Q) Discuss the potential benefits of LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) actions with suitable examples. (10 marks, 150 words)
उपयुक्त उदाहरणों के साथ LiFE (पर्यावरण के लिए जीवन शैली) कार्यों के संभावित लाभों पर चर्चा कीजिए।
Demand of question: To write about LiFE in brief and then discuss its benefits.
Directive Word:
Discuss– Discussing something requires having a conversation where you share reasons supported by proof to support both sides of an idea, and then coming to a decision.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction: Start with highlighting what is LiFE.
Body: Firstly discuss what are the potential benefits of life and include examples to substantiate each of your points. Next, focus on highlighting the challenges in achieving these potential benefits.
Conclusion: Suggest how different challenges can be overcome. Finally, connect LiFE to the larger issue of the need for environmental protection and end on a positive note.
Part of Syllabus: General Studies Paper 3 (Conservation, environmental pollution, and degradation, environmental impact assessment, Disaster and disaster management)
Q) What is Somatic Mutation? How has this impacted the life of human beings? (10 marks, 150 words)
दैहिक उत्परिवर्तन क्या है? इसका मानव जीवन पर क्या प्रभाव पड़ा है?
Demand of question: Direct conceptual question where a candidate is tested about the fundamentals of genetics and gene mutation.
Directive Word:
What and How– both of them are self-explanatory
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction: Give the context of the question connecting it to current affairs. Every now and then some news comes up on this topic.
Body:
- In the first part, explain what somatic mutation is.
- In the second part, explain its impact on the life of human beings. Here, it is important to focus on both positive and negative impacts.
Conclusion: Highlight how this technology can be used to the advantage of humans and what the government of India is doing in this regard.
Part of Syllabus: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life
Q) Discuss the impact of climate change on Antarctica and its biodiversity. (15 marks, 250 words)
अंटार्कटिका और इसकी जैव विविधता पर जलवायु परिवर्तन के प्रभाव की चर्चा कीजिए।
Demand of question: The concept of climate change is asked with emphasis on Antarctica. Candidates need to be aware of the fundamentals of climate change to answer this.
Directive Word:
Discuss– Discussing something requires having a conversation where you share reasons supported by proof to support both sides of an idea, and then coming to a decision.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction: Start by defining climate change and giving evidence in the form of reports and facts.
Body:
- Firstly, highlight why Antarctica is unique in terms of its Biodiversity.
- Next, explain the various impacts climate change has had on Antarctica. It is important to focus on both positive and negative impacts. Adding some examples and facts will increase your marks
Conclusion: Highlight global efforts to reduce the negative impacts of climate change on Antarctica and what further needs to be done.
Part of the syllabus: Paper-3 Environment (Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment)
Paper-1 Geography (Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes)
Q) What is the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO)? Describe various phases of it. (10 marks, 150 words)
प्रशांत दशकीय दोलन क्या है? इसके विभिन्न चरणों का वर्णन कीजिए।
Demand of question: Candidates need to be aware of different geophysical phenomena in detail. This question tests the detailed understanding of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation.
Directive Keyword:
Describe– When you’re asked to describe something, it means you need to write a thorough explanation that covers the question’s details, including the “how” and “why” aspects.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction: Give a current context as to why this was in the news recently.
Body:
- Firstly, explain what Pacific Decadal Oscillation is.
- Next, explain its various phases in detail.
- Remember, to give separate subheadings for each of the parts.
Conclusion: Highlight the importance of keeping track of such geophysical phenomena and what the world and India is doing in this respect.
Part of the Syllabus: Paper-1 Geography (Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes)
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