2/8/2014 [Q] mains answering the question with different phrases like Discuss, Critically analyse, Evaluate, Elucidate

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[Q] mains answering the
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phrases like Discuss, Critically analyse,
Evaluate, Elucidate
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Q. Can you
clarify the
meaning and
approach one
should follow
while
answering the question with different phrases like
Discuss, Critically analyse, Evaluate, Elucidate etc.
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How to Write Answers
The civil services main exam consists of
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testing the candidate on various levels. The time
limit for the essay paper is 3 hrs without a word
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questions with specific word limit like 250 words
in optional subjects and 250 words, 150 words
and 20 words in general studies. The candidate
then has to prepare himself to answer all types of
questions. The most important thing to be kept in
mind is the time constraint. Therefore it becomes
necessary to answer these questions quickly and
effectively and in minimum words. One common
doubt that students have is with regard to the
style of answering questions, whether to adopt
the paragraph or the point style of answering
questions. Though there is no set rule, it is wise to
adopt a style depending on the question asked. If
the question says to discuss, analyse or critically
examine, it would be better to answer the
question the paragraph format. On the other
hand, if the question asks you to list the
advantages or give reasons for/ against etc., it is
better to go in for the point format of answering.
HOW TO WRITE A GOOD ANSWER:
It is just not enough to know all the facts and
information but the most important thing to be
kept in mind is to write an answer which has a
clear and a logical frame, which presents
information in a clear and concise manner, which
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information, which is interesting and able to hold
ones attention. So the next logical step is to know
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prepare the framework where one can list all
ideas, thoughts and facts and write them down. It
is important to adopt an answering style which is
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which is simple and clear without unnecessary
use of nouns and verbs. Use of archaic and fancy
words or language should be avoided at all costs.
Care should be taken to avoid grammatical
mistakes which will give a negative opinion
however good the answer may be. Last but not
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