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1. How will you explain the medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days? (Answer in 150 words) 10
2. Why did the armies of the British East India Company – mostly comprising of Indian soldiers – win consistently against the more numerous and better equipped armies of the Indian rulers? Give reasons. (Answer in 150 words) 10
3. Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons. (Answer in 150 words) 10
4. Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks. (Answer in 150 words) 10
5. Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological department. (Answer in 150 words) 10
6. Discuss the natural resource potentials of ‘Deccan trap’. (Answer in 150 words) 10
7. Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread. (Answer in 150 words) 10
8. Explore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work From Home’ on family relationships. (Answer in 150 words) 10
9. How is the growth of Tier 2 cities related to the rise of a new middle class with an emphasis on the culture of consumption? (Answer in 150 words) 10
10. Given the diversities among the tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category? (Answer in 150 words) 10
11. The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples. (Answer in 250 words) 15
12. Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture . (Answer in 250 words) 15
13. Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture. (Answer in 250 words) 15
14. What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the world. (Answer in 250 words) 15
15. Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them. (Answer in 250 words) 15
16. Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade. (Answer in 250 words) 15
17. Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes. How? (Answer in 250 words) 15
18. Analyze the salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion. (Answer in 250 words) 15
19. Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer. (Answer in 250 words) 15
20. Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India. (Answer in 250 words) 15
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1.1 India Since Independence
1.2 federalism, decentralization, 1.3 administration, 1.4 judiciary, 1.5 poverty, social justice, 1.6 indian society, culture and values, 1.7 media, tv & cinema, literature, 2.1 growth vs development, 2.2 environment vs development, 2.4 sectors of economy, 3.1 values in education, 3.2 scheme implementation, 3.3 higher education, 4.1 character, honesty, ethics, 4.2 knowledge, 4.3 compassion, 4.4 truth and reality, 4.5 youth, discipline, 4.6 towards excellence, 5.1 @national politics, 5.2 @world / quote type, 5.3 empowerment overall, 5.4 compared to men, 6.1 globalization, 6.2 international org./ bilateral, 6.3 security, 6.4 history, 7.1 science and religion, 7.2 science and education, 7.3 computer and internet, 7.4 sci-tech: others, appendix: linear paper of upsc essay 2023, appendix: linear paper of upsc essay 2022, appendix: model answer pe free lecture & powerpoint, appendix: syllabus of essay paper in upsc, 1 india: democracy, administration, society, culture.
Is the Colonial mentality hindering India’s Success? -2013
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 -2012
Dreams which should not let India sleep. -2015
Why should we be proud of being Indians? -2000
Whither Indian democracy? -1995
How far has democracy in India delivered the goods? -2003
What we have not learnt during fifty years of independence. -1997
What have we gained from our democratic set-up? -2001
My vision of India in 2001 a.d. -1993
Impact of the new economic measures on fiscal ties between the union and states in India. -2017
Water disputes between States in federal India. -2016
Cooperative federalism : Myth or reality. -2016
Creation of smaller states and the consequent administrative, economic and developmental implication -2011
Evaluation of panchayati raj system in India from the point of view of eradication of power to people. -2007
Water resources should be under the control of the central government. -2004
The language problem in India: its past, present and prospects. -1998
There are better practices to “best practices”. -2021
How should a civil servant conduct himself? -2003
Politics without ethics is a disaster. -1995
The VIP cult is a bane of Indian democracy -1996
Need for transparency in public administration -1996
The country’s need for a better disaster management system. -2000
Politics, bureaucracy and business – fatal triangle. -1994
We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws. -2017
Justice must reach the poor -2005
