STEP UP Simulation Tests Test 1 - Essay QP

STEP UP- 2023
ESSAY TEST
Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 250
Write TWO Essays, choosing ONE from each of the Sections A and B, in
about 1000-1200 words each
SECTION – A
1. Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.

2. Objectivity is the summation of subjectivity.
3. There is no such thing as a good war or a bad peace.
4. Writing hand writes the fate of the world.
SECTION – B
5. The lust for comfort murders the passion of the soul.

6. Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.
7. Everything is connected, but the connections are invisible.
8. We must raise both the ceiling and the floor.
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STEP UP 2023 ESSAY TEST
Test Roll No:
UPSC Roll No:
Name:
Date: Total No.of pages uploaded:
INDEX INSTRUCTIONS
Q.no Maximum Marks Marks Obtained

Part - A
TOPIC:01 125
Please read each of the following in-
structions carefully before attempting
TOPIC:02 125 the questions:
TOPIC:03 125
» The number of marks carried
by a question/part is indicated
TOPIC:04 125
against it.
Part - B
» Keep the word limit indicated in
TOPIC:05 125 the questions in mind.
TOPIC:06 125 » Any page or portion of the page

left blank in Question-cum-Anw-
TOPIC:07 125 er Booklet must be clearly struck
off.
TOPIC:08 125
Total Marks Obtained:
Remarks:
OUR TEST CENTRES
BENGALURU | DHARWAD| DELHI | HYDERABAD | LUCKNOW | DAVANGERE | SRINAGAR | MYSURU

EVALUATION PARAMETERS
ADEQUATE FAIR ABSENT
INTRODUCTION
1. Context & Background
2. Element of Interest
3. Outline of Core Argument
4. Thesis Statement
BODY
1. Coherence
2. Clarity of thoughts/Concepts
3. Diversity of Ideas
4. Linkages between Ideas
5. Transitions and Connectives
6. Originality
7. Reasoning
8. Arguments
9. Counter Arguments
10. Facts/Examples/Illustrations
11. Persuasion
12. Objectivity
13. Sub-headings
CONCLUSION
1. Reiteration of Main Agument
2. New Perspective/Insight
3. Completeness
Overall Observation by the examiner on candidate’s essay - 1
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Overall Observation by the examiner on candidate’s essay -2
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2. Objectivity is the summation of subjectivity.
3. There is no such thing as a good war or a bad peace.
4. Writing hand writes the fate of the world.
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6. Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.
7. Everything is connected, but the connections are invisible.
8. We must raise both the ceiling and the floor.
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STEP UP- 2023

Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 250

1. Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.

5. The lust for comfort murders the passion of the soul.

UPSC Roll No:

Date: Total No.of pages uploaded:

Q.no Maximum Marks Marks Obtained

TOPIC:06 125 » Any page or portion of the page

Total Marks Obtained:

OUR TEST CENTRES

BENGALURU | DHARWAD| DELHI | HYDERABAD | LUCKNOW | DAVANGERE | SRINAGAR | MYSURU

1. Context & Background

3. Outline of Core Argument

4. Linkages between Ideas

5. Transitions and Connectives

1. Reiteration of Main Agument

1. Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.

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