Answer Writing for General Studies

You have already read how to write an answer to any question. However, certain peculiarities exist when writing an answer to different topics of different subjects. These peculiarities should be considered while writing answers. Here, answer formats for specific types of questions are provided.

General Answer Writing: Introduction >> Background >> Main Content >> Significance / Arguments For >> Criticism / Arguments Against / Challenges >> Way Forward / Conclusion with Middle-path solution.

History and Culture

Constitutional Acts (Modern India) - Answer Writing: Introduction >> Background or Circumstances leading to the enactment of the act >> Provisions of the act >> Significance >> Criticism >> Assessment / Conclusion that leads to next act

Specific Event/Action (Modern India) - Answer Writing: Introduction >> Background or Circumstances leading to the Event/Action >> Course of event >> Significance >> Criticism >> Assessment / Conclusion with the legacy of the Event/Action

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

General Answer Writing: Definition of the Concept >> Explanation >> Civil Service / Socio-economic Background >> Current Events or Personal life examples >> Small case study example if time permits >> Conclusion

Case Studies:Every Case Study has four types of solutions.

• Utilitarianism Approach: Reject this solution.
• Compromise Approach: Reject this solution.
• Short-term Planned Behaviour Approach: You can select this.
• Long-term Attitude Change approach: This is the best answer.