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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: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the characteristics of Stupa and its progress during post-Mauryan age.
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 a Stupa.
Body:
First, draw a small representative diagram of a Stupa and mention the major features of that belong in a Stupa and their significance.
Next, mention the progress in the construction of Stupa during the Post-Mauryan age in India with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising regarding Stupa architecture.
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Key Demand of the question:
To write how Quit India movement was different from the previous mass movements.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
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:
Give the context of political scene of the country that led to the launch of Quit India movement
Body:
Write about the factors that made the movement stand apart from other struggles or movements against the Imperial rule, on lines of, Gandhi’s strategy, emergence of new leaders, Violence, Princely States, new developments and mass involvement etc and the way it aligned the local interest with that of national interest.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that the much-needed impetus towards conclusion to the national freedom struggle can be credited to the Quit India movement.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article discusses the relevance of monarchy in the 21st century. The author argues that while the monarchies in countries such as the United Kingdom and Japan may have lost much of their political power, they still serve an important symbolic and cultural role.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the relevance of monarchy in 21st century and its coexistence with democracy.
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 monarchical form of government.
Body:
First, write about the relevance of monarchy in the 21st century, Mention the ways it is relevant and ways in which it has lost its relevance.
Next, write about its coexistence with democracy and how it functions in that regard. Cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion.
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Hindustan Times , Insights on India
Why the question:
The Supreme Court has encouraged all courts and tribunals to adopt technology by switching to e-filing of cases and ending the “old and outmoded” ways of filing cases in paper format, stressing that they do not have a choice but to modernise.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various issues in the functioning of tribunals in India and to suggest measures to resolve 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:
Give a brief description about tribunals and their purpose of removing delayed justice and also adjudicate on technical issues. Mention relevant articles of constitution associated with tribunals.
Body:
Firstly, give brief history of tribunals in India. With the use of statistics and facts such as number of tribunals established.
Discuss the performance of tribunals with respect to case pendency, adjudication, appeals, appointments, etc.
Also, mention latest court judgements related to tribunals to bring in more independence of the Tribunals from the executives. Mention about the National Tribunal Commission and issue of manpower in the Tribunals.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to make dispensation of justice via tribunals more effective.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The number of Manipur’s hill villages grew 64% after 1969; a top State official terms it ‘unnatural growth’ linked to poppy cultivation and Myanmarese Kuki migrants.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about increasing trend in drug trafficking and cultivation in Manipur and counter measures needed to be taken by 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 mention the presence of Golden Triangle and draw a small map to represent the same.
Body:
First, India’s vulnerability to the trafficking of narcotics and drugs such as heroin, hashish, and synthetic drugs produced in these areas.
Next, write about the Increased production of opium in Manipur, greater domestic demand in India, and connivance of state government officials and border guarding forces together contributed towards this increase in heroin trafficking, explain the trends in drug and narcotics trafficking; explain how it’s a threat to national security.
Next, write about the efforts of the government that are needed in this direction.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the 25th anniversary of India’s nuclear tests at Pokhran and emphasizes the need for maintaining nuclear sobriety.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about nuclear deterrence of India and its needed.
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:
Begin by describing India’s nuclear deterrence.
Body:
Firstly, in brief, write about the evolution of India’s nuclear policy.
Next, write about why it is essential for India to maintain it – practical and pragmatic, helped India secure crucial international deals, NSG waiver, Nuclear weapons as deterrent, cooperation with countries in safe use of nuclear power etc,
Next, write the limitations of the above – defensive policy, changing geopolitics, hostile neighbourhood etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion regarding India’s nuclear deterrence.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Case Study
The groom’s family became aggressive and started threatening to cancel the wedding if their demands were not met. Rani was terrified, and she started to cry. She knew that if the wedding was called off, her reputation would be ruined, and she would be shamed in front of the entire community.
Despite having left with no choice, Rani’s family lodge are still hesitant to file a complaint. But one relative secret informs the S.P of the region.
- Identify the ethical issues in the above case.
- If you were the S.P, what action will you take? Will you persuade them to stop demanding dowry and go ahead with the wedding or book them for demanding/taking dowry?
- As a well-wisher and a family friend of Rani’s family, what will be your advice to the family on this issue?
- Is greed the major reason behind the demand of dowry? How can we eliminate the practise of dowry?
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