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Answer 4:
Discipline and subordination are important for swift execution of decision taken at higher level in the organisation. It provides direction and policy guidance to the employees in the organisation. Discipline ensures compliance and ensures organised work. However, in an organisation, it is equally important to allow diverse views, complaints, feedback for all processes.
Over-discipline can be counter-productive in multiple ways. It discourages subordinates to raise questions and their concerns with respect to decisions taken at higher level. It forces them to work against their conscience and intuitiveness which leads to inefficiency. On the other hand, allowing subordinates to speak provides critical analysis, research and feedback for the processes and products.
An organisation requires flexibility and bottom up approach. For an organisation, although policy decisions and direction is to be decided at the top, there needs to be enough autonomy at lower levels to provide scope for a feedback loop.
Answer 2:
Anti-defection provisions under Article 101, 191 of the constitution have been added through 52nd Amendment Act. The provision provides for disqualification of a siting member on acting against the whip of the party or defecting from the party on whose ticket the member was elected.
The provisions have sometimes helped the defectors because of subjectivity involved in decision making. The powers reside in the office of the Presiding officer of the respective house which can lead to misuse of power. However, Supreme Court in Hollohan case have brought the decision under Judicial review.
Why it should be amended?
– It curbs the free voice of the member, curbs dissent in the party and has led to decline of legislatures
– Members instead of working in the interest of their electorate works for their party
Administrative Reforms Commission has recommended to provide decision making powers to President and Governor working with the advice of Election Commission of India. Law commission has recommended relaxation for trivial matters. It is only for certain matters that whip should be applicable. Thus, amendment should be done to ensure a healthy working of legislatures as temples of democracy.
Hi Kunal,
-Your introduction seems a bit contradictory….Anti-defection as a provision has been added in Xth schedule of the constitution in 1985, this amendment brought changes in four articles of constitution Article 101, 102, 190, 191…which relate to the vacation of seats and disqualification from membership of parliament and the SLA…
So, Defection is mainly mentioned in schedule Xth…
-You have mentioned only one defects of the provision…bring more…
-Also mention advantage of loopholes by speakers…no time limit, biasness…though this can be tackled in judicial review…but still a initial hurdle…
-Conclusion is good…
Overall, good attempt….some changes in introductory point may improve the quality of this answer…
Nice approach…keep writing…
Marks awarded: 4.5/10
Answer 1:
Paintings of all the times have reflected the socio-cultural and political culture of the times. Mughal introduced the Islamic style and traditions in Indian painting styles.
– Mughals introduced miniature paintings
– Paintings showed royal courts, hunting scenes and portraits of kings to reflect grandeur and higher royal status
– Portraits had halo around the heads of kings which reflected their divine origin and provided legitimacy to their rule
– Many paintings of the time reflect calf and lion siting beside each other under the throne of the king. This shows how people from various religions of the time were living happily under single rule
– The paintings reflected Muslims beliefs of not picturing God and showed God through symbols only.
– The paintings found from Mughal period have separate regional cultures as well. The Nawabs of Hyderabad, Nawabs of Awadh, Himachal, Rajasthan, Malwa had separate cults of paintings.
Thus, Mughal paintings reflect socio-cultural and political culture of the medieval period. It reflected in grand royal court paintings, religious diversity, hunting scenes reflecting the higher status of kings. It reflected the politics of the time in a multi-religious society, wars between kings etc.
Hi Kunal,
-First of all I would like to suggest that…please write answer on sheet of paper with proper format…then upload the image by clicking picture…practicing on paper will benefit you in actual exam and you will be able to pin-point the number of words, calculate the speed of writing etc…which matters most in examination hall…
Unfortunately, UPSC does not provide us the keyboard to type our answers…
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-Introduction is okay….but very short…Mughal paintings were a unique blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles….also bring example if possible…
-Points are very good…ideas are well presented…well written answer…nice attempt…well done…keep it up
Marks awarded: 5.5/10
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Hi Prafull,
-You have exceeded the word limit…we need to write within 150 words…
-Introductory language is bit poor and gives sense of colloquial tone…break sentences…Introduction is too big…
-Only one point as drawback…bring more…and no need to explain in much detail…
The reasons in favour of amendment…Point 1 is repetitive though in different context (killing word limit)…
-Point 2, 3, 4 require clarity…
-The rest of the points are okay…
Overall, you answer is good…but exceeded the word limit…avoid repeating ideas and words. Need to articulate sentences…
Nice attempt…keep writing….will improve for sure….
