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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.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the influences on Vijayanagar architecture and its nature.
Why the question:
A portion of the Virupaksha temple in Karnataka collapsed following torrential rains.
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 mentioning the Vijayanagar rulers were great patrons of art and architecture.
Body:
First, Mention the various features of Vijayanagar architecture and their progress – Vijayanagar temples are surrounded by strong enclosures and characterized by ornate pillared kalyanamandapa (marriage halls); tall rayagopurams (carved monumental towers at the entrance of the temple) built of wood, brick, and stucco in the Chola style; and adorned with life-sized figures of gods and goddesses.
Next, write about the unique features of Vijayanagar architecture and other influences on it such as Portuguese and Islamic influences.
Conclusion:
Conclude by commenting on the overall nature of architecture of Vijayanagar.
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
As part of precautionary measures to combat the impending impact of severe cyclone ‘Remal’, the West Bengal government has evacuated approximately 1.10 lakh people from coastal regions, including the Sundarbans and Sagar Island, to secure shelters, a senior official said on Sunday.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about cyclone and factors causing it.
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 defining what a cyclone is.
Body:
First, draw simple representative diagram to explain formation of cyclone.
Next, mention the factors that influence the formation of cyclone – over warm ocean waters (at least 26.5°C) under conditions of atmospheric instability, high humidity, the Coriolis effect, and low vertical wind shear.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
India is home to numerous Adivasi groups, with 75 identified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across States.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the issues faced by the PVTG and role of PM JANMAN in helping PVTGs
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 PVTGs and cite examples of few.
Body:
First, write about the issues faced by the PVTGs – health problems, poverty, lack of safe drinking water, bad sanitation, lack of health services, superstition, lack of access to development funds and deforestation etc.
Next, write about the various features of PM JANMAN. Write about the strengths and limitations of the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article emphasizes the significance of the Ganga as one of our holiest rivers.
Key Demand of the question:
To analyse various efforts to clean Ganga and suggest further steps to clean 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:
Introduction:
Begin giving context.
Body:
First, write about the environmentally, ecologically, and culturally importance of Ganga River and state of pollution in the river Ganga and its impact on economy, health and environment. Cite statistics.
Next, write about the various efforts aimed at cleaning Ganga. Write about the achievements and limitations of the same.
Next, suggest ways to overcome the above limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about national income, its importance and methods to compute it.
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 national income.
Body:
First, write about the importance of national income as a macroeconomic parameter and it indicates.
Next, write about the various methods of computation of national income – Product Method, Income Method and Expenditure Method.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
Weekend amusement at a gaming arcade in Gujarat’s Rajkot went horribly wrong as at least 28 holidayers, including nine children, were charred to death in a sudden blaze.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for fire incidents and measures needed to control such ones.
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 statistic regarding rising instances of fire accidents.
Body:
First, write about the reasons for the increasing fire hazard incidents – mention the part of lackadaisical safety measures as well ineffective implementation of exist fire safety norms.
Next, write about the measures that are needed to overcome the above and promote fire safety and prevent losses due to fire hazard.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Citizen’s Charters
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
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 defining citizen charter.
Body:
First, mention the shortcoming of citizen charters – not formulated through a consultative process, lack of awareness, absence of grievance redressal etc.
Next, suggest steps to overcome the above shortcomings.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on need to make the charters effective to provide high quality public service delivery.
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