[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 28 December 2021 – INSIGHTSIAS

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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.

1. Rock paintings are the most easily accessible cultural data. Explain the significance of pre-historic rock art. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: New Indian Express

Why the question:

Bhimbetka stands out for the large number of caverns with paintings, containing as many as 762 rock shelters, and more than 400 display a wide variety of paintings.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the importance of pre-historic rock art

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 writing about the various limitations to understanding of pre-history.

Body:

First, mention the major sites where re historic rock art is found in India making the most easily available cultural data. Draw a map of sites for better presentation.

Next, write about significance of pre historic rock art and insights it gives us in to pre-history. Substantiate with examples.

Conclusion:

Conclude by stressing on the need to preserve ancient rock art.

 

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society.

2. The deeply entrenched social inequalities get further worsened with growing economic inequalities. Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

The latest edition of the World Inequality Report has confirmed that the world continues to sprint down the path of inequality.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the how social inequality is worsened when economic inequalities are added to it and suggest measures to overcome them.

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 defining social inequalities in India.

Body:

First, giving statistic which gives a context about rising economic inequalities in India.

Next, write about how the social inequality and economic inequality are inextricably interlinked. Write about the impact of the above on the Indian society.

Next, suggest measures to overcome the same.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

 


General Studies – 2


 

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

3. Elaborate upon the salient features of the Indian constitution. Why is India known as a Quasi-Federal country? (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about salient features of Indian constitution and the nature of federalism in India.

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 of India constitution.

Body:

In the first part, write about the all the salient features of the constitution and explain them briefly with articles and examples.

Next, write nature of federalism in India, what makes it Quasi-Federal and explain the reasons behind it as mentioned by K.C Wheare.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising the importance of federalism with unitary bias in India.

 

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

4. Do you agree with the view that the Indian constitution was ‘a bag of borrowings? Critically Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the nature of borrowings with respect to the Indian constitution.

Directive word: 

Critically analyze – 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. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by giving context about borrowed features of India constitution.

Body:

First, write about the major borrowings of Indian constitution from various constitutions of the world.

Next, write about certain unique features of Indian constitution.  write about how even though India referred to other countries Constitution it cannot be concluded as a mere copying or borrowing. It is evident in the Constitution that it is not bare copying which is happened but a clear adaptation of ideas in a way which is suitable for the Indian society. Such approach or references thus cannot be termed as copying moreover its studying and adapting ideologies in a suitable manner.

Conclusion:

Conclude by opining that Indian Constitution was as a bag of adaptations and not a bag of borrowings.

 


General Studies – 3


 

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment

5. While the Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is at a nascent stage in the India, the major issue with it is the lack of accountability from the producers and lack of enforcement from the authorities. Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: The Hindu

Why the question:

In October, the Environment Ministry published draft regulations on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), set to come into effect by the end of this year.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the achievements of Montreal protocol.

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: 

Begin the answer by defining EPR.

Body:

In the first part, write the about the objectives of EPR – better waste management, reducing burden on municipalities, integration of environmental costs, design of environmentally sound products. Write about EPR being in its nascent state.

Next, write about the shortcomings of EPR and suggest ways to make it effectives. Give examples to substantiate.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

 

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

6. Despite its numerous benefits, the affordability factor will be a critical driver in the rapid expansion of 5G technology in India. Examine. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate.

Reference: Live Mint

Why the question:

Government today named 13 cities that are likely to see the launch of 5G services in the country, next year. These cities include – Gurugram, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jamnagar, Ahmadabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune and Gandhi Nagar.

Key Demand of the question:

To write the various benefits of 5g tech and how affordability will determine its expansion.

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 stating details of 5G network and its frequency range.

Body:

First, mention the various potential benefits of 5G technology such as faster access to critical services, building smart cities, developing competitiveness with other nations in service delivery standards etc.

Next, discuss the issues of affordability and price ranging with respect to present 4G and how it will determine its penetration.

Next, outline other challenges to roll out 5G such as high cost of installation, public apprehension regarding safety, need for a robust policy and Centre-state coordination etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward to address these issues.

 


General Studies – 4


 

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality;

7. What is cognitive dissonance and how can it be addressed? (150 Words)

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Conceptual Tuesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about cognitive dissonance and ways to deal with it.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by defining cognitive dissonance.

Body:

Next, mention the various reasons why cognitive dissonance occurs and the potential implications of it. Cite examples of substantiate.

Next, mention the ways to deal and adapt for cognitive dissonance.

Conclusion:

Conclude by stressing on the way to manage cognitive dissonance.


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