GS Mains 20 word to 250 word answers
20 word/ 2markers
Write in phrases and not full grammatical sentences Punctuate these phrases with ";" Idea is to write maxmum possible stuff about the topic under question.
10 marks
do not write an introduction in these answers as that takes a lot of words.
20 marks/30 marks Small & sweet intro[25-35 words]
Conclude in 20-30 words Do not write a conclusion that is similar to introduction.
60 Marks [only in optional papers]
no word limit whatsoever Choose your best 2 60 markers initially and try to wind them in 1:20 to 1:30 hours. [Try to treat them the best]. After that in something like 1.5 hours you have to finish 6 20 markers and 1 60 marker. INTRO 60 to 80 words Every paragraph should have a theme or idea. do not write in points a 60 marker answer. avoid writing in points your optional answer papers, even 20 markers. conclusion about 40-50 words long ###underline the instrumental words or phrases[should not be overdone] ### Try to make figures if they are relevant to the answer. If you can, create your own figures. you can make them even in a 20 marker. ### practice introduction writing for as many questions as you can. that will make it easier in WARNING the exam to start ### handwriting should be legible if not beautiful ### practice answer writing regularly, if possible try to get them evaluated by a good teacher or a good student ### flowery language or exotic vocabulary doesnt help score better. write simple and meaningful sentences ###Understand the demand of the question before starting to answer a question. Do not presuppose the demand of the question.
WARNING Often we start writing w/o understanding the question correctly.