Hi aspirants here in this post we are publishing the essay questions given in the previous mains papers of 2011 - 2015.
Just go through the questions given in the last five years. It will help you in understanding the pattern and the way the questions being asked.
2011 Mains Essay questions
Answer any one of the following
1. Creation of smaller states and the consequent administrative,economic and developmental implications.
2. Does Indian cinema shape our popular culture or merely reflect it?
3. Credit based higher education system - status, opportunities and challenges.
4. In the Indian context both human intelligence and technical intelligence are crucial in combating terrorism.
2012 Mains Essay paper
Answer any one of the following
1. 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.
2. 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?
3. Science and mysticism: Are they compatible?
4. Managing work and home - Is the Indian working woman getting a fair deal?
2013 Mains Essay paper
Answer any one of the following
1. Be the change you want to see in others - Gandhiji
2. Is the colonial mentality hindering India's success?
3. GDP (Gross Domestic Product ) along with GDH (Gross Domestic Happiness) would be the right indices for judging the well-being of a country.
4. Science and Technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation.
2014 Mains Essay paper
Section - A (answer any one of the following)
1. With greater power comes greater responsibilty.
2. Is the growing level of competition good for the youth?
3. Are the standardized tests good measure of academic ability or progress?
4. Words are sharper than the two edged sword.
Section - B (answer any one of the following)
5. Was it is the policy paralysis or the paralysis of implementation which slowed the growth of our country?
6. Is sting operation an invasion on piracy?
7. Fifty golds in olympics: Can this be a reality for India?
8. Tourism: can this be the next big thing for India?
2015 Mains Essay Paper
Section - A ( answer any one of the following)
1. Lending hands to someone is better than giving a dole.
2. Quick but steady wins the race
3. Character of an institution is reflected in its leader.
4. Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make a man more clever devil.
Section - B (answer any one of the following)
5. Technology cannot replace manpower.
6. Crisis faced in India - moral or economic.
7. Dreams which should not let India sleep.
8. Can capitalism bring inclusive growth.
Just go through the questions given in the last five years. It will help you in understanding the pattern and the way the questions being asked.
2011 Mains Essay questions
Answer any one of the following
1. Creation of smaller states and the consequent administrative,economic and developmental implications.
2. Does Indian cinema shape our popular culture or merely reflect it?
3. Credit based higher education system - status, opportunities and challenges.
4. In the Indian context both human intelligence and technical intelligence are crucial in combating terrorism.
2012 Mains Essay paper
Answer any one of the following
1. 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.
2. 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?
3. Science and mysticism: Are they compatible?
4. Managing work and home - Is the Indian working woman getting a fair deal?
2013 Mains Essay paper
Answer any one of the following
1. Be the change you want to see in others - Gandhiji
2. Is the colonial mentality hindering India's success?
3. GDP (Gross Domestic Product ) along with GDH (Gross Domestic Happiness) would be the right indices for judging the well-being of a country.
4. Science and Technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation.
2014 Mains Essay paper
Section - A (answer any one of the following)
1. With greater power comes greater responsibilty.
2. Is the growing level of competition good for the youth?
3. Are the standardized tests good measure of academic ability or progress?
4. Words are sharper than the two edged sword.
Section - B (answer any one of the following)
5. Was it is the policy paralysis or the paralysis of implementation which slowed the growth of our country?
6. Is sting operation an invasion on piracy?
7. Fifty golds in olympics: Can this be a reality for India?
8. Tourism: can this be the next big thing for India?
2015 Mains Essay Paper
Section - A ( answer any one of the following)
1. Lending hands to someone is better than giving a dole.
2. Quick but steady wins the race
3. Character of an institution is reflected in its leader.
4. Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make a man more clever devil.
Section - B (answer any one of the following)
5. Technology cannot replace manpower.
6. Crisis faced in India - moral or economic.
7. Dreams which should not let India sleep.
8. Can capitalism bring inclusive growth.