GS-I ยท UPSC Mains PYQModern History 2020 10 Marks
Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movement.
Microtheme: Viceroy and their Adminis- tration ยท Asked in UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2020.
Model Answer Approach
- Decode demand: Identify the directive verb (discuss / examine / critically analyse) and bound the scope to Viceroy and their Adminis- tration.
- Intro (40โ50 words): Define the core concept; anchor with a definition, data point, or constitutional/historical reference.
- Body: 2โ3 thematic sub-heads with crisp points, examples and counter-arguments. Add a relevant case study or committee/report.
- Conclusion (30โ40 words): Forward-looking โ recommendations, way forward, or a constitutional/ethical anchor.
Structure Checklist
- โ Definition / context in intro
- โ Minimum 1 data point or report
- โ Multi-dimensional arguments
- โ Counter-view / limitations
- โ Diagram, flowchart or map (if applicable)
- โ Way forward in conclusion
Keywords to Use
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