{"id":3348,"date":"2022-09-16T07:24:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T07:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=3348"},"modified":"2023-11-28T06:39:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T06:39:56","slug":"essay-paper-upsc-cse-mains-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/essay-paper-upsc-cse-mains-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Essay Paper (UPSC CSE Mains 2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UPSC CSE Mains 2022 Essay Paper was conducted on 16<sup>th<\/sup> September 2022. Students can see the question paper here. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch Live Discussion of UPSC CSE Essay Paper by Shabbir Sir: 16th September 2022, 6 P.M. Onwards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"UPSC Mains 2022 - Essay Paper Discussion | Live Session by Shabbir A Bashir | UPSC CSE | Edukemy\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_GcGEGYoNYU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Live Analysis of Essay Paper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write two essays choosing, choosing one topic from each of Sections A and B, in about 1000-1200 words each: (125&#215;2=250)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1008\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-16-at-12.35.11.jpeg\" alt=\"Essay Paper 2022\" class=\"wp-image-3349 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-16-at-12.35.11.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-16-at-12.35.11-585x819.jpeg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/1008;\" \/><figcaption>Essay Paper 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Section A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence.<\/li><li>Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.<\/li><li>History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man.<\/li><li>A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what a ship is for.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Section B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.<\/li><li>You cannot step twice in the same river.<\/li><li>A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities.<\/li><li>Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them have to be right.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/essay-paper-upsc-mains-2021-in-depth-analysis\/\">Click for UPSC CSE Mains 2021 Paper &#8211; In-Depth Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Write Interesting Essays? | UPSC CSE Mains | Edukemy\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V7dzDMjGdXQ?feature=oembed\" 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Can I write the Essay Paper in regional languages in UPSC CSE Mains 2022?\">Q3: Can I write the Essay Paper in regional languages in UPSC CSE Mains 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/essay-paper-upsc-cse-mains-2022\/#Q4_Is_it_necessary_to_provide_examples_and_illustrations_in_essays\" title=\"Q4: Is it necessary to provide examples and illustrations in essays?\">Q4: Is it necessary to provide examples and illustrations in essays?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/essay-paper-upsc-cse-mains-2022\/#Q5_Can_I_carry_a_rough_sheet_for_brainstorming_before_writing_the_essay_in_UPSC_CSE_Mains_2022\" title=\"Q5: Can I carry a rough sheet for brainstorming before writing the essay in UPSC CSE Mains 2022?\">Q5: Can I carry a rough sheet for brainstorming before writing the essay in UPSC CSE Mains 2022?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/essay-paper-upsc-cse-mains-2022\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.\u00a0\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/essay-paper-upsc-cse-mains-2022\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_the_format_of_the_Essay_Paper_in_UPSC_CSE_Mains_2022\"><\/span><strong>Q1: What is the format of the Essay Paper in UPSC CSE Mains 2022?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A1: The Essay Paper consists of two sections, each with four essay topics. Candidates are required to choose one topic from each section and write two essays in a three-hour duration. The word limit for each essay is 1,000-1,200 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_are_essays_evaluated_in_the_UPSC_CSE_Mains_2022_Essay_Paper\"><\/span><strong>Q2: How are essays evaluated in the UPSC CSE Mains 2022 Essay Paper?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A2: Essays are evaluated based on several criteria, including clarity of expression, coherence, depth of understanding, critical analysis, and the candidate&#8217;s ability to present arguments effectively. The examiner also looks for a balanced perspective, originality, and the candidate&#8217;s awareness of current events and issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Can_I_write_the_Essay_Paper_in_regional_languages_in_UPSC_CSE_Mains_2022\"><\/span><strong>Q3: Can I write the Essay Paper in regional languages in UPSC CSE Mains 2022?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A3: No, the Essay Paper must be written in the medium authorized in the admission certificate, which is either English or Hindi. Answers in any other medium will not be evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Is_it_necessary_to_provide_examples_and_illustrations_in_essays\"><\/span><strong>Q4: Is it necessary to provide examples and illustrations in essays?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A4: Yes, providing relevant examples and illustrations is crucial in essay writing. It helps in supporting arguments, making the essay more convincing, and showcasing the candidate&#8217;s understanding of the topic. However, excessive use of examples without a coherent discussion may be counterproductive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Can_I_carry_a_rough_sheet_for_brainstorming_before_writing_the_essay_in_UPSC_CSE_Mains_2022\"><\/span><strong>Q5: Can I carry a rough sheet for brainstorming before writing the essay in UPSC CSE Mains 2022?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A5: No, candidates are not allowed to carry any material, including rough sheets, into the examination hall. All rough work should be done in the answer booklets provided by the examination center. 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