What the 2021 paper asked
The 2021 Essay paper set 8 topics; candidates write two, one from each section, 125 marks and about 1,000–1,200 words each.
Essay paper covers two essays, one from each section of four topics. For how long a scoring answer runs at each mark, see how long toppers actually write.
All 8 topics
The process of self-discovery has now been technologically outsourced.
Your perception of me is a reflection of you; my reaction to you is an awareness of me.
Philosophy of wantlessness is Utopian, while materialism is a chimera.
The real is rational and the rational is real.
Hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
What is research, but a blind date with knowledge!
History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.
There are better practices to ‘best practices’.
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Questions
How many questions were in UPSC Mains 2021 Essay paper?
8 topics, of which candidates write two essays of 125 marks each.
Where can I practise the 2021 Essay questions?
In the practice bank, with a timer set to exam pace. Writing is free with no sign-in; checking an answer against topper answers uses an evaluation (1 free).
Write one, then get it checked.
Write by hand against the clock in the practice bank, then photograph the page: writeupsc puts it beside real topper answers. 1 free evaluation.