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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
Why the question:
ASI’s excavation at Harappan site of Rakhigarhi reveals drainage system, copper and gold jewellery. The digging, which has been going on at three of the seven mounds, has also revealed pieces of copper and gold jewellery, terracotta toys, besides thousands of earthen pots and seals..
Key Demand of the question:
To write about Harappan art and its forms.
Directive word:
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 a brief about Harappan art and mention about the recent excavations done in Rakhigarhi
Body:
Mention the major elements of Harappan art – Dancing girl of Harappa, Stone sculpture of Mohenjo-Daro, Terracotta figures obtained all over from Harappan civilization, Bead, Copper sculptures, Jewellery etc
Link as to how the above mentioned works of art give an insight in Harappan society.
Conclusion:
Summarize with respect to Harappan art.
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
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:
Describing the relief features of the ocean floor and stating the reasons of high productivity of continental shelves.
Directive word:
Enumerate- To list down all the related topics/details of a given topic.
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:
Start by briefly mentioning about relief of the ocean floor and its divisions.
Body:
In the first half of the body, continue by explaining ocean relief. Outline the major divisions of the relief floor and describe them. Use diagrams for better representation purpose.
Next, Mention the minor relief features of the ocean floor and explain them.
In the second part of the body, discuss in detail the reasons for high productivity of the continental shelves like high nutrient load, vertical stability and shallowness etc. .
Conclusion:
Conclude by further summarising the overall economic importance of continental shelves.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Difficult
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
In yet another disturbing and dastardly act that is now part of a pattern in much of North India, two tribal men were beaten to death by alleged activists of the Bajrang Dal in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, on the suspicion that they were slaughtering cows. .
Key Demand of the question:
To explain why despite the presence of anti mob lynching laws, there are incidents of mob lynching in India and providing measures to tackle the same.
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:
Explain what is mob lynching in brief.
Body:
Briefly mention the causative factors for mob lynching.
Analyse why the present laws on mob lynching are failing to curb the menace.
Provide measures to tackle the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude with constructive reforms that help India to tide over such gruesome incidents.
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Difficulty level: Difficult
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Our once-great institutions of learning are beset by multiple crises – a financial crunch at the university level, a deficit in research opportunities for faculty, poor infrastructure and learning outcomes for students; with any protests hit hard by police brutality and campus repression.
Key Demand of the question:
To discuss the scenario of Indian Universities and higher education in general, the issues being faced and the way forward.
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 with brief introduction on the current status of universities in India..
Body:
Discussion should include the following:
Give a brief on the current scenario on Universities.
Discuss the issues surrounding the higher education system in the country, what are the key challenges and suggest what needs to be done to overcome the same.
Explain what can be done to ensure they become hubs for creative thinking and innovation.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The State of the World’s Birds, an annual review of environmental resources published on May 5, has attributed the threat to almost half of the 10,994 recognised extant species of birds to the expanding human footprint on the natural world and climate change.
Key Demand of the question:
To discuss about the importance of Birds in the ecosystem, the threats faced by them and measures to safeguard 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:
Begin by highlighting the current scenario of bird population.
Body:
First, talk about the importance of birds and how they are indicators of environmental health.
Next, talk about the various threats being faced by Avian population.
Provide measures to safeguard the avian population.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the importance of birds and why we as humans should ensure their safety.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
to develop a link between changing your attitude and changing your behaviour.
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:
In the introduction, define attitude and behaviour. Mention the difference between attitude and behaviour.
Body:
Explain how behaviour and attitude affect us and the need to adopt behaviours which are of empathy, compassion, fortitude and integrity..
Cite suitable examples to substantiate your points on how attitude can be change and that change in the resultant behaviour.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by stressing how changing to right behaviours and attitude can impact our life positively.
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections..
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how the importance of Service to human is considered equivalent to the service of God.
Directive:
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 explaining the quote.
Body:
Elaborate upon how service is a defining and fulfilling act which can help one to understand himself and explore as a human being
Elaborate on how An individual is not delineated by an identity, but defined by ability, compassion, connection and love which are the basic human values.
Substantiate the above by giving examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing why this quote is more relevant the ever in the current circumstances.
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