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APSC Mains Answer Writing – Questions for Week 25-31 Dec. 2017

APSC Mains Answer Writing – Questions for Week 25 – 31 December 2017

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APSC Mains Questions – Set 16 [ 25-31 Dec.2017 ]

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Q1. Recent electoral trends suggest that India is becoming a virtual one-party state. Discuss the positives and negatives of Single party state rule. (250 Words)

Q2. What is Net Neutrality? Discuss why TRAI is backing it and how it will affect users. (250 Words)

Q3. Indian govt has put a high stake in renewable energy. Can renewable energy make India energy secure? (250 Words)

 

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APSC Mains Answer Writing – Questions for Week 18-24 Dec. 2017

APSC Mains Answer Writing – Questions for Week 18 – 24 December 2017

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APSC Mains Questions – Set 15 [ 18-24 Dec.2017 ]

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Q1. Discuss the significant provisions of the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana to make electricity accessible to every household by 2018. Also mention the various issues in achieving the goal. (250 Words)

Q2. What were the Thuggee in India? Critically examine the Criminal Tribes Act 1871. (250 Words)

Q3. In the light of recent trade talk failure, is WTO heading for the same fate as of it’s predecessor, GATT? (250 Words)

 

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Essay Writing Tips for APSC Mains Exam

Essay writing Tips for APSC Mains Exam

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Essays are an integral part of APSC CC(Mains) Exam as Essay is a separate Paper in itself. One Essay of 250 marks to be written in 3 hours.

As per the new APSC Mains Exam rule, the essay paper of 250 marks to be completed in 3 hours, plays a very important role. To be written in the medium or language of the candidate’s choice. Candidate is required to write an essay on a specific topic.

Important Tips to Write Essay in APSC Mains Exam

1. Choose Topic(s) wisely

Read all the topics thoroughly. You should choose the topic you know most about. If possible, try to avoid conflicting, sensitive and provocative topics. It is bit tough to do justice to the topic and trying to be neutral, without flowing with emotions and personal bias.

2. Brainstorming

Once you have selected the topic, give yourself sometime (may be 5 minutes) to bring in every relevant points you have read or heard about the topic. Write this points in rough (with Pencil) so that you don’t forget to put these in, while writing the essay.

Even while writing the essay, if any important point comes to your mind, write it immediately in rough space and use it in appropriate place.

3. Structure

Once you have the rough points in hand, start writing the essay following a logical flow or structure.

  1. Introduction of the topic
  2. Historical Background
  3. Main Topic issue
  4. Current scenario, any recent issue related to the topic
  5. Pros and Cons of the issue
  6. Way Ahead/ Suggested measures to improve the scenario
  7. Brief Conclusion

 4. Additional advantages ( Write only if only you know exactly )

  • Mention any figures or number ( if you remember )
  • Relevant quotes by famous personalities.
  • Relevant government schemes and policies.
  • Any recent judgement(s)

Bureaucratic attitude must be visible in the essay.

  • Try to give  a balanced picture.
  • Take a diplomatic stand.
  • Avoid writing unrealistic solutions.
  • Be respectful toward the opposite views also.

What NOT TO WRITE in Essay

  • Don’t resort to name-calling.
  • Don’t get too political.
  • Don’t get too personal.
  • Don’t express extreme views.
  • Don’t present problems  only, try to provide possible solutions too.
  • Don’t criticise the government excessively. ( You are not a THE HINDU Columnist!!)

Good Luck.

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APSC Mains Answer Writing – Questions for Week 11-17 Dec. 2017

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APSC Mains Questions – Set 14 [ 11-17 Dec.2017 ]

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Q1. Wassenaar Arrangement recently admits India as Its 42nd Member. What is this Wassenar arrangement? How does this membership benefits India? (250 Words)

Q2. What is China Pakistan Economic Corridor? What are the concerns India have with it? Also discuss the steps India should take to deal with it.
(250 Words)

Q3. How do agricultural subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? (250 Words)

 

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