Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrialization. How does it compare with that in India at present?
What the examiner wants
Discuss the exact proposition in the PYQ — “Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrialization. How does it compare with that in India at present?” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing Industrial Revolution.
Demand-wise check
- 1For the prompt cue ‘Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrializa’, directly answer: Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England?≈45 words
- 2For the prompt cue ‘Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrializa’, directly answer: Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrialization≈45 words
- 3For the prompt cue ‘Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrializa’, directly answer: How does it compare with that in India at present?≈45 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- For the prompt cue ‘Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the ind’, avoid a generic note on Industrial Revolution; answer the actual wording/directive and the Industrial Revolution proposition
- For the prompt cue ‘Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the ind’, do not add examples around Industrial Revolution unless they prove, qualify or rebut the proposition asked
Value addition
- Two-column comparison table with a final judgement row
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Official source anchors
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