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UPSC CSE Mains 2019 — Essay Questions with Answers

All 8 Essay previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Mains 2019, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Section A

   Wisdom finds truth.

2. Q2.Section A

   Values are not what humanity is, but what humanity ought to be.

3. Q3.Section A

   Best for an individual is not necessarily best for the society.

4. Q4.Section A

   Courage to accept and dedication to improve are two keys to success.

5. Q5.Section B

   South Asian societies are woven not around the state, but around their plural cultures and plural identities.

6. Q6.Section B

   Neglect of primary health care and education in India are reasons for its backwardness.

7. Q7.Section B

   Biased media is a real threat to Indian democracy.

8. Q8.Section B

   Rise of Artificial Intelligence: the threat of a jobless future or better job opportunities through reskilling and upskilling.