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Compare and contrast the roles of Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Krishna Gokhale in India's freedom struggle. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)

Structure:

1) It is a straight forward question which you are expected to know. Only catch is the points related to GKG. If you have not read much about him then obviously more focus has to be on Tilak.

2) List main events, movements and contributions while differentiating.

3) Ideally 6 points are needed for each Tilak and GKG.

4) Chronological diagrams of events as drawn in decode history book fit really well in history questions.

5) In case you have less data to ryt on GKG then focus more on Tilak and write all u know, draw more diagrams, leave more space between lines so that you dont end up leaving blank spaces.

6) Conclusion that both played different but important roles.

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Question 54:

Are science and faith always antithetical to each other? Explain with example. (10 Marks, 150 Words)

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Question 54:

Are science and faith always antithetical to each other? Explain with example. (10 Marks, 150 Words)

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Structure:

1) Define science and faith in your own words. Try to link with Indian epics, religions etc.

2) Take two views.

3 points + 1 example on how science and faith are antithetical.

3 points + 1 example on how science and faith are not antithetical.

3) Current affairs can be used as examples.

4) Flowchart diagram showing both the views.

5) Conclusion: Not always antithetical.

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Question 55:

In the present geo-political scenario, the EU and India appear to be natural partners and they need to leverage existing opportunities. Discuss. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

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Essay Topic: New India in the pursuit of excellence.

Here, you can find my essay on above mentioned topic. Essay is of 9 pages. Things to note:

Special empasis on use of SDGs, ARC Keywords and Economic Survey Keywords in essay.

Essay structure and division, explained further in “essay strategy” file attached below.

I have attached other essays as well.

I have also attached 2 videos. These are very important in understanding essay writing.

Link: https://muditjainblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/07/2nd-sample-essay/

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Question 55:

In the present geo-political scenario, the EU and India appear to be natural partners and they need to leverage existing opportunities. Discuss. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

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Structure:

1) Identify subparts: current geopolitical scenario, how natural partners, existing opportunities, need to leverage them, issues in leveraging them and solutions (conclusion).

2) Make separate headings and ans each subpart equally. (5*3 = 15 points)

3) Use IR keywords. Link shared in group already. Use search to find same.

4) Can draw map of EU and show relations wd India.

5) solutions/conclusion.

🛑🛑 Question 56:

Narasimha Rao can truly be called father of economic reforms in India. Discuss in light of the implications of the reforms brought by him. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)

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🛑🛑 Question 56:

Narasimha Rao can truly be called father of economic reforms in India. Discuss in light of the implications of the reforms brought by him. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)

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Structure:

1) Intro: News background reg PVNR.

2) List few economics reforms in India over the decades.

3) List and explain in 2 lines each the reforms brought in by PVNR

4) Discuss both negative and positive implications of his reforms with more points on +ve.

5) Link +ve reforms to him being called father of eco reforms.

6) Diagram: Hub spoke listing reforms or chronological block diagram depicting various eco reforms.

7) Conclusion.

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Question 57:

The culmination of the national movement would have been different had the barrels of guns prevailed over the peaceful mass struggle. Comment. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)

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Question 57:

The culmination of the national movement would have been different had the barrels of guns prevailed over the peaceful mass struggle. Comment. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)

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Structure:

1) It is simplest of questions. Only challenge that one may face is wrt presentation of ideas as thr is so mch to ryt.

2) When u get such a ques or ques like diff between contribution made by nehru-gandhi, gandhi-bhagat singh etc then write a chronological answer and proceed event wise so tht you cover all imp points.

3) Write about peaceful mass struggle events like satyagrah, NCM, CDM etc.

4) Write about revolutionary movements and 2-3 points on why they didnt prevail over peaceful methods.

5) write 4-5 points on what difference it would have made if revolutionary struggle had prevailed. You can take both views here. Struggle could have ended earlier or could have prolonged.

6) Chronological diagram

7) conclusion

🛑🛑🛑 Try to solve Sample Question 196 (Chapter-8 2nd edition Decode Ethics) and post your answer here (@EthicsAnswerWritingAndDoubts) for my review of same.

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Question 58: Peasant movements during British period, are known for revolting against their local issues rather than revolting for independence. Examine. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

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Question 58: Peasant movements during British period, are known for revolting against their local issues rather than revolting for independence. Examine. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

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Structure:

1) What were peasant movements? (Question has itself asked the why aspect. So dont write that in intro.)

2) Reasons: Local issues 5 points.

3) Reasons: Revolt for independence? 5 points.

4) Write as many examples and names if leaders of such movements as possible.

5) As it is 15 marker, you have to 'make' content. Write 2-3 points on what they achieved.

6) Chronological diagram depicting movements and their respective years.

7) Conclusion.

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Question 59:

Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)

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