Q1
Oxymorons reflect the ironies of life.
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UPSC Essay 2026
All 8 questions from the 2026 Civil Services Mains Essay paper — 1000 marks in total. Each question comes with a detailed evaluation rubric, directive word analysis, and model answer points.
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Q2
A grateful mind is very beautiful.
Q3
A thorn is a changed bud.
Q4
When two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled.
Q5
Nature is the symbol of the spirit.
Q6
A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers.
Q7
Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course.
Q8
A good leader is one who follows the followers.
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