QUESTION 13
GS1
15 marks
Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions.
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Am.
ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.
Demand-wise check
- 1Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions≈95 words
- 2Support the Explain with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈95 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Define/contextAddress each explicit social dimension in sequenceUse India-specific examples/evidenceCounterpoint/limitationsBalanced conclusion or way forward
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Am without directly resolving: “Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions.”
- Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Explain judgement required by the question
Value addition
- 3–4 node flowchart or dimension wheel keyed to the question’s main components
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Official source anchors
These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 11 minutes, then get it checked.