QUESTION PYQ 04
GS1
15 marks
How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
For World War I & Balance of Power, the core task is to explain the exact proposition ‘How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power’. Organise the answer around its qualifier and evidence burden, not around a generic syllabus note.
ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.
Demand-wise check
- 1How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?≈65 words
- 2Use named historical evidence for World War I & Balance of Power and connect it to significance, causation or continuity/change rather than listing facts≈65 words
- 3Use at least two question-relevant examples/evidence points to support the final judgment on World War I & Balance of Power, proportionate to a 250-word answer≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Context3–4 feature/contribution clusters for World War I & Balance of PowerNamed historical evidenceSignificance/legacyQualified conclusion
Where marks usually go
- Turning this into a broad note on World War I & Balance of Power instead of answering the question’s critical balance: ‘How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of…’
- Giving only one side on World War I & Balance of Power; the directive requires a limitation, counter-view or implementation test before the final judgment
Value addition
- World War I & Balance of Power: exact-demand matrix mapping each limb to one evidence point and one inference
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Verified value additions
These are verified official-source additions selected for this exact PYQ. Use only the point that strengthens your argument.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 11 minutes, then get it checked.