Judicial activism and Indian democracy. -2004
Judicial activism. -1997
A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity. (- जिस समाज में अधिक न्याय होता है उस समाज को दान की कम आवश्यकता होती है।) – 2023
There can be no social justice without economic prosperity but economic prosperity without social justice is meaningless (बिना आर्थिक समृद्धि के सामाजिक न्याय नहीं हो सकता, किन्तु बिना सामाजिक न्याय के आर्थिक समृद्धि निरर्थक है ) -2020
Neglect of primary health care and education in India are reasons for its backwardness. -2019
The focus of health care is increasingly getting skewed towards the ‘haves’ of our society. -2009
Food security for sustainable national development -2005
Reservation, politics and empowerment. -1999
Culture is what we are, civilization is what we have (जो हम है, वह संस्कार; जो हमारे पास है, वह सभ्यता ) -2020
Indian culture today: a myth or a reality? -2000
Modernism and our traditional socio-ethical values. -2000
The composite culture of India. -1998
The Indian society at the crossroads. -1994
From traditional Indian philanthropy to the gates-buffet model-a natural progression or a paradigm shift? -2010
New cults and godmen: a threat to traditional religion -1996
Biased media is a real threat to Indian democracy. -2019
Responsibility of media in a democracy. -2002
Role of media in good governance -2008
Does Indian cinema shape our popular culture or merely reflect it? -2011
How has satellite television brought about cultural change in Indian mindsets? -2007
Is sting operation an invasion on privacy? -2014
Mass media and cultural invasion. -1999
The misinterpretation and misuse of freedom in India. -1998
Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world (कवि संसार के अनधिकृत रूप से विधायक होते हैं) – 2022
2 Economy, Development
Poverty anywhere is a threat to prosperity everywhere. -2018
Digital economy: A leveller or a source of economic inequality. -2016
Innovation is the key determinant of economic growth and social welfare. -2016
Near jobless growth in India: An anomaly or an outcome of economic reforms. -2016
Crisis faced in India – moral or economic. -2015
Was it the policy paralysis or the paralysis of implementation which slowed the growth of our country? -2014
GDP (Gross Domestic Product) along with GDH (Gross Domestic Happiness) would be the right indices for judging the wellbeing of a country-2013
Can capitalism bring inclusive growth? -2015
Resource management in the Indian context. -1999
Economic growth without distributive justice is bound to breed violence. -1993
Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence (आर्थिक समृद्धि हासिल करने के मामले में वन सर्वोत्तम प्रतिमान होते हैं।) – 2022
Alternative technologies for a climate change resilient India. -2018
Should a moratorium be imposed on all fresh mining in tribal areas of the country? -2010
Urbanisation and its hazards -2008
Protection of ecology and environment is essential for sustained economic development. -2006
Urbanization is a blessing in disguise. -1997
Ecological considerations need not hamper development. -1993
Globalization would finish small-scale industries in India. -2006
Multinational corporations – saviours or saboteurs -1994
Special economic zone: boon or bane -2008
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 ?-2012
Farming has lost the ability to be a source of subsistence for majority of farmers in India. -2017
BPO boom in India. -2007
Tourism: Can this be the next big thing for India? -2014
Are our traditional handicrafts doomed to a slow death? -2009
3 Education
Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in – school. (- शिक्षा वह है जो विद्यालय में विधालय में सीखी गई बातों को भूल जाने के बाद भी शेष रह जाती है।)
Destiny of a nation is shaped in its classrooms. -2017
Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make a man more clever devil-2015
Independent thinking should be encouraged right form the childhood. -2007
Are the standardized tests good measure of academic ability or progress? -2014
Irrelevance of the classroom. -2001
Is the growing level of competition good for the youth? -2014
Literacy is growing very fast, but there is no corresponding growth in education. -1996
Is an egalitarian society possible by educating the masses ? -2008
What is real education? -2005
“Education for all” campaign in India: myth or reality. -2006
Restructuring of Indian education system. -1995
Privatization of higher education in India. -2002
Credit – based higher education system – status, opportunities and challenges -2011
4 Quote based, Philosophy, Ethics
A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities (हर असमंजस के लिए मुस्कराहट ही चुनिन्दा साधन है) – 2022
