Candidates have to write essays on multiple topics. Candidates have to write the essay closely related to the topic and arrange the ideas orderly and concisely. Credits rewarded for effective and exact expression.
Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
This IAS exam paper will include questions to test the candidates' attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. IAS Exam Questions or IAS exam pattern may utilize the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered.
Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
Ethics and Human Interface : Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.