Model Answers: UPSC Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – 12 March 2026

About UPSC Daily Mains Answer Discussion

This section provides model answers and structured frameworks for the questions posted under the UPSC Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice initiative.

The objective is not to promote rote memorization, but to help aspirants understand:

• How to structure answers in the UPSC Mains format
• How to integrate current affairs with static concepts
• How to present balanced and analytical answers within the prescribed word limit

Aspirants are encouraged to compare their answers with the model framework, identify gaps, and refine their answer-writing approach through consistent practice.

Model Answer - Question 1

Q.1 A terminally ill patient's family requests a doctor to withdraw life-sustaining treatment, citing years of suffering and irreversible medical condition. The hospital administration, however, is reluctant due to fear of legal liability. As the treating doctor, how would you approach this ethical dilemma? What values would guide your decision? (250 words)

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Model Answer - Question 2

Q.2 Despite contributing significantly to India's agricultural economy, women farmers remain undercounted, underpaid, and economically marginalised. Examine the structural barriers faced by women in agriculture and suggest measures to make India's agrarian economy more gender-inclusive. (250 words)

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