QUESTION PYQ 07
GS1
10 marks
Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.
WRITE IN
7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
For Primary Rocks, the core task is to describe the exact proposition ‘Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.’. Organise the answer around its qualifier and evidence burden, not around a generic syllabus note.
DescribeGive a clear, detailed account of the main features.
Demand-wise check
- 1Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks≈55 words
- 2Show the physical or spatial relationship behind Primary Rocks; a map/process sketch should reinforce, not replace, the explanation≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Definition/locationControlling physical processesSpatial patternConsequences/applicationLabelled map or process sketch for Primary Rocks
Where marks usually go
- Turning this into a broad note on Primary Rocks instead of answering the question’s operative wording: ‘Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.’
- Describing Primary Rocks without showing the physical mechanism or spatial relationship that explains the pattern asked in the question
Value addition
- Primary Rocks: labelled process diagram tied to the written causal chain
→ 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.