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General Studies – 1
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
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-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To discuss and contrast the ideologies and methods of Moderates and Extremists which ultimately resulted in the Surat Split.
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:
Write about the factors that led to the split -Bring out the shortcomings of liberal moderates and their disconnect with the masses and the rise of extremists to fill this gap. Contrast the ideas of Extremists vis-à-vis the Moderates such as use of methods of appeals as against the radical moves, belief in masses, use of press with a strong language against the British by Tilak, personalities such as Aurobindo promoting superiority of our own civilisation etc.
Next, write about the short-term impact of the split.
Next, write about the long-term impact of the split.
Conclusion:
Mention that although the end was to attain Swaraj, the means to achieve it was different in the eyes of the Moderates and Extremists and that mutual distrust led to the Surat split.
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of 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-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain the limitations of the Home Rule Movement, especially with regards to Home Rule leagues. Also, to explain the legacy of the movement.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context about Home Rule Movement, its leaders, inspiration and aims and objectives.
Body:
Elaborate further upon the Home Rule movement and its nature of functioning and spread.
Bring out the limitations of Home Rule, lack of cohesiveness between Tilak’s and Besant’s leagues, Skepticism of Congress, Lack of leadership post-1917 etc.
In the next part write in detail about the legacy of the movement. Giving impetus to national movement during the war period, facilitating the re-entry of extremists in Congress, Lucknow, creating a platform for upcoming leaders, and preparing India for the arrival of Gandhi and mass movements.
Conclusion:
Summarize the overall importance and the legacy of the Home rule movement.
Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The Netherlands will return stolen artefacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka, reigniting the debate on whether colonial countries should keep or return cultural treasures obtained during the colonial period.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about colonialism, its social and economic impact across the world and debate surrounding return of articles amassed during colonial times to their native country.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining colonialism.
Body:
First, write about the social impact of colonialism. Write both the positive and negative impacts witnessed across the world.
Next, write about the economic impact of colonialism. Write about the drain, the deindustrialisation, the economic stagnation as well positive impact of colonial rule.
Next, write about the debate regarding whether colonial countries should keep or return cultural treasures obtained during the colonial period.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion on the issues.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article suggests that a more accurate representation of inflation should be based on updated and realistic weights that better reflect consumer spending patterns.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about CPI and its limitations.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining CPI.
Body:
In the first part of the body, write about CPI – calculates the inflation rate by comparing the price changes of a basket of goods and services over time.
Next, write about the issues in CPI as a measure of inflation – may not accurately reflect the inflation experienced by the average consumer. It highlights that the weights assigned to various items in the basket do not align with the spending patterns of households.
Next, suggest measures to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article provides an explanation of deep-sea mining and highlights the concerns related to the industry.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the issues and concerns regarding deep-sea mining operations.
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 defining deep-sea mining.
Body:
First, write about the various issues regarding the above – potential environmental impact, biodiversity loss, disturbance of the deep-sea ecosystem, and the potential for negative impacts on fisheries and coastal communities.
Next, write about the need for careful evaluation and consideration of alternative approach to it.
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
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2024 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about taking decision and overcoming conflicts by having a hierarchy of values.
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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context regarding conflicts in decision making.
Body:
First, write about the ways conflicts impact decision making and its outcome – delays, improper decision making, dereliction of duty etc.
Next, write about how having a set of hierarchy of virtues can help in resolving conflicts.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: dimensions of ethics
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2024 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about environmental integrity, its features and its importance.
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 defining ‘environmental integrity’.
Body:
In the first part, write about the various features of environmental integrity and its dimensions.
Next, write about the importance of environmental integrity and cite examples to substantiate your points.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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