UPSC Civil Service MAIN Examination Solved Papers from 2001 to 2018 is a compilation of Paper Solution written and compiled by Rohit Vadhwana, IFS. The book was first published in 2006. Author writes: The book is very useful for Answer Writing which plays vital role in General Studies Papers. It is not only information that you give in answer, but also a style of presentation, way of drafting, flow of language, clarity of thought, relevance of argument, proper analysis and structuring of answer, are the factors that increase or decrease marks. With this General Studies Mains Solved (Previous Years) Paper Set, I am offering you a book which is aims your glorious success. The requirements of candidates of Civil Services Mains are many in terms of skill, knowledge, material, technique and so on. What every candidate requires commonly and compulsorily, for writing General Studies Main papers, are included characteristics of this paper set. I have carefully included all relevant aspects to fulfil these needs. I have endeavoured to take the answer writing book beyond its limit of just a solved paper-set and to make it a comprehensive guide for your preparation of General Studies for Mains. It will be your companion which can instruct you in acquiring answer writing skill, command over language and boosting your self-confidence, of course, most important amongst all. I hope this effort on our part will be accepted and appreciated by readers. We have always been active and eager to improve even beyond the best, to provide you with the most ideal of all. In this effort, we invite your valuable suggestions cordially. We hope and wish to be with you in the path to glorious success in your career and through that the brightest future of our nation. Wishing You All the Best - Rohit Vadhwana, IFS (Indian Foreign Service - 2010)