Philosophy of wantlessness is a Utopian, while materialism is a chimera. -2021
Your perception of me is a reflection of you; my reaction to you is an awareness of me. -2021
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication (सरलता चरम परिष्करण है ) -2020
Ships don’t sink because of water around them ships sink because of water that gets into them (जहाज अपने चारों तरफ के पानी के वजह से नहीं डूबा करते, जहाज पानी के अंदर समां जाने की वजह से डूबता हैं ) -2020
Life is a long journey between being human and being humane. (मनुष्य होने और मानव बनने के बीच का लम्बा सफर ही जीवन है)-2020
Values are not what humanity is, but what humanity ought to be -2019
Best for an individual is not necessarily best for the society -2019
Courage to accept and dedication to improve are two keys to success -2019
Wisdom finds truth -2019
A people that values its privileges above its principles loses both. -2018
Customary morality cannot be a guide to modem file. -2018
Need brings greed, if greed increases it spoils breed. -2016
Character of an institution is reflected in its leader. -2015
With greater power comes greater responsibility. -2014
Words are sharper than the two-edged sword. -2014
Attitude makes, habit makes character and character makes a man. -2007
He would reigns within himself and folds his passions and desires and fears is more than a king. -1993
Thinking is like a game, it does not begin unless there is an opposite team. (- सोच एक खेल की तरह है, यह तब तक शुरू नहीं होता है जब तक कि एक विपरीत टीम/पक्ष न हो।) – 2023
Mathematics is the music of reason. (- गणित ज्ञान का संगीत है।) – 2023
The real is rational and the rational is real. -2021
Mindful manifesto is the catalyst to a tranquil self (विचारपरक संकल्प स्वयं के शांतचित्त रहने का उत्प्रेरक है )-2020
‘The past’ is a permanent dimension of human consciousness and values. -2018
A good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge. -2018
There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so. -2003
Disinterested intellectual curiosity is the lifeblood of civilisation. -1995
Joy is the simplest form of gratitude. -2017
Compassion is the basic of all morality of the world -1993
Lending hands to someone is better than giving a dole. -2015
Be the change you want to see in others (Gandhi)-2013
Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right (केवल इसलिए कि आपके पास विकल्प हैं, इसका यह अर्थ कदापि नहीं है कि उनमें से किसी को भी ठीक होना ही होगा) – 2022
Reality does not conform to the ideal, but confirms it. -2018
Truth is lived, not taught -1996
When money speaks, the truth is silent. -1995
Search for truth can only be a spiritual problem. -2002
The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining (छप्पर मरम्मत करने का समय तभी होता है, जब धूप खिली हुई हो) – 2022
You cannot step twice in the same river (आप उसी नदी में दोबारा नहीं उतर सकते) – 2022
Discipline means success, anarchy means ruin -2008
Youth is a blunder, manhood a struggle, old age a regret -1994
If youth knew, if age could. -2002
Youth culture today. -1999
Fifty Golds in Olympics: Can this be a reality for India? -2014
Visionary decision-making happens at the intersection of intuition and logic. (- दूरदर्शी निर्णय तभी लिए जाते है अंतर्ज्ञान और तर्क का परस्पर मेल होता है।) – 2023
Not all who wander are lost. (- भटकने वाले सभी गुम नहीं हो जाते।) – 2023
Inspiration for creativity springs from the effort to look for the magical in the mundane (- रचनात्मकता की प्रेरणा अलौकिक ता में चमत्कार ढूंढने के प्रयास से उपजति है) – 2023
A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ship is for (जहाज बन्दरगाह के भीतर सुरक्षित होता है, परन्तु इसके लिए तो वह होता नहीं है) – 2022
Quick but steady wins the race. -2015
Useless life is an early death. -1994
Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds. -1995
The paths of glory lead but to the grave. -2002
The pursuit of excellence. -2001
5 Women empowerment
Greater political power alone will not improve women’s plight. -1997
Women’s reservation bill would usher in empowerment for women in India. -2006
The new emerging women power: the ground realities. -1995
Hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. -2021
If women ruled the world -2005
The hand that rocks the cradle -2005
Patriarchy is the least noticed yet the most significant structure of social inequality (पितृ-सत्ता की व्यवस्था नजर मैं बहुत काम आने के बावजूद सामाजिक विषमता की सबसे प्रभावी संरचना है) -2020
Fulfilment of ‘new woman’ in India is a myth. -2017
If development is not engendered, it is endangered. -2016
Whither women’s emancipation? -2004
Empowerment alone cannot help our women. -2001
Women empowerment: challenges and prospects. -1999
Woman is god’s best creation. -1998
