StudyIQ Abhyaas: Daily Answer Writing Practice 18 September 2023

Q) With the help of examples discuss the veto powers enjoyed by the President of India. (10 marks, 150 words) 

उदाहरणों की सहायता से भारत के राष्ट्रपति को प्राप्त वीटो शक्तियों की चर्चा कीजिए।” 

Demand of the Question– This question demands understanding of veto powers and other executive powers of the Office of President.

Directive Word– Discuss with examples- This demands mentioning and detailing the veto powers along with examples.

Structure of the Answer

Intro-Mention the Veto powers of the President, along with articles.

Body- Describe each veto power and mention examples of the same. Examples can be given in 2 ways, either a known Bill which has gone through veto or an imaginary case to explain the veto powers. Mention it’s shortcomings.

Conclusion- State the importance of veto powers and add a note in ways to protect them along with wise use.

Part of Syllabus– GS Paper 2- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary.

Q) “An ordinance should only be promulgated in exceptional circumstances. Enumerate the exceptional circumstances and conditions that govern the President’s power to promulgate an ordinance. (15 marks, 250 words) 

एक अध्यादेश केवल असाधारण परिस्थितियों में ही प्रख्यापित किया जाना चाहिए। राष्ट्रपति के अध्यादेश प्रख्यापित करने की शक्ति को नियंत्रित करने वाली असाधारण परिस्थितियों और शर्तों की गणना कीजिए।” 

Demand of the Question– This questions demand understanding of Ordinance powers of the Office of President.

Directive Word– Enumerate- This keyword demands listing and then describing the circumstances and conditions.

Structure of the Answer 

Intro- Describe what is Ordinance, it’s origin, and articles related to it.

Body- List and describe all the situations and circumstances when the Ordinance can be made. Write about how these conditions are exceptional circumstances and not normal ones. Mention the need to promulgate Ordinance. Mention some recent examples. In a separate section, discuss about misuse of power of ordinance and it’s remedy from Supreme Court.

Conclusion- State the importance of power of Ordinance of Office of President. And ways to protect it.

Part of Syllabus– GS Paper 2- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary.

Q) “Transgenic crops ensure greater efficiency and precision in plant breeding but it requires careful application”. Discuss. (15 marks, 250 words) 

“ट्रांसजेनिक फसलें पौधों के प्रजनन में अधिक दक्षता और सटीकता को सुनिश्चित करती हैं लेकिन इसके सावधानीपूर्वक उपयोग की आवश्यकता है।” चर्चा कीजिये। 

Demand of the Question– The question demands understanding of transgenic crops, its use, drawbacks and challenges.

Directive Word– Discuss- This keyword demands mentioning about the details, the pros, cons, and suggestive measures to overcome the challenges.

Structure of the Answer

Intro- Describe what are transgenic crops. Give examples to suffice. Differentiate them from non-transgenic crops.

Body- In part one, discuss how transgenic crops give better efficiency and precision, this mainly includes pros of transgenic crops. Give examples for the same. In the second part, discuss about the challenges in application of such efficient and precise breeding. Include both on-field and non-field cons. Give examples of challenges in applicability.

Conclusion- State the urgency for need of transgenic crops. Mention about the ethical and environmental angle of it. And finally suggestions to make them effectively efficient in applicability.

Part of Syllabus– GS Paper 3- Combination of 3 topics- Awareness about bio-technology, Agriculture and Food security.

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