Dear Aspirants,
Your shortlisting for the UPSC IAS Interview will be based on your score in the IAS Mains exam scheduled to be held between September 2019. The IAS Main exam is a complete subjective test where you have to appear in 5 tests – Essay Writing, GS 1, GS 2, GS 3 & GS 4. 
The essays/ questions in these tests evolve around your understanding of the various events, ideas & issues prevailing in India. Your success depends upon two aspects – your understanding and your ability to present your thoughts. Every examiner looks into your answer, to see how well you have grasped the topic. It is important, therefore, to arrange your ideas, facts or quotes in a systematic way. A well-presented answer compels the examiner to read through at a first glance.
In this article, we have outlined the fundamental points to help you make the best impression on your answers.
The book emphasizes two aspects and is divided into 5 Parts:
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1. Tips on how to write the Best Essays & GS Answers 2. Most Important Topics of which you must have a thorough understanding of these exams.
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Divided Into:
1: Essay Writing 2: General Studies Paper I 3: General Studies Paper II 4: General Studies Paper III 5: General Studies Paper IV |
Writing Impressive Answers in Civil Services IAS/ IPS Mains Exam 2019
1: Essay Writing
What is asked in the exam? You have to write essays on 2 Topics out of a list of 8 Topics, in 1000 – 1200 words, in 3 Hours.
1.1 Important Tips to note while you write an Essay
1.2 18 Most Important Essay Topics for IAS Mains 2019
1. What are the major water disputes between states in India? Can a centralized approach help solve water disputes?
2. What is the importance of higher education in the 21st century and how can it make a difference in people’s social life?
3. Do you think skilling the youth has become vital for tackling unemployment in India?
4. Do you think it would be possible to sustain high growth in the long term without environmental care?
5. What role do you see for India in changing global world order?
2: GS Paper I – Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the world and Society
What is asked in the exam? You have to write answers to 20 Questions, in 150/ 250 words (as mentioned against each question) in 3 Hours.
2.1 Tips on how to write the Best Answers to GS Paper 1 Questions
2.2 25 Most Important Topics for IAS Mains GS 2019 Paper-1
- Important Cultural sites and Monuments in India.
- Classical and Regional Dances of India.
- Hindustani, Carnatic and Regional music of India.
- Indian Architecture like- Indus Civilization, Buddhist Architecture, Temple Architecture, Indo-Islamic Architecture, Modern Architecture.
- Indian Sculpture – Indus Civilization, Buddhist Sculpture, Gupta Sculpture, etc.
3: GS Paper II – Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relation
What is asked in the exam? You have to write answers to 20 Questions, in 150/ 250 words (as mentioned against each question) in 3 Hours.
3.1 Tips on how to write the Best Answers to GS Paper 2 Questions
3.2 25 Most Important Topics for IAS Mains GS 2019 Paper-2
- Delegation by the legislators and disqualifying them by the Speaker.
- Contribution to Clean India Mission and Water Conservation by Local Government.
- Limit of expenditure set by the Election Commission.
- Gandhi’s views in the Indian Constitution.
- Right to Information.
4: GS Paper III – Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
What is asked in the exam? You have to write answers to 20 Questions, in 150/ 250 words (as mentioned against each question) in 3 Hours.
4.1 Tips on how to write the Best Answers to GS Paper 3 Questions
4.2 25 Most Important Topics for IAS Mains GS 2019 Paper 3
- Sustainable Development
- Universal Basic Income
- Important International Environmental Conventions and Conferences
- Environmental Pollution
- Biotechnology and Its Applications
5: GS Paper IV – Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
What is asked in the exam? You have to write answers to 12 Questions, in 150/ 250 words (as mentioned against each question) in 3 Hours.
5.1 Tips on how to write the Best Answers to GS Paper 4 Questions
5.2 20 Most Important Topics for or IAS Mains GS 2019 Paper-4
- Civil Service Values
- Moral Values and Obligations
- Conflict of Interest in different situations
- Ethical Conduct and Code of Ethics
- Approaches to deal with malpractices in public service/ administration
