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Answer Writing Practice:
7 July 2022

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Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth
century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues;

1. “What the reforms of 1909 gave to people of the country

were merely a shadow rather than substance.” Elucidate.
(250 words)
Difficulty level : Moderate

Reference: A Brief History of Modern India by Spectrum Publishers.

Why the question?

The question is based on the theme of Morley Minto Reforms.

General Studies – 1

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2. There were certainly some limitations in the Home Rule
Movement but nevertheless, it did have a concrete and
profound impact on the national movement and changed
the mood of the country. Analyze. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference:A Brief History of Modern India by Spectrum Publishers.

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of the General
studies paper – 1.

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3. Analyze how the constitution of India had tried to
define the role of Vice President. Do you think the position
has become redundant now? Critically comment. (250
Words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express

Why the question:

The term of office of Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu comes to an
end on August 10. The election is scheduled for August 6, and July
19 is the last date for filing nominations.

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Topic:Pressure Groups & Formal/informal Associations & Their Role in Polity.

4. Self Help Groups (SHGs) are indispensable for women’s

empowerment but are plagued by various factors. What
innovative measures would you suggest to overcome these
factors? (250 Words)
Difficulty level:Moderate
Reference : The Hindu

Why the question?

The report has highlighted that 60-70% of loans by SHG are used for
personal purposes.

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Topic: Inclusive growth and associated issues/challenges

5. Public-private partnerships (PPP) can promote digital

literacy and equity across rural and digital-first users.
Discuss in the context of the Digital India Programme.
(250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint

Why the question?

It was six years ago that the Indian government launched its
ambitious ‘Digital India’ programme to transform the country into
a “digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.” Now the
need to accelerate is further forward.

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Topic: Abstract questions based on current events.

6. “The irony of the present times is that as the world gets

even more integrated through open borders, free trade
and technology, we are growing apart from each other
and ourselves than ever before”. Discuss (10M)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Current Affairs events

Why the question?

Rise in mental health issues, increase in social discord in the
society etc.

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7. Journalism demands that the journalists show courage
and integrity not just in their quest for truth in the world
but also be courageous enough to be true to themselves
and their journalistic ethos. Comment (10M)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Current Affairs events

Why the question?

Growing level of distrust amongst the public on journalism and
other forms of media houses.

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 CONSISTENT PRACTICE IS THE
KEY TO SUCCESS

An amount of fear helps in pushing us towards hard work.

Fear and self doubts are like fire—if in excess will burn and destroy
the individual. If one is carefree one can become over confident
about one’s capabilities. If anxieties, fears are kept under control it
brings best out of an individual.
So,
Believe in yourself, anything is possible for a willing
heart;
Aim high, Never give up, In fact, in every adversity lies an
opportunity.
NANDINI K R, RANK – 1, CSE –
2016, INSIGHTS OFFLINE STUDENT

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