Read Chronicle Philosophy Chapter-wise Solved Question Papers (2008-2024) for the UPSC IAS Main Examination. Question and answers for all years are presented in a clear and exam-oriented style. An invaluable resource for effective preparation of Philosophy optional subject.
About the Philosophy IAS Main Examination Chapter-wise Solved Question Papers book:
Question: For whom is the Philosophy book useful?

Answer: This book is equally useful for the Civil Services Main Examination of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as an optional subject, as well as for the main examinations of State Public Service Commissions and other equivalent competitive examinations.

Question: How are the answers in the Philosophy book prepared?

The answers to the questions in the book are provided as model solutions. While solving the questions, care has been taken to ensure that the answers are concise and relevant to the questions asked.
In addition to the questions, specific information has also been included in the answers so that candidates can use it not only as solved question papers but also as study material.
Question: How is the Philosophy book useful for improving answer writing style?

Candidates can use this book to improve their answer writing style and understand the trend and nature of the questions.
Previous years' questions are most beneficial for any examination. The answers to the questions in the book are given according to their respective years.
Candidates can use the material provided in the book, including point-wise presentation, adherence to word limits, use of subheadings and diagrams, etc., to practice their answer writing style in a modern context.
Question: How is Philosophy useful as an optional subject in the Civil Services Main Examination?

Philosophy has been a very popular optional subject for Hindi medium students. Students who are interested in the in-depth study, contemplation, and solution of literary and social problems in philosophy, and who have a good command of the language and possess logical ability, can choose this subject.
According to the latest syllabus of the Union Public Service Commission, Philosophy is useful for General Studies Paper 4.  Its relevance and utility for the essay paper further increases its importance as an optional subject. The syllabus for this subject is concise and contains many technical terms, requiring a deep understanding to connect one concept to another.
This subject will be useful for students preparing for the Philosophy paper in the Civil Services Main Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), as well as for the revised syllabi of the State Public Service Commissions (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Jharkhand).
Question: For which other states, besides the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Main Examination, is this book useful for students?

This book will be useful for students preparing for the Public Administration paper in the Civil Services Main Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), as well as for the revised syllabi of the State Public Service Commissions (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Jharkhand).