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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-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain the factors responsible for the formation of soil.
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.
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-2022 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:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
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 major threats to Indian vegetation such as deforestation, mining, over grazing, climate change and invasive species etc. Cite some facts from recently released Indian State of Forests Report 2019 to substantiate above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward on how to safeguard the Indian vegetation.
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The decision to recognise November 15 — the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda — as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. This step is the most significant milestone towards recognising the contribution of the tribal fraternity.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the contributions of Tribals to the India’s freedom struggle.
Directive word:
Elucidate – 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:
Start by mentioning that eighteenth and the nineteenth centuries witnessed many peasant uprisings against the oppression of ruling class.
Body:
Mention about the various issues faced by and tribals in colonial India which forced them to rebel.
Cite few instances of peasant and tribal revolts such as Bhil, Mappila, Santhal etc to substantiate your points. Mention how these are confined to passing references in historical records and how Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas will give them their due recognition.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning in National freedom struggle, tribals struggle became part an important aspect of national movement eventually.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
India needs reforms that will revive the health of its soil and water resources, provide employment for people and enhance quality of life in rural India.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about structural, institutional and administrative measures need to ensure holistic rural development.
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:
Give a brief of Rural development in India and its aims.
Body:
First, in brief, write about the measures taken to ensure rural development – their success and limitations.
Next, mention the various structural, institutional and administrative measures that are required presently, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic – Agri reforms, Promoting small-scale industries, Preventing rural migration, healthcare, education and de-bureaucratise state-citizen transactions.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
A joint report by Nasscom and Zinnov also forecasts that India is on track to have a 50-plus strong unicorn club in 2021 and a 100 unicorn club by 2025.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about potential benefits proper regulation and policy support of Unicorns to the Indian economy,
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 a Unicorn and give context about the rapid rise of unicorns in India in 2021.
Body:
First, in brief, give reasons for the unicorn boom in India.
Next, write about the need for proper regulatory mechanism – mention the issues these unicorns face, policy based, scrutiny based, compliance based etc.
Next, write about facilitating policy support for start-ups to turn Unicorns and sustain that position. Also, add the need to avoid hype and ensure that the potential is realised with respect to job creation, growth, technological advancement, valuation etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on widening of roads that are part of Char Dham project in Uttarakhand. The Centre, citing the Chinese build-up on the other side, has appealed for widening the road, which, it said, are feeder roads for the border areas and are of great strategic importance.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about balancing environmental concerns as developmental and security ambitions.
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 writing a brief about the aims of Char Dham road project.
Body:
First, mention the developmental aspect of Char Dham road project – connects the four shrines of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in upper Himalayas, the religious tourism and economic importance.
Next, mention the security viewpoint – Chinese build up on the other side, security of the nation, facilitate movement of heavy vehicles carrying troops, self-propelled artillery and various machinery required by the army.
Next, write about the environmental concerns – felling of trees, damage to Himalayan ecosystem, landslides etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing measures for effective management of the Char Dham road project by balancing all concerns.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)
“Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote and highlighting the relation between happiness and ones action.
Body:
Write about ones action determines the consequences of the action as well the emotions from it. Good actions lead to happiness and bad actions to sadness/guilt. Mention how happiness is an outcome of our own actions. Justify with examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.
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