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General Studies – 1
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
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 about the impact of Partition on India.
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 mentioning how transfer of power happened hastily resulting in a massive humanitarian crisis.
Body:
In detail, bring out the various issues that were caused due to abrupt and unplanned partition. Communal clashes, refugee crisis, minority issues, threat of administrative breakdown etc.
Mention how the leaders responded to Partition.
Conclusion:
Write about the bitter lessons learnt that made India to evolve into an inclusive and a secular democracy.
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Post independence India – Bipin Chandra
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 efforts at integrating the princely states and creating a united India.
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:
Brief upon the condition of the India at the time of independence and nature of princely states.
Body:
First, write about – Nearly half of the Indian territory was ruled by princely states under British Paramountcy. These were protected against internal as well as external aggression by the British. Discuss why integration was the need of the hour.
Next, explain the significance of unification of the country – Territorial continuity, Demand for modernization, Internal Security etc.
Next, write about the steps taken by Sardar Patel integrate princely states in the country.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
In the week gone by, the city of Bengaluru was witness to a gory accident. A Metro pillar fell on a family of four, sparing a father and daughter, but killing the mother and her toddler son.
Key Demand of the question:
To understand the main issues in the urban areas as well as mention the necessary steps through planning and administration to boost the quality of life in urban areas.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give 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.
Introduction:
Begin by giving an account on how rapidly Indian Urban spaces are growing both in terms of population density as well as growing urban spills .
Body:
First, mention the various issues plaguing urban areas such as a need for affordable housing, issues of urban slums, waste management, poor drainage etc.
Next, mention about the important factors on which policy deliberation needs to take place such as balance of urban population density with economies of scale and infrastructural facilities among others.
Next discuss the importance of mobilising funds other than public funds and also some of the essential components of urban planning to include sustainability, improved mobility etc for a well functioning urban space.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the key components for a functional and effective urban city.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The Amul model has been about both farmer empowerment and valuing professional management in organisations controlled by and working for producers.
Key Demand of the question:
To understand the role of Co-operative society at the local level and how they can boost the agriculture and its allied sectors on the national front.
Directive word:
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:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
Mention the role of Cooperatives in linking the local business men/ farmer to the mainstream multi-million marketplace, giving the right forum to reap benefits of collective demand and supply in terms of financing, local level policy negotiations etc and promoting economic and social upliftment.
Further, this would also promote local interests and aligns our aatma nirbhar strategy
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Noise from large commercial ships, military sonars or offshore drilling can severely impact the well-being of dolphins.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impact of noise pollution and steps needed to combat it.
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:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining noise pollution.
Body:
First, write about the impact of noise pollution on human health.
Next, write about the impact of noise pollution on environment.
Next, write about the various steps that are in place to tackle noise pollution – Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) (Amendment) Rules, 2010 etc. Suggest measures to deal with rising instances of noise pollution – Expand network for monitoring of noise, Installation of noise barriers for hospitals and other sensitive buildings, Demarcation of no-honking zones and behavioural change.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 1
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give 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.
Key Demand of the question: To write about attributes of civil servants in regards to being accessible.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning as to what you understand by accessibility.
Body:
Write about how accessibility is an important attribute of civil servants – its role in public services and importance of welfare of the people. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
Difficulty level: Tough
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about source and ideals of ethics in Indian culture and philosophy.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by mentioning that the Indian tradition is repository of numerous ethical and moral discourses.
Body:
In detail mention the various sources – Vedas, Upanishads, Dhramashastras, Smritis, Buddhist canon, Jaina ethics, Bhagwad Gita, folk tales, teachings of sufi and bhakti saints, teachings of modern philosophers like Swami Vivekanada and Mahtma Gandhi etc.
Describe the major ethical and moral tenets of the above-mentioned sources or teaching of the personalities.
Conclusion:
Conclude by drawing the contemporary importance of the above.
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