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General Studies – 1

Topic:  The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

1.  The Act of 1935 as a whole was important. It not only acted as an interim constitution but also provided a basis for the constitution of Free India. Elucidate. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question: To write about the reactions of Indian leaders to the Government of India Act 1935.

Directive word: 

Elucidate – Give detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start by giving the context for the introduction of the Government of India Act,1935.

Body:

Write about the points supporting the Indian leaders to resent the Government of India Act,1935 such as the concept of federation with Provinces to join the imperial power and have a reserved representation, promoting feudal despotism, communally divisive approach and economic control of federal budget. Stress on the point that as much as the Indian leaders resented it, they were appealed by the constitutional means involved and participated in the elections.

Conclusion:

In the conclusion, despite its flaws major India leaders decided to give it a try and its outcome.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

2. The Quit India Movement has rightly been described as the most massive anti-imperialist struggle on the eve of Partition and Independence. Explain. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question: To write how Quit India movement was different from the previous mass movements and how it more anti-imperialist than others.

Directive word: 

Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Give the context of political scene of the country that led to the launch of Quit India movement

Body:

Write about the factors that made the movement stand apart from other struggles or movements against the Imperial rule, on lines of, Gandhi’s strategy, emergence of new leaders, Violence, Princely States, new developments and mass involvement etc and the way it aligned the local interest with that of national interest. 

Conclusion:

Conclude by mentioning that the much-needed impetus towards conclusion to the national freedom struggle can be credited to the Quit India movement.

General Studies – 2

Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

3. Ayurveda, India’s traditional medicine, has been in practice for close to three millennia. Even today, this ancient system serves the health-care needs of millions of Indians. The adaptation of a traditional knowledge-system for current use comes with its challenges which needs to be acknowledged and resolved. Discuss. (250 words).

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question: A recent article in the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics has renewed the plea to reform and update Ayurveda. Titled “Confessions of an Ayurveda Professor”, the article is authored by Kishor Patwardhan, a faculty member of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Prof. Patwardhan has candidly admitted that the anatomy and physiology contained in the Ayurvedic classics is mostly outdated and that the official approach to this subject is misguided.

Key Demand of the question: To write about the development of Ayurveda, its significance, challenges and ways to overcome them.

Directive word: 

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start by briefly mentioning about the extent of Ayurveda.

Body:

First, write about the origins of Ayurveda system over the ancient and medieval times. It growth and development over the years. 

Next, write about the various challenges associated with Ayurveda.

Next, suggest ways to overcome them.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

General Studies – 2

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4. India has witnessed remarkable growth over the last few decades. However, the road mobility infrastructure has not kept pace with the demand. Examine. What measures are required to transform India’s road mobility? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question: The rapid growth in India’s urbanization, population and wealth over the last few decades has had a marked effect on the mobility of its citizens. India’s transport demand has grown by almost 8 times since 1980 – more than any other Asian economy.

Key Demand of the question: To write about the issues in India’s road mobility and steps needed to overcome them.

Directive word: 

Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by giving context.

Body:

In the first part, bring out the various issues that plague the India’s mobility via road and its impact.

Next, write about the various measures that are needed to transform India’s mobility via road.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.

5. Semiconductors are critical technological components for emerging technologies and India’s push to reduce dependence on semi-conductor imports is a welcome step. Evaluate India’s strengths and weaknesses in achieving self-sufficiency in semiconductor production. (250 words) 

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Live Mint

Why the question: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹76,000 crore scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country, taking the total amount of incentives announced for the electronics sector to ₹2.30 lakh crore, a government statement said.

Key Demand of the question: To write about the India Semiconductor Mission and its strategic significance.

Directive word: 

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by mentioning the aims and objectives of India Semiconductor Mission.

Body:

In the first part, mention the various applications of Semiconductors and reasons for their shortage.

Next, write about various steps taken in the recent past aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in semiconductors.

Next, write about the India’s strengths and weaknesses in this regard.

Conclusion:

Conclude by way forward to overcome weakness.

General Studies – 4

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators

6.  Happiness or well-being (eudaimonia) is the highest aim of moral thought and conduct, and the virtues are the requisite skills and dispositions needed to attain it. Explain. (150 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.

Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.

Key Demand of the question: To write the how virtues lead to eudaimonia.

Directive:

Explain – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

In the introduction, given brief of major aspects of virtue ethics.

Body:

Explain the detail the link between having virtues and that leading eudaimonia. Substantiate with the various views of philosophers like Plato, Aristotle etc and with examples. 

Next, mention the ways to achieve eudaimonia with the practise of virtue ethics.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising. 

Topic: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance;

7. Rights dominate modern understandings of what actions are morally permissible and which institutions are ethically just. Elaborate. (150 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.

Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.

Key Demand of the question: To write about how Moral philosophies guide our moral compass to describe conscience, our inner sense of right and wrong offers a framework to guide our actions.

Directive: 

Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start by describing what you understand by the concept rights in modern day.

Body:

Elaborate on how the moral rights aids in deciding what right from is wrong. Use examples to substantiate your points. Example, Rights Theory that obligates us to respect the rights of others and live up to our obligations towards them.

Conclusion:

Complete by summarising.