Men have failed: let women take over. -1993
Managing work and home – is the Indian working woman getting a fair deal ?-2012
6 International issues, Internal Security, History
South Asian societies are woven not around the state, but around their plural cultures and plural identities. -2019
Modernisation and westernisation are not identical concepts. -1994
‘globalization’ vs. ‘nationalism’ -2009
National identity and patriotism -2008
Globalizations and its impact on Indian culture. -2004
The masks of new imperialism. -2003
As civilization advances culture declines. -2003
The implications of globalization for India. -2000
My vision of an ideal world order. -2001
India’s contribution to world wisdom. -1998
The world of the twenty-first century. -1998
Preparedness of our society for India’s global leadership role. -2010
Technology as the silent factor in international relations (अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंधों मैं मौन करक के रूप मैं प्रौद्योगिकी) -2020
Has the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) lost its relevance in a multipolar world ? -2017
Restructuring of UNO reflect present realities -1996
The global order: political and economic -1993
India’s role in promoting ASEAN co-operation. -2004
Importance of Indo-US nuclear agreement -2006
Management of Indian border dispute is a complex task. -2018
In the Indian context , both human intelligence and technical intelligence are crucial in combating terrorism -2011
Are we a ‘soft’ state ? -2009
Good fences make good neighbours -2009
Is autonomy the best answer to combat balkanization? -2007
Terrorism and world peace -2005
True religion cannot be misused. -1997
History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce. -2021
Geography may remain the same ; history need not. -2010
7 Science-Technology
Spirituality and scientific temper. -2003
Science and Mysticism : Are they compatible ?-2012
What is research, but a blind date with knowledge! -2021
Modern technological education and human values. -2002
Value-based science and education. -1999
The march of science and the erosion of human values. -2001
The process of self-discovery has now been technologically outsourced. -2021
Rise of Artificial Intelligence: the threat of jobless future or better job opportunities through reskilling and upskilling. -2019
‘Social media’ is inherently a selfish medium. -2017
Cyberspace and Internet : Blessing or curse to the human civilization in the long run -2016
Increasing computerization would lead to the creation of a dehumanized society. -2006
The cyberworld: its charms and challenges. -2000
Computer: the harbinger of silent revolution. -1993
Technology cannot replace manpower. -2015
Science and technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation-2013
The modern doctor and his patients. -1997
The lure of space. -2004
Section-A (write any one)
Thinking is like a game, it does not begin unless there is an opposite team. (- सोच एक खेल की तरह है, यह तब तक शुरू नहीं होता है जब तक कि एक विपरीत टीम/पक्ष न हो।)
Visionary decision-making happens at the intersection of intuition and logic. (- दूरदर्शी निर्णय तभी लिए जाते है अंतर्ज्ञान और तर्क का परस्पर मेल होता है।)
Not all who wander are lost. (- भटकने वाले सभी गुम नहीं हो जाते।)
Inspiration for creativity springs from the effort to look for the magical in the mundane (- रचनात्मकता की प्रेरणा अलौकिक ता में चमत्कार ढूंढने के प्रयास से उपजति है)
Section-B (write any one)
Girls are weighed down by restrictions, boys with demands – two equally harmful disciplines. (-लड़कियां बंदिशों के तथा लड़के अपेक्षा के बोझ तले दबे हुए होते हैं दोनों ही समान रूप से हानिकारक व्यवस्थाएं हैं।)
Mathematics is the music of reason. (- गणित ज्ञान का संगीत है।)
A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity. (- जिस समाज में अधिक न्याय होता है उस समाज को दान की कम आवश्यकता होती है।)
Answer one-one essay from each section in 1000-1200 words
History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man (इतिहास वैज्ञानिक मनुष्य के रूमानी मनुष्य पर विजय हासिल करने का एक सिलसिला है।) – 2022
A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ship is for (जहाज बन्दरगाह के भीतर सुरक्षित होता है, परन्तु इसके लिए तो वह होता नहीं है) & 2022
Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right (केवल इसलिए कि आपके पास विकल्प हैं, इसका यह अर्थ कदापि नहीं है कि उनमें से किसी को भी ठीक होना ही होगा) – 2022
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The UPSC essay paper is one of the important papers of the civil services mains exam. Furthermore, the marks obtained in the UPSC essay paper 2022 will be counted for merit ranking. Thus, it is essential to give priority to essay papers in preparation.
