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General Studies – 1
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
1. The Quit India Movement was nothing short of a radical revolution. Elucidate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Chapter 35- India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To write how Quit India movement was different from the previous mass movements and a revolution in itself.
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:
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: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
2. While some believe that judicial activism is necessary for the protection of public interest, others are of the opinion that as a judicial function, courts are required to interpret law and not make them. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about pros and cons of judicial activism in India.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic 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 judicial activism in India. Cite examples to substantiate.
Body:
First, write the role of judicial activism in India to improve the conditions of the masses in the country. Use various examples to substantive your points.
Next, explain the various criticism of judicial activism in India – overreach, not defined in constitution, judges acting as lawmakers etc. Cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion.
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
3. Cultural heritage between India and Nepal can be a key political and strategic opportunity for both countries to re-define relations and bolster them. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the construction of the ‘India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage’ on Monday during a daylong visit to Lumbini in Nepal. The visit will coincide with the celebrations to mark the Buddha Jayanti.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how cultural heritage can play a part in boosting Indo-Nepal ties.
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 mentioning the importance of Nepal for India.
Body:
First, write about the recent developments and changes witnessed in the Indo-Nepalese bilateral relations.
Next, mention about the various ways in which cultural heritage can server as a political and strategic opportunity for both countries.
Next, write about the various other measures that are required to bolster ties between India and Nepal.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
4. Balancing between food security and ensuring better returns to farmers through exports is a delicate act. Do you think that the recent ban on export of wheat by the government is a right decision? Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
India’s sudden decision to ban wheat exports with immediate effect citing food security may prove costly for its farmers. Many of them have held back their crop in the hopes of getting higher prices in the coming weeks.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the implications of ban on wheat exports by the government.
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 giving context.
Body:
In the first part, bring out the factors as to why the ban was announced.
Next, write about the implications of the ban – on food security, on farmers, wheat prices, exports, procurement etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion on the wheat export ban by India.
Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
5. India is very frequently prone Landslides, yet the steps towards mitigation and prevention have not yielded desired results. Critically analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Floods and landslides have killed three persons and affected more than 56,000 people across eight districts of Assam since May 14. Three others were reported missing.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the difficulties in landslide management and the steps needed to overcome it.
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 briefly citing statistics regarding the vulnerability of India to landslides.
Body:
First, Mention the causes of landslides in India which make landslide prevention and mitigation difficult. Mention the areas which are most prone to landslides. Draw a small illustrative map showing the same.
Next, write about the various measures taken to prevent landslides and the difficulties in landslide mitigation – lack of data, poor predictability, lack of awareness, faulty evacuation strategies in landslide-prone areas etc.
Next, suggest measures to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
6. How is the Project 75-I important to Indian Navy? Evaluate the various bottlenecks to India having a state-of-the-art submarine-building facility. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
A day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was due to visit Paris to meet President Macron, the French defence major, Naval Group, announced its inability to participate in India’s Project 75-I, under which conventional (non-nuclear or diesel-electric) submarines are to be built domestically.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the significance of Project 75-I and the various bottlenecks in submarine manufacturing in India.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the aims and objectives of project 75-I.
Body:
First, write about the importance of project 75-I to Indian navy – ensuring serial-production, and eventual indigenisation of this vital weapon-platform.
Next, write about the various bottlenecks to India having a state-of-the-art submarine-building facility – losing expertise, allegations of corruption, non-deliverance of contracts and highly-skilled workers etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning ways to overcome the above bottlenecks.
General Studies – 4
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
7. What do understand by the doctrine of Utilitarianism? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: plato.stanford.edu
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the philosophy of Utilitarianism.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining the philosophy of Utilitarianism in brief.
Body:
In your own words, explain that Utilitarianism is a theory of morality that advocates actions that foster happiness or pleasure and oppose actions that cause unhappiness or harm. When directed toward making social, economic, or political decisions, a utilitarian philosophy would aim for the betterment of society as a whole.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
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