrorism -2011
  • Is autonomy the best answer to combat balkanization? -2007
  • Are we a ‘soft ’ state ? -2009

7.1Science and Religion

  • Spirituality and scientific temper. -2003
  • Science and Mysticism : Are they compatible ?-2012

7.2Science and Education

  • Modern technological education and human values. -2002
  • Value-based science and education. -1999
  • The march of science and the erosion of human values. -2001

7.3Computer and internet

  • ‘Social media’ is inherently a selfish medium. -2017
  • Cyberspace and Internet : Blessing or curse to the human civilization in the long run -2016
  • Increasing computerization would lead to the creation of a dehumanized society. -2006
  • The cyberworld: its charms and challenges. -2000
  • Computer: the harbinger of silent revolution. -1993

7.4Sci-Tech: others

  • Technology cannot replace manpower. -2015
  • Science and technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation-2013
  • The modern doctor and his patients. -1997
  • The lure of space. -2004

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Messed up my introduction in NAM essay. Began with “Winds of change” Song and suddenly jumped to Francis Fukuyama “end of history”.

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It’s a very useful information for practise of different types of essay…Thnks mrunal sr…Your work fabulous for aspirants.

Thanks for the update sir :)

Sir, I want to know how to tackle those topics which are quoted negatively like ‘Social media’ is inherently a selfish medium’ and likewise topics. Do they want us to advocate this or write differently which confirms, no they are not bad but good. Again there are few topics where we need to understand thoroughly because they are confusing about what content should be written, actually what should be our approach regarding the same. Please guide Sir.

Regards, Saroj

sectionB > Q3 > I THINK RELATED to ENVIRONMENT PARIS climate deal refusal by U.S. , HUMAN INTERVENTIONS IN NATURE , etc. am I right

Thank u sir.

Thank u very much sir.

Sir Previously download as PDF option use to be there…below the “Get notified whenever I post a new article.”.It is missing now adays. Please help us in this regards.

Mrunal Sir, i think the examiner deliberately put ques 1 and 4 in section A and 2 and 4 in section B as negative statement as questions ( farming has lost……new inda woman a myth……NAM lost relevance …..Social media Selfish……)

Sir i request you to plz teach me why is UPSC trying to assert these negative statements…or it want people to take a positive side on the negative statements…..plz tell me sir….

Thank you sir,,

Mains righting

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Dear Sir, I’m following your every article since last 2 years. I’d learned many things from your article & you tube videos respectively. Kindly provide rough sketch of this years essay.I have tried few of them but confused bout my introduction & contents are correct or not.

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sir pls upload same for GS 1 gs2 gs3 gs4

Thank u very much Mrunal Sir.

I could solve most of the GS papers by following your videos,articles & economic survey respectively.

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Thank you……….very much SIR, for detail analysis

Sir in papers ko download kaise kre koi link to h nhi

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Really useful ..Commendable work..

Your this information is very us a full fore

Respected sir Please send last 10 years previous papers including exam pattern nd syllabus of previous papers since 2013 I searched for that but I couldn’t found it Thank you

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  • Candidates must attempt the paper in the allotted time to simulate an exam setting. Sitting in a place that is free from distractions and setting a countdown timer will help.
  • Carefully review the exam questions from the previous year's UPSC IAS paper.
  • Always keep in mind that wrong answers will result in a negative marking, so avoid speculating or just marking the answer without carefully reading the full question.
  • Once the timers go off, don't attempt any more questions. Compare the answers you have marked with the answer key to evaluate your overall performance and pinpoint any errors that need to be corrected.

Paper Solving Technique

  • One of the most important approaches is the 3-2-1-0 Elimination Technique. This technique is also known as the 100-50-33-25% method of MCQ solving.
  • The main idea of this technique is to solve the CSE Pre question paper in four rounds, based on how many answer choices you can eliminate in each stage. Instead of starting with questions ranging from 1 to 100, use multiple rounds to solve them.
  • Three Elimination = 100% Sure Questions
  • Two Elimination = 50% Sure Questions
  • One Elimination = 33% Sure Questions
  • Zero Elimination = 25% Sure Questions , which means questions you don't know the answers to.
  • Before using this strategy in the actual UPSC Prelims, you should review and master it in the previous year papers. Only then will you be able to execute perfectly this method for the actual exam. Following this approach, create a chart similar to the one shown above shortly after each mock examination.

UPSC CSE Exam Overview 

The UPSC conducts an annual Civil Service Examination, which includes a preliminary exam, a main exam, and a personality test (interview). Candidates taking the UPSC Prelims Examination in 2024 must be aware of important exam details.  

UPSC CSE Exam Pattern 

Candidates must be aware of the exam before beginning to prepare for it. The commission has not changed the CSE syllabus or exam pattern since 2013. The IAS exam pattern consists of three stages: preliminary, main, and interview. Candidates must fully understand the exam pattern for each stage of the exam. 

The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Civil Services Exam 2024, which also serves as a preliminary examination for the Indian Forest Service, in the most transparent way possible. The exam patterns for the preliminary and mains examinations are detailed in the tables below. 

Those who pass the preliminary exam with the required minimum score will be shortlisted for the mains exam, the second round of selection. The main exam follows the following pattern of questions.

Note: In the UPSC Mains examination, a candidate's score could be reduced by the commission if their handwriting is hard to read. 