In broader terms, candidates are required to write two essays, pick one IAS essay topics from each of sections A and B and write in about 1000-1200 words each. Moreover, each UPSC essay paper carries 125 marks, making a maximum of 250 marks.
Thus, the candidates should adhere to the best books, and strategies, and solve the previous year’s UPSC essay paper with answers to prepare well for this section.
In this article, we have shared complete details on the Essay 1 exam paper for the candidates aspiring for the upcoming UPSC IAS exam.
UPSC Essay Topics-Overview
As per the UPSC notification , the essay paper is one of the nine subjects in the IAS main exam. Thus, the candidates are required to write essays on multiple topics.
Hence, it is advised to stay updated with the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in proper order and write concisely.
Moreover, credit is usually given for effective and exact expression. The maximum mark for essay questions UPSC is 250 and the exam duration is 3 hours.
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UPSC Essay Previous Year Papers
Candidates should solve past UPSC essay paper with answers to strengthen their preparation. This will improve their writing skills and also help them to understand essay UPSC topics asked in the exam over years.
Hence, we have shared below the official UPSC essay previous paper PDF link for ease of the aspirants.
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How to Prepare for UPSC Essay Topics in IAS 2023 Exam?
While preparing for the IAS mains exam, candidates devote their maximum time to studying general studies and optional subjects. However, they should give equal importance to the UPSC essay paper .
Let’s look at the best preparation tips to excel in the Essay 1 exam paper .
Inculcate the habit of reading newspaper editorials on a daily basis. It is also observed that many times essay questions are based on current affairs.
Next, jot down relevant quotes from the newspaper/books and use them when writing an essay.
Practice writing on the IAS essay topics related to health, women, education, science, internet, technology, etc to improve your vocabulary and overall writing skills.
Select the essay topic wisely. Candidates should go through all the topics carefully and pick the topic they are familiar with.
Candidates should also ensure that their essay includes an introduction, body, basic theme, and conclusion.
Lastly, ask for feedback on the essay from the mentors, seniors, or teachers. This will help them to discover their weak points and allow them to focus more on improving the same for better results.
Best Books for UPSC Essay Paper
Along with the best preparation strategy, candidates should pick the most reliable Books for UPSC and study material for the essay paper. Let’s look at the expert-recommended books for essay preparation shared below:
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Mastering Essay & Answer Writing for UPSC
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ESSAYS for Civil Services and Other Competitive Examinations
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151 Essays for IAS/ PCS & other Competitive Exams 3rd Edition
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Q1. How to write an essay for IAS exam?
Ans. Candidates must prepare an outline first before writing the essay. This will also help them to prepare an introduction/conclusion, ideas, quotes, etc that can be used to write a good essay for the IAS exam.
Q2. What comes in essay paper of UPSC?
Ans. The UPSC essay paper is one of the nine subjects in the IAS main exam. Moreover, candidates need to write two essays with a word limit of 1000–1200 for each paper. Each essay paper carries 125 marks, making a maximum of 250 marks.
Q3. Which type of essay comes in IAS exam?
Ans. There are four types of essays in the IAS mains exam including narrative essay, descriptive essay, informative essay, and persuasive essay.
Q4. Is handwriting important for IAS?
Ans. Candidates will not get extra marks for good handwriting in the essay paper because the quality of the answer matters. However, bad handwriting can definitely decrease the chances of scoring high marks on the paper.
Q5. How can I improve my UPSC essay?
Ans. To improve the UPSC essay preparation , one should keep their outline consistent, avoid using too many jargon/technical terms, and practice essay writing to strengthen the preparation.
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Topics Covered: NABARD Grade A Previous Years Question Papers PDFs for Prelims & Mains, Benefits of Solving Papers, Download Question Papers PDFs with Solution
The NABARD Grade A exam is one of the prestigious yet challenging examinations, hence it becomes imperative for candidates to prepare sincerely and effectively.