Marks awarded: 4/10
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Hi Imgroot,
-Introduction seems to be okay…though more clarity would have been brought….
-Ideas mentioned are good….and well arranged…
-Conclusion is good as well…
Overall, nice answer…good attempt…Keep it up…
Keep writing…
Marks awarded: 5/10
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Hi Alka,
-Good Introduction…
-You have brought some key features of paintings….but only one point which tells that these paintings depicts socio-cultural-political realities…(the last point)…
-Socio-cultural realities like…it shows the prestige for royal court, king as god and almighty, subjects living with harmony, love for animals, love for cultures, no woman at court proceedings etc…etc…etc….
-Plan your answer before you write…
-You have good command over language…try to articulate sentences…try to merge more than 2, 3 points together (similar like points) in order to tackle with word limit…means write less talk more…
Overall, an average attempt…keep practicing…will certainly improve in future…
Keep writing…
Marks awarded: 3/10
Good answer
Hi Sandeep,
-Good Introduction…
-Under how it protects defectors…no point talks about protection of defectors…except few touch in 2nd point…Means these points need clarity with justification…
-Only one drawback…that too as per SC judgement is under Judicial review now…not a strong point…
-Points under how to stop it are good…
-Conclusion is okay…
-Overall average attempt…will certainly improve further….keep practicing…
-Try articulating your sentences and ideas…means try to speak more things in fewer words…
keep writing…
Marks awarded: 3.5/10
Sir please tell me one thing, like you are post daily questions, should I read topic in details from various sources and then write or on based of knowledge I should write???
Hi Sandeep,
-Reserve of idea and content are the basic requirement for any answer…However, If you wish to refer the notes, or other sources for getting knowledge about the topic, will be vital for you to remember and develop points…
Yeah, you can refer the various sources before writing…will serve the two purpose…one revision, and second will bring confidence in you for moulding ideas…
Refer the source, then close them, then mould the ideas as per the requirement of topic asked…
Hi Anita,
-Upload your answers separately one by one by clicking on comment box each time for separate answer…How to provide review on all the answers together….
Upload again…
okay sir i will do that thanks
Ans-1- The Mughal paintings are one of the most unique style of painting with carried themes, colour, precision, indolence and pallettes. As an extension of the Persian naturalized painting of the Delhi sultans till the reign of Humayun, it has switched over to the “Indian Influence” of naturalistic style in the reign of Akbar furthermore to “European Influence” of artificial nature in Shah Jahan’s reign.
Key features of Mughal paintings:
1) Mughals introduced miniature painting Which focused more on the precision of line drawing and intricate designs.
2) Introduction of the foresightening technique under which objects are drawn more closer and smaller than they actually are.
3) The Mughals paintings are known for glorifying the crown and the royal dynasty rather than praising the gods or drivindep the life of masses.
4) Various changes in styles and techniques under various rulers were introduced. The introduction of 3 dimensional elements and calligraphy on paintings was done by Akbar. The introduction of magnificent borders and the change of theme from usual courtroom scenes to natural wild Flora and fauna was done by Jahangir. The addition of artificial elects like gold and silver decreasing the loveliness if a painting was done by Shah Jahan.
Themes reflected in the paintings:
Unlike the contemporary paintings of other schools of arts depicting God’s, the Mughal paintings takes more about the life events of the Emperor and his royal family. Paintings depicting the royal couple, hunting, the Emperor in a garden, courtroom were prominent rather than depicting lives of the masses.
