QUESTION PYQ 17
GS4
10 marks
What are the major teachings of Mahavir? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.
WRITE IN
7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
For Mahavir’s Teachings, explain in sequence: first, What are the major teachings of Mahavir; then, Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.. Keep evidence and the conclusion tied to these exact limbs.
ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.
Demand-wise check
- 1What are the major teachings of Mahavir?≈55 words
- 2Explain their relevance in the contemporary world≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Interpret/define Mahavir’s TeachingsCore ethical principleCompeting value or limitPublic-service applicationConcrete examplePrincipled conclusion
Where marks usually go
- Over-writing ‘What are the major teachings of Mahavir’ while reducing ‘Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.’ to a token paragraph
- Adding correct but adjacent facts on Mahavir’s Teachings that do not advance the exact causal, comparative or evaluative task in this PYQ
Value addition
- Mahavir’s Teachings: ethical balance triangle — principle → competing value → public-interest resolution
→ 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 7 minutes, then get it checked.