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General Studies – 1
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. What was Dhamma? Critically analyse its nature and purpose. Why did it decline? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: TN History – Class 11th Textbook (New Edition)
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 Dhamma, its nature and purpose and reasons for its decline.
Directive:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining Dhamma.
Body:
First, mention about the various components of Dhamma as propounded by Ashoka.
Next, write about its natures and analyse its pros and cons.
Next, write about the purpose of the Dhamma – various interpretations behind its rise.
Next, write about the factors that caused the decline of Dhamma.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing the legacy of dhamma.
Topic:Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India..
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
In the popular imagination, India is a spatial entity. It has a map, a shape—it is a piece of the earth cut out from the rest of the land on this planet, delimited by strict ideas about what is ‘inside’ and ‘outside’. It is this entity that marks the 75th year of its independence today.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about diversity in India and challenges associated with it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by mentioning how India is a culturally diverse since time immemorial.
Body:
In the first, in detail write about the various aspects of diversity – linguistic, religious, ethnic, racial, caste etc. Write how these have shaped India.
Next, write about the various types of challenges associate with diversity in India and cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the ways to counter these challenges and uphold pluralism in the country.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Social empowerment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The journey of India at 75 to India at 100 makes me think of many things. But there are two things in particular that capture my imagination: Making higher education more Indo-centric and reducing the gender gap at the top. Even after 75 years of Independence, women have a long way to go.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for gender inequality in the country and steps needed for prioritising women empowerment.
Directive:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context of gender inequality in the country.
Body:
First, in brief, write about the factors that have led to gender inequality in the country.
Next, write about the reasons as to why despite so many measures at addressing gender inequality that equality and equity seems to be pipe dream
Next, Mention the measures that are needed to remedy this situation.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Imagining India at 100: Where Health is recognised as being critical for human capital.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the feasibility of health as a fundamental right in the country.
Directive word:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving a brief about health care in India.
Body:
First, mention the need for Right to Health that would promote the health of various weaker sections of the society and also boost economic development. Further link the benefits of better healthcare systems to that of various existing schemes like Ayushman Bharath.
Next, bring out the impediments to declare health care a Fundamental Right.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion regarding health as fundamental right.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
As we turn 76, the Indian economy is both still and pulsating, just like how the Rig Veda describes the state of neither death nor immortality. And, perhaps, much like the Nasadiya Sukta’s Hiranyagarbha — the golden-hued cosmic womb and the subsequent Big Bang theory — India, ‘by the power of its own intent,’ could regain its ‘indescribable power and energy.’
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various aspects of economic development in the country since independence, issues in it and how to address them.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving the context of India’s challenge towards economic development in the immediate aftermath of independence.
Body:
First, chronologically, write about the various major measures aimed at economic development since independence. Write about their successes and limitations.
Next, write the further steps that are needed in order to address the socio-economic problems in the country and to achieve sustainable development goals.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The successes and failures of the earlier generations in post-independent India have provided the nation with the pathways to address the challenges of the future.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the values envisaged by the founding fathers of India and the need to preserve 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 mentioning the major values envisaged by the founding father of India.
Body:
First, write about the rationale behind such values and how they continue to be relevant in the present times. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the impact they could create on the present times and help use address challenges of today.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: plato.stanford.edu
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 Buddhist ethics help in shaping ones character.
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 Buddhist ethics.
Body:
Explain the detail that Buddhism proposes a way of thinking about ethics based on the assumption that all sentient beings want to avoid pain. Thus, the Buddha teaches that an action is good if it leads to freedom from suffering.
Next, Mention the Do No Harm principle, Compassion, Justice and Accountability etc which the Buddhist philosophy emphasises.
Mention its application in daily life,
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning Buddhist moral claims of compassion and equality can contribute to the thinking of modern educational issues, such as peace education, ecological education
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