[MISSION 2022] SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 9 May 2022 – 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. The artists of Harappan time surely had fine artistic sensibilities and a vivid imagination. Elaborate in light of Harappan art. (250 words).

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.

2. Enumerate the highly diverse relief of Ocean floor. Discuss why the Continental shelves are highly productive marine ecosystems. (250 words)

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.

3. Analyse why the prevalent laws are largely insufficient to curb mob lynching in the recent past? Suggest ways to address it.  (250 words)

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.

4. India’s universities have always been bastions of ‘creativity’, ‘out of the box thinking’ and ‘ideological disruptions’. Discuss the issues marring the education campuses and suggest way forward. (250 words)

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.

5. Birds are highly visible and sensitive indicators of environmental health, their loss signals a much wider loss of biodiversity and threat to human health and well-being. In the light of this statement, discuss the threats being faced by Avian population and suggest measures to safeguard birds. (250 words)

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.

6. Attitude is a major determinant of an individual’s behaviour; Analyse how Attitude can make or break an individual citing examples. (150 words).

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..

7. What does this quote mean to you? “When you are in the service of your fellow beings you are in the service of God. – Anonymous” (150 words)

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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