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General Studies – 1
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
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 explain the factors responsible for the formation of soil and its implications.
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:
Start by mentioning about the diversity of soils in India and their profile across major regions they are found in.
Body:
Talk about reasons for diversity in the Indian soil profile and some important characteristics and crops sown in each soil briefly. A small map of major soil regions of India could be drawn for better presentation purpose.
Then in detail mention about the various factors responsible for (Pedogenesis) soil formation in India. Explain about factors such as Parent Material, Relief. Climate and Natural Vegetation. Substantiate your answer with relevant examples.
Next, write about the implications of soil diversity in India.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by stressing on the importance of diversity in the soil profile of India.
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
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 mention in detail about different types of vegetation in India and to identify major threats to Indian vegetation.
Directive:
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 talking about how the varied climatic conditions has given rise to wide range of natural vegetation.
Body:
Mention about the different types of vegetation present in India. Draw a simple representative map of India highlighting major vegetation in India.
Explain in detail, the types of vegetation. Account for the major climatic factors responsible for it, the major features of each vegetation and major flora – fauna found there.
In the next part, bring out the how the above supports diverse ecosystems with example.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said Swami Dayanand Saraswati, founder of Arya Samaj, had taken initiatives to eradicate superstitions and evil practices prevalent in Indian society during the 19th Century and showed the path of modernity and social justice.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the contributions of Dayanand Saraswati.
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:
Start by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the contributions of Swami Dayanand Saraswati – founder of the Arya Samaj, His advocacy for the authority of the Vedas, monotheism, and social equality challenged prevailing norms, education for all, opposed caste discrimination and rituals etc.
Next, write about how his contributions played a crucial role in shaping modern India.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by writing about his legacy.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
At the World Economic Forum in January this year, India took the mission for gender equity several steps ahead with the launch of the ‘Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality’.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for gender inequality in the country and steps needed for prioritising women empowerment in the context of Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality’.
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 ‘Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality’ launched by India.
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 – 3
Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices;
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express. , Insights on India
Why the question:
Protesting farmers from Punjab are set to reach the national capital in the coming days. One of their key demands is that the Centre bring in a law guaranteeing minimum support prices or MSP.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about tory the various issues in the MSP regime and how a statutory backing can help solve the issues.
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:
Start by writing about MSP, its aims and objectives.
Body:
Next, mention the limitations associated with MSP. Non-realisation of Price, Lack of procurement, only beneficial for selected crops, Lack of quality control and payment immediacy etc.
Next, write about legal guarantee for MSP and how it can help overcome the above issues.
Next, write about the systemic measures apart from MSP that are needed for farmers to get remunerative prices. Increasing procurement efficacy, increasing awareness level of farmer and considering price deficiency payments etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Wayanad is on the boil after a radio-collared wild elephant chased a 47-year-old man and trampled him to death.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain the major causes for rising cases of man-animal conflict, limitations of present strategies and possible solutions for it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with what you understand by Man-Animal conflicts.
Body:
First, write about the main causes of man wildlife conflict are – The cause of human wildlife conflict was human settlement, agricultural expansion, illegal grass collection, over grazing by livestock and deforestation in national park. As a result, local communities disliked wildlife inhabiting in and around their surroundings. human population growth and expansion, habitat degradation and fragmentation, land use transformation and increasing densities of livestock grazing in protected areas are considered as major causes of man-carnivore conflicts.
Write about the various government policies and programmes in this direction and their limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude with solutions to address the issue.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality;
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: plato.stanford.edu
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context regarding justice as per Socrates.
Body:
Elaborate, upon the above further that in a just state one focusses on his own rights without impinging upon the rights of the others.
Next, write about the if or not the above concept of justice addresses historical injustices. Cite examples to substantiate your point.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion.
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