Archives for December 2013

UPSC Civil Services Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 4 (GS4), more popularly known as the 'Ethics paper' provided a slight relief to the UPSC Mains candidates, when compared to the other three GS papers. There was a deviation from the pattern of 25 compulsory essay questions to be written within 3 … [Read more...] about Civil Services Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 4 (GS4) Question Paper

UPSC Civil Services Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 3 (GS3) continued the pattern of 25 compulsory essay questions to be written within 3 hours. Each of the questions were for 10 marks with 200 words- limit for each. Some questions had sub sections worth 5 marks and 100 words limit. (Marked in the … [Read more...] about Civil Services Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 3 (GS3) Question Paper

Civil Services Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 2 (GS2) was not too tough, but time was a major factor. Many questions came from expected areas including current affairs and latest news. There were 25 compulsory essay questions to be written within 3 hours. The instructions in GS2 question paper are … [Read more...] about Civil Services Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 2 (GS2) Question Paper

UPSC Civil Services Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 1 (GS1) was a real surprise for all candidates. It had, for the first time, 25 compulsory essay questions to be written within 3 hours. The total word limit mentioned was as 'not more than 5000 words'. This was a change from the previous 3000-3600 … [Read more...] about Civil Services Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 1 (GS1) Question Paper