UPSC Mains Exam Essentials - Mains Answer Writing Practice ( 03/10/2024)
Are you gearing up for the UPSC CSE 2025? This week, we present questions from GS Paper 1, along with key points to help you formulate comprehensive answers
What were the perspectives of B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi regarding separate electorates? Delve into the study titled "A Just World on a Safe Planet" for more insights. We encourage you to reflect on these points and share your thoughts in the comment section below
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QUESTION 1
“The excessive consumption of limited resources by a small segment of the global population is diminishing the Safe and Just Space available for everyone.”
Explain this statement in relation to the study "A Just World on a Safe Planet." Discuss how the unsustainable use of resources by a privileged few affects environmental balance and social equity.
QUESTION 2
What were the perspectives of B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi regarding separate electorates? Analyze their viewpoints and the implications of their debates on representation and social justice in India.
General Guidelines for Answer Structure
Introduction
- The introduction is a crucial component of your answer and should ideally be limited to 3-5 sentences. A brief one-liner does not qualify as an adequate introduction.
- Begin with fundamental information, including definitions from reliable sources and relevant facts to set the context.
Body
- This section forms the core of your response, and it is vital to grasp the question's requirements to provide rich and pertinent content.
- Aim to present your answer using a combination of bullet points and concise paragraphs, avoiding overly lengthy paragraphs or a purely point-based format.
- Incorporating data from credible government sources can significantly enhance the depth of your answer. While analysis is essential, ensure that it remains focused on the question's demands without becoming excessive.
- Highlighting key terms by underlining them can provide an advantage over your peers and improve the overall presentation of your response.
- Employing flowcharts or tree diagrams can save time and potentially increase your score, but use them judiciously and only where they add value.
Way Forward/Conclusion
- Conclude your answer on a positive and forward-thinking note. If there's a pressing issue that needs emphasis, it can be included in the conclusion. Avoid reiterating points made in the introduction or body of the answer.
- You may also enhance your response by referencing findings from national and international reports, surveys, or relevant quotes
Explain this statement in relation to the study "A Just World on a Safe Planet." Discuss how the unsustainable use of resources by a privileged few affects environmental balance and social equity.
Introduction
The statement, “the excessive consumption of limited resources by a small segment of the global population is diminishing the Safe and Just Space available for everyone,” encapsulates a pressing global issue highlighted in the study "A Just World on a Safe Planet." This concept emphasizes the urgent need for equitable resource distribution and sustainable practices to maintain ecological balance and social justice, especially as the overconsumption by a privileged few negatively impacts both the environment and society.
Body
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Resource Depletion:
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