One of the best ways to prepare is by having an understanding of the exam’s nature and this applies perfectly well for NABARD Grade A exam, which implies going through the questions that have been asked previously.
Hence it becomes extremely important that you solve as many previous year question papers as possible as it will provide an insight into the kind of questions that will be asked in the exam.
Since a lot of questions are repeated from the previous years in the case for NABARD Grade A, it is likely that same questions that were asked in previous years’ papers in the NABARD Grade A 2024 as well.
Therefore, it is advised for candidates to solve as many previous years’ NABARD Grade A question papers as possible.
In reference to this, I will discuss everything you need to know about NABARD Grade A previous year papers.
So, without further ado, let’s start the section!
Table of Content – NABARD Grade A Previous Year Question Papers
1. question papers, 1.1 benefits of solving papers, 1.2 analyse past year papers, 1.3 download past year papers, 2. results & cutoff.
To help you give a better understanding of NABARD Grade A 2024, we have provided with you the latest previous year question papers of NABARD Grade A 2023 for Phase 1 & Phase 2.
An in-depth analysis of the previous year question papers would help you secure your chances of cracking the NABARD Grade A exam. Here are the NABARD Grade A previous year papers of the various subjects, and the link to the Phase 1 2023 exam, which took place recently.
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You can check the latest NABARD Grade A syllabus and exam pattern ; in case you haven’t done so yet.
Let’s now get to the part where I tell you the benefits of solving NABARD Grade A previous year papers.
Benefits of Solving NABARD Grade A Previous Year Question Papers
To ensure an effective preparation of upcoming NABARD Grade A exam, practicing previous year question should be an integral part of your study plan.
Right of the bat, you must spend a significant portion of your preparation time on solving NABARD previous year papers.
Having said that, with Phase 2 exam for NABARD Grade A 2023 successfully conducted, if you are preparing for NABARD Grade A 2024, it is important to know the benefits that you can reap by solving previous years’ question papers.
Understand the Exam Pattern: Practicing the questions from past year’s NABARD Grade A exams are an excellent method to understand the structure of the examination in a simplified manner.
Understand the different difficulty levels of Phase 1 & Phase 2: Solving the previous years’ NABARD Grade A question papers will familiarize you with the varying levels of difficulty in the questions, as and when you switch from Phase 1 to Phase 2 papers, and vice versa.
Take cognizance of key topics: With more practice on previous year question papers, you’ll know better about the important topics given in the syllabus as covering these topics can be a game changer for you in the final selection.
Know your strengths and weaknesses: Analysis of your strong and weak areas comes along with solving the questions from past year papers. With adequate practice, you will be able to enhance your strengths and eliminate your weaknesses.
Trains you to manage time better: Practicing the past year’s question papers by using the same time limit as the one in the actual exam, you’ll be able to masterfully manage your time during the actual exam.
Helps you to be instinctive and accurate at the same time: More practice of past year papers will help you instinctively mark the right answers to the questions that you know and thereby enhance your accuracy.
After going through the benefits of solving NABARD Grade A previous year question papers, you can check the integrated NABARD Grade A preparation strategy I have created.
Now that I’ve familiarised you with the benefits of solving past years’ exam question papers, I will proceed to steps to analyze NABARD previous question papers.
How to Analyse NABARD Past Year Papers?
To be ready for the actual exam, it is becomes important for aspirants to not just solve previous year papers but also thoroughly analyze them.
The aspirants must also be mindful of the method of analyzing papers which will prove beneficial in providing a proper assessment of your performance, thereby improving it for the next attempt.
To help you comprehensively analyze the NABARD Grade A previous year question papers, I have provided the steps to do so below:
First, you must revisit the attempted previous year paper and focus on the mistakes you have committed.
After identifying the errors, work accordingly to eliminate chances of repeating the same mistake.
Perform a second reading, i.e., analysis of the NABARD Grade A question paper to gain different perspective on the questions and spot the distinction if there is any during the first reading.
By following the above technique, you will effortlessly understand the nature of questions asked in the paper.
Along with the steps, you can look at the latest NABARD Grade A 2023 analysis of Phase 1 & Phase 2 which I have explained in – depth.
