Learn the Art of Constructing smart Answers for UPSC CSE MAINS.
An INTRODUCTION can be written in at least 9 different ways.
1) Definition-Based Introduction
2) Current Affairs-Based Intro
3) Fact/ Data-Based Introduction
4) Historical Background
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An INTRODUCTION can be written in at least 9 different ways.
1) Definition-Based Introduction
2) Current Affairs-Based Intro
3) Fact/ Data-Based Introduction
4) Historical Background
Bookmark 🔖 and Practice ✍️.
5) Quote-Based Introduction
6) Contextual/ Anecdotal Introduction.
7) Contrast-Based Introduction.
8) Conceptual Introduction.
9) Comparative Introduction.
6) Contextual/ Anecdotal Introduction.
7) Contrast-Based Introduction.
8) Conceptual Introduction.
9) Comparative Introduction.
1) Definition-Based Introduction:
Define the key term(s) in the question.
Example: “Globalisation refers to the increasing interconnectedness of economies and societies across the world.”
Define the key term(s) in the question.
Example: “Globalisation refers to the increasing interconnectedness of economies and societies across the world.”
2) Current Affairs-Based Introduction.
Start with a recent event, report or news relevant to the topic.
Example: “The recent release of the IPCC report highlights the urgency of addressing climate change impacts globally.”
Start with a recent event, report or news relevant to the topic.
Example: “The recent release of the IPCC report highlights the urgency of addressing climate change impacts globally.”
3) Fact/ Data-Based Introduction:
Use a relevant statistic, report or index.
Example: “According to NCRB 2022, crimes against women have increased by 15% compared to the previous year.”
Use a relevant statistic, report or index.
Example: “According to NCRB 2022, crimes against women have increased by 15% compared to the previous year.”
4) Historical Background:
Give a brief historical context.
Example: “Since independence, India has focused on planned economic development through successive Five-Year Plans.”
Give a brief historical context.
Example: “Since independence, India has focused on planned economic development through successive Five-Year Plans.”
5) Quote-Based Introduction:
Begin with a relevant quote (keep it short and relevant).
Example: “As Mahatma Gandhi said, ‘The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.’”
Begin with a relevant quote (keep it short and relevant).
Example: “As Mahatma Gandhi said, ‘The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.’”
6) Contextual/ Anecdotal Introduction.
Set the context with a situation or real-life example.
Example: “The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities in India’s public health infrastructure.”
Set the context with a situation or real-life example.
Example: “The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities in India’s public health infrastructure.”
7) Contrast-Based Introduction:
Show contrast to highlight the issue.
Example: “Despite being the world’s fastest-growing economy, India continues to struggle with pervasive poverty.”
Show contrast to highlight the issue.
Example: “Despite being the world’s fastest-growing economy, India continues to struggle with pervasive poverty.”
8) Conceptual Introduction:
Explain the broader idea behind the question.
Example: “Inclusive growth is the cornerstone of sustainable development in a diverse country like India.”
Explain the broader idea behind the question.
Example: “Inclusive growth is the cornerstone of sustainable development in a diverse country like India.”
9) Comparative Introduction:
Compare and relate two entities. Here- Success and wellbeing.
Example: The Success of Nation is Ultimately measured by the wellbeing of its people.
Compare and relate two entities. Here- Success and wellbeing.
Example: The Success of Nation is Ultimately measured by the wellbeing of its people.
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