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UPSC previous year question papers offer a window into the variety of question types that the Commission employs. UPSC Questions are designed to test candidates' analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. These may include multiple-choice questions, essay-type questions, and those requiring subjective responses. By reviewing past papers, aspirants can identify common question structures and practice answering them effectively.

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  • Get familiar with the exam pattern and the type of questions asked. The UPSC exam is a very competitive exam, and the question paper is designed to test your knowledge and understanding of a wide range of subjects. By solving UPSC previous year question papers, you will get a good idea of the type of questions that are asked, the level of difficulty, and the time it takes to answer them. This will help you to prepare better for the actual exam.
  • Identify your strengths and weaknesses. As you solve UPSC previous year papers, you will start to identify your strengths and weaknesses in different subjects. This will help you to focus your studies on the areas where you need the most improvement.
  • Learn time management skills. The UPSC CSE is a three-hour exam, and you will need to manage your time wisely in order to answer all of the questions. By solving previous year question papers, you will get a better understanding of how much time you need to spend on each question.
  • Gain confidence. The more you practice, the more confident you will become in your ability to answer the questions in the exam. Solving UPSC previous year question papers is a great way to build your confidence and prepare for the actual exam.

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) CDS exam occurred on 21 April 2024. The exam was conducted in offline mode. The Combined Defence Service Exam (CDS) is conducted twice yearly to fill various vacancies for competent officers in the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officer Training Academy. Download the CDS Exam 2024 paper from this article.

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Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) will publish the CDS exam 2024 question papers on the official UPSC website. The CDS 2024 question papers will be available for download in the form of PDF files on upsc.gov.in. You can also get the CDS Question paper 2024 in this article.

UPSC CDS 1 Question Paper 2024 PDF

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the CDS exam on April 21, 2024, in offline mode. As per the official exam pattern released by UPSC for the CDS exam 2024, the written exam for IMA, INA, and AFA consists of three papers: General Knowledge, English Language, and Elementary Mathematics. Each paper is two hours long, for a total of six hours. Each of the three papers is worth 100 marks.

How to Download CDS 1 Question Paper?

Candidates aspiring for the CDS exam can easily download the question papers for the year 2024 from the UPSC website by following these simple steps:

  • Visit the UPSC official website: Navigate to upsc.gov.in.
  • Navigate to Question Papers: Look for the “Examinations” tab and click on the “Question Papers” link.
  • Search for CDS 2024 Papers: Find and select the CDS question papers for the year 2024.
  • Download the Papers: Click on the respective papers (General Knowledge, English Language, and Elementary Mathematics) to open them.
  • Save for Future Reference: Download and save the PDF files of the question papers for your reference and preparation.

CDS 1 Exam 2024 Analysis 

The CDS Exam Analysis 2024 provides a comprehensive breakdown of the exam’s difficulty level, question distribution, and suggested good attempts for each section. Let’s delve deeper into each section:

English Paper Exam Analysis for CDS 1

  • Timing : Held from 9 AM to 11 AM.
  • Question Types : The English section covered various aspects including sentence arrangement, prepositions, ordering of sentences, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, spotting errors, among others.
  • Difficulty Level : The English paper was reported to be moderate, though lengthy.
  • Suggested Good Attempts : Aim for 70-75 good attempts.

General Knowledge (GS) Paper Exam Analysis for CDS

  • Timing : Conducted in the afternoon from 12 PM to 2 PM.
  • Question Types : Covered topics such as current affairs, history (modern and medieval), geography, polity, science (chemistry, physics, biology), economics, and defense.
  • Difficulty Level : Ranged from moderate to difficult.
  • Suggested Good Attempts : Around 73-78 good attempts are recommended.

Mathematics Paper Exam Analysis for CDS

  • Timing : Held in the afternoon from 3 PM to 5 PM.
  • Question Types : Covered various mathematical topics including the number system, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, algebra, time speed and distance, mean-median-mode, simple interest/compound interest, time and work, clock, percentage, profit/loss, and mixture.
  • Difficulty Level : Reported as difficult.
  • Suggested Good Attempts : Target around 63-67 good attempts.

Overall, the CDS 1 Exam 2024 had a moderate to difficult difficulty level across all sections. Candidates are advised to aim for approximately 85 to 90 good attempts collectively across all three subjects to maximize their chances of scoring well. This analysis provides valuable insights for aspirants to gauge their performance and strategize accordingly.

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What type of questions are asked in cds.

Objective type – Multiple choice questions (MCQs)

Is CDS easier than NDA?

If we compare both entries written examinations. CDS written is easier then NDA written examination.

Does GK questions repeat in CDS?

Yes, sometimes questions do get repeated in the CDS exam. However, the UPSC does not directly repeat the question word for word; instead, the basic part gets repeated. For example, you can SEE questions on Article 32 in different years framed differently.

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UPSC NDA 1 Question Papers 2024: UPSC has released the NDA 1 Question Papers 2024 for Maths and GAT in PDF form. Candidates can download the question papers for Set A from the official website- upsc.gov.in.

The NDA 1 2024 examination was held on Apr 21, 2024. Candidates can challenge the UPSC NDA 1 Question Papers 2024 till Apr 28, 2024 , through the Online Question Paper Representation Portal.

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  • Then, click on the 'NDA 1 Question Papers 2024' link.
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