P-1-Essay

Question 1

The candidates are required to attempt three essays, one from each of the three sections, in about 800 words each.

Objective:
This paper is designed to test candidate’s
(i) knowledge / awareness of a variety of Subjects and
(ii) their ability to compose a sustained piece of writing in the form of an essay.

Answer 1

Contents:

i. Current affairs
ii. Socio- political issues
iii. Socio- economic issues
iv. Socio- environmental issues
v. Cultural and historical aspects
vi. Issues related to civic awareness
vii. Reflective topics

Question 2

Areas of Testing:

Answer 2

This paper would test the following:
1. Ability to compose a well-argued piece of writing

2. Ability to express coherently and sequentially
3. Awareness of the subject chosen

Question 3

Evaluation / Marking:

Credit will be given for the following:

Answer 3

a. Observing established rules and format for essay writing.
b. Grammatical correctness of expression.
c. Originality of thought and expression.