In my view, there is no one fix and absolute format of an Essay. You can write anyway you want it ,but one should not compromise the clarity and flow of thoughts. One can have multiple combination of techniques that may help in better representation of topic at hand. The only thing that is followed by everyone is the general pattern that is outline followed by introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion. So, in short, we should not pay much heed to method of writing. I think FPSC should come up with at least 5 model essays that may set criterion for marking to eliminate the confusion in minds of aspirants. For that purpose I think we must take initiative by emailing FPSC for giving us model essays and marks distribution of essay.

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