Let us move on to the subsequent section to access NABARD Grade A past year papers.
Along with this, you can practice the NABARD Grade A mock tests which I have provided for comprehensive preparation of the exam.
Now, that you have gone through Phase 1 as well as NABARD Grade A Phase 2 question papers, let us proceed to the next section.
NABARD Grade A Result & Cutoff
As the NABARD Grade A exam cycle consists of three stages – Phase 1, Phase 2 and the Interview. The results for the same are announced at three different time intervals after the commencement of each stage.
Similar to the results, cutoff for Phase 1, Phase 2 and the final cutoff is declared after the announcement of results for the same.
However, an important point to note here is that a sectional cutoff along with an overall cutoff is released for various reservation – based categories.
To know about the latest update on NABARD Grade A result and cutoff 2023, you can click on the linked page.
That brings us to the end of the section. I have discussed in detail everything you need to know about the NABARD Grade A results, cut offs of the past years and NABARD previous year papers. Having said that, allow me to take leave. I hope this extensive information will prove helpful in your exam preparation. Wishing you all the best for your future endeavors.
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Faqs: nabard grade a previous year question papers.
To access the past-year papers in PDF format, you can click on the link to download NABARD Grade A Previous Question Papers PDF , that I have compiled.
Better understanding of difficulty levels of the exam
Take cognizance of important topics
Identification of strengths and weaknesses
Improve time management skills
To know about the benefits in detail, you can go through the page above.
Revisit the attempted previous year paper and focus on the errors you have made.
After identifying the errors, work accordingly to improve your weaknesses.
Perform a second reading of the question paper to gain different view of the questions.
With the above method, you will be able to analyze the past year papers comprehensively.
image/svg+xml image/svg+xml Is NABARD Grade A paper conducted in English medium only? No, the Phase 1 and Phase 2 exam of NABARD Grade A is conducted bilingually, i.e., in both Hindi and English language. Hence, candidates can attempt the paper in Hindi language except for the sections in which English language skills are tested.
image/svg+xml image/svg+xml Do questions asked in NABARD Grade A question papers get repeated in the actual exam? While the exact questions might not repeated , however solving previous year papers will give you an idea on the nature of the exam and the type of questions that are asked in the paper.
image/svg+xml image/svg+xml Can I clear NABARD Grade A exam by just solving Previous Year Question Papers? No, while solving previous year papers are crucial aspect of preparation for NABARD Grade A exam, you must also ensure to cover all the syllabus, do consistent revision and practice mock tests apart from past year papers.
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Tips for UPSC Essay Paper from ClearIAS.com
Do keep in mind the below-mentioned tips. Following these strategies can make a huge boost in your Essay Paper marks .
Try to write a few essays in full during your preparation, simulating the environment in the examination hall.
Familiarize yourself with previous essays asked by UPSC so that you will have a clear picture of the type and standard of questions to be expected.
UPSC/the examiner normally gives credit to new perspectives and fresh analysis.
Avoid verbosity and flowery language. Use a simple style instead.
You may use relevant quotes to reinforce your arguments. But never try to alter the quotes of great personalities.
Good handwriting is always an asset. If your handwriting is not legible, put some effort into that area.
Make your statements precise. Avoid guesses.
The introductory paragraph should have clear indications about what you are going to write in the essay.
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October 16, 2015 at 12:03 am
Hello sir…. May I know what is the language to write an essay…. I mean English or hindi…thanks
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Your exam medium is essay langauge
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Hello sir…… May I know that what is trade under in IAS. & which is the best course after 12th & which is the best subjects for IAS preparation.
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Make any one of the optional subject as your UG stream .it will help you in the preparation
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Wt is the medium of essay writing Any language…? We can choose
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Hello sir!! Can I know from which topic these essays will be given. Like, generally or from optional subjects we choose?!
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Go through the previous years question papers to find out what type of essay do UPSC ask
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Sir , What are those tips & advices you are gonna give for school students who’s aim is to become an IAS officer ?
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1) The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. 2) You cannot step twice in the same river. 3) A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities. 4) Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right. UPSC Mains 2022 Essay Paper Discussion - By Sunil Oberoi Sir Retd. IAS.
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