StudyIQ Abhyaas: Daily Answer Writing Practice 26 September 2023

Q) Several Anglo-French conflicts occurred in the eighteenth century, and the Carnatic Wars were an extension of those conflicts. In light of this statement, discuss the causes and consequences of the Carnatic Wars. (15 marks, 250 words)

अठारहवीं शताब्दी में कई एंग्लो-फ्रांसीसी संघर्ष हुए, और कर्नाटक युद्ध उन संघर्षों का विस्तार थे। इस कथन के आलोक में कर्नाटक युद्धों के कारणों और परिणामों की विवेचना कीजिए।

Demand of the Question– This question requires understanding of the role of various Foreign powers in India in the 18th century, especially Anglo-French wars. Their reasons of origin, its impact on the Indian subcontinent and the World, and consequences of these over future discourse of history.

Directive Word– Discuss- This keyword demands addressing the reasons of origin of the wars, its impact on India and consequences of these with reasons and broad analysis.

Structure of the Answer

Intro– Start by mentioning the timeline of the Anglo-French Wars and Carnatic wars along with the location where they were being pursued in India as well as in the World.

Body– In the first part, mention a small section to distinguish the Anglo-French wars and Carnatic wars and how Carnatic wars are an extension of the Anglo-French wars. In the next section provide the origin and reasons for this rivalry. Incorporate the role of other major powers of the world of those times. In the next section, mention its impact on the Indian subcontinent, including various dimensions. In the same section, mention the impact of these wars on the World and places of their engagement. In the last section, mention the consequence and further discourse these wars led to.

Conclusion– State the importance of these wars in establishment and consolidation of British power to rule for next 100 years.

Part of Syllabus– GS Paper –1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues.

Q) “Of the various European nations, why and how did the British succeed in India? Elaborate (15 Marks, 250 words)

विभिन्न यूरोपीय राष्ट्रों में से ब्रिटिश भारत में क्यों और कैसे सफल हुए? विस्तृत उत्तर दीजिए। (15 अंक, 250 शब्द)”

Demand of the Question– The question demands basic understanding of ways and means used by the British to succeed, along with reasons why they used such methods. Along with this understanding of reasons why other European powers failed is also necessary.

Directive Word– Why and how- These keywords demand stating reasons along with explanation of the reasons. Elaborate – This keyword demands describing the points mentioned above.

Structure of the Answer

Intro– Start by giving a timeline and overview of the Indian subcontinent at the advent of Europeans.

Body– In the first section, mention important and watershed events that led to the success of Britishers over other Europeans. In the next section, mention the shortfalls and drawbacks of failure of other European nations, along with reasons and events. In the next section, mention the strengths of Britishers that other European nations lacked, and how they used these in various events to capture power. In the last section, discuss whether Britishers succeeded because of the failure of other European powers or strengths of their own.

Conclusion– Conclude by stating how the success of Britishers over their other European nations paved the way for conquering and consolidation of power in India.

Part of Syllabus– GS Paper-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues.

Q) What is genome sequencing? Discuss the advantages India perceives from the Genome India project. (10 marks, 150 words)

जीनोम अनुक्रमण क्या है? जीनोम इंडिया परियोजना से भारत को होने वाले लाभों पर चर्चा करें।

Demand of the Question– This question demands understanding of basics of Biotechnology, especially genome sequencing, its use, advantages and disadvantages along with its implementation in the form of Genome India Project.

Directive Word– What- This requires mentioning the concept of Genome sequence. Discuss- This keyword requires mentioning features of initiative, its importance and advantages.

Structure of the Answer

Intro– Mention the concept of Genome Sequencing, describe using diagrams.

Body– In the first section, state the importance and use of this concept. In the next section, mention the  aims and features of the Genome India Project. In the next section, mention the importance and advantages in terms of usability of this project. Provide examples of probable use of the results of this. Also, mention a small section about the threats and concerns about its misuse.

Conclusion– State the importance of such biotech advancements  especially Genome Sequencing. Mention how these can be used, along with suggestions of cautious approach to prevent misuse.

Part of Syllabus– GS Paper –3 Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life & Awareness in the fields of bio-technology & Achievements of Indians in science & technology.

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