How do you write a good introduction paragraph in the UPSC exams?

A well written introduction is a must in your essay /answer of GS and optional papers. 

 Introduction:

• Because the introduction is the first portion of your essay /answer the examiner reads, the stakes are fairly high for your introduction to be on the mark.
• A good introduction to essay catches attention and makes your reader engaged right from the very start.
• A good introduction presents a broad overview of your topic and should convince the examiner that it is worth their time to actually read the rest of your essay/answer.

Always keep in mind while writing introduction to GS answer:

• Directly address the topic in the question, don’t deviate from the topic.
• Start with either definition, fact, report , etc to make your answer more authentic.

Importance for introduction to essay:

Begin with an attention grabber.

• Startling information
  This information must be true and verifiable
• Anecdote
  An anecdote is a story that illustrates a point.
  Be sure your anecdote is short, to the point, and relevant to your topic.
• Dialogue
•  aim to attention grabber question.
• Explanation:
  A short explanation is must for topic in general terms.
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