Approach:Essay Paper-2

HOW TO APPROACH ESSAY IN PAPER-2 UPSC CAPF AC

•  You will have to write 4 essays (20 marks each), out of given 6 in the word-limit of 300. It consume more time than any other part in the Exam. 

• To manage the time, you can squeeze it to 200-220 Words, provided you are maintaining the quality. 

•  Underline the important words and sentences.  
  

• Link static part with currents. That will show ur understanding to the topic.  

• Write a paragraph of 4-5 lines. You can also keep a mix of paragraph and points.

• Make a rough synopsis before writing-

                                (1) Introduction

                                    (2)Body

                                        (3)Conclusion

How to make it....

Introduction- 

Start with a famous Quote that is directly related to the topic. Introduction should reflect that you very well understood the topic. write it in 2-3 lines, approx 20 words.

Body-

See the topic with different angles like Historical angle, Geographical angle, Economy, Polity, Society, Environment, and Science and technology etc.

Write Govt schemes and programs, current news related to the topic.

Write in Points and compulsorily underline important words and sentences.

Use Diagrams, flowchart, table, graph and try to include data (Factually Correct).

If the topic is related to Scheme or Program, then write all schemes related to it, and elaborate 2-3 of them in detail.

Try to stick to the latest event and don't go too much in history.

You can also show your own opinion and thought. Write evidence for your thoughts.

Conclusion-  

Don't Write any Quote in Conclusion. 

Follow same tune, Words and ideology, you followed in Introduction and Body.

Be concise and Conclusive.

Use the words like " In conclusion", Finally", "In the end" to make it look more natural.

 While trans-versing from one paragraph/point to the other, use connecting words as per the requirement like-  Moreover, whenever, unless, however. Connect the ideas and points.