What is a good Mains answer? Million dollar question! Especially in the given scenario when good marks in IAS Mains Exam is distant dream. Mains examination questions of general studies unfolded many thing, about word limit, approach to the questions, analytical demand of the question, and many turn and twist attached to most of the question in the form of common instructions i.e. Analyse, Critically analyse, discuss, evaluate, explain etc. these are called directives of questions. These words guide you about the clear path you should follow while writing your answers and make them relevant.
So having a clear understanding of these directives is first and foremost requirement to cater the demand of the questions and make your answers effective, thus here I am presenting the meaning of the common directives generally attached to the Questions in the Mains paper.
By Manoj K. Jha
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