QUESTION 1
GS1
10 marks
The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.
WRITE IN
7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Rock-Cut Architecture.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history≈55 words
- 2Support the Discuss with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Brief contextAddress each historical/cultural limb in logical or chronological orderAnchor with specific examples/evidenceSignificance/limitationsConcise judgement
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Rock-Cut Architecture without directly resolving: “The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history.”
- Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Discuss 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 7 minutes, then get it checked.