Hence the Mughal paintings have distinguished itself in the world and in Indian culture as one of the richest and most unique styles of miniature paintings.
Hi Shruti,
-First of all I would like to suggest that…please write answer on sheet of paper with proper format…then upload the image by clicking picture…practicing on paper will benefit you in actual exam and you will be able to pin-point the number of words, calculate the speed of writing etc…which matters most in examination hall…
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-You exceeded the word limit…this answer is of 279 words…the question demands 150 words…
-Good Introduction…
-You have mentioned the key features…but have missed to link them with contemporary socio-cultural-political realities….These socio-cultural realities and political realities need to be mentioned along with key features…
-To limit the words, you need to articulate the sentences…as to incorporate 2, 3 or more ideas together in few words…However, this will come with practice…
Overall, good attempt….More focus towards question required…
Keep writing…
Marks awarded: 3.5/10
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Hi Imgroot,
-Good and precise introduction…
-the point vagueness in the terms…need more clarity…which term you are talking about?
-Also, lack of legal knowledge of presiding officer…prioritize those points which are more relevant…and avoid lesser relevant points or lesser relevant points can be mentioned all together…in one para…
-Points under Amendment needed is good…Good conclusion….
-Avoid too much of underlining or highlighting….If all the points are important then why to underline them….??
Overall, good attempt….prioritizing ideas with articulation will make your answer very good…keep practicing…will improve for sure…
Keep writing…
Marks awarded: 4/10
Hello Priya,
-How should I review and provide the feedback for all the answer together…It will be more confusing for you to relate….Kindly upload each answer separately….
-Also mention ID along with upload…
I am Sorry Sir, next time onwards I will post all the questions individually.
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Ans 4
Hi Priyadarshi,
-The line of the introduction is more relevant for defining ‘OBEY’…Discipline is a bit more than obey….Discipline is the practice of training people to ‘obey rules’ or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedient….It is in general way obeying and respecting the authority…Discipline cannot be in absolute terms…
-The points what discipline can lead is mentioned in general manner….talk it leads to efficiency, achieve organizational goals, increases people’s trust etc…etc…
-The rest of the points are good with good conclusion…
Over a good answer…but few modification may make it more better and excellent….Nice approach….keep it up…keep writing…
Marks awarded: 5.5/10
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Ans 2
Hi Priyadarshi,
-Your introduction raises a question…’what is defection?’….not explained clearly….
-There is no rampant use of it now a days…
-1st page….last point….as per the SC in Kihoto Hollohan case…now it has been brought under Judicial review….
-Under steps needed to be taken….point 3….forming alliance is not bad….and its the healthy practice of any democracy….so should not be brought under Defection….
-The rest of the points are good….
Overall, this answer is good except the intro….
Good attempt….keep writing…
Marks awarded: 4/10
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Hello Imgroot,
-Introduction is okay…
-Points mentioned are good and well arranged…well presented ideas….
-Overall, nice answer….well done…keep it up….Keep writing…
Marks awarded: 5.5/10
-Suggestion:
Avoid too much underlining…and encircling the words…
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Hello Imgroot,
-Introduction seems to be okay….
-Continentality…I think the more severe convective storms occur near maritime area during summer….where water is heated during the day and atmosphere is full of moisture…The mechanism behind this is that, a parcel of moisture laden air rises from earth’s surface due to intense heating to the upper layers of the atmosphere….and the phenomena of thunder storms occurs….
-Diagram is very good…and informative…and its good to present diagram in such an answer….
-The rest of the points are good with a beautiful conclusion…
Overall its a good answer….nice approach…keep it up….
Keep writing…
Marks awarded: 7.5/15
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And 4
Hello Akshat,
-You have mentioned the consequences of Discipline…in intro…and have not mentioned its meaning or its essence…POOR INTRODUCTION…
-Reasons and points of counterproductive are good…
-The conclusion should give a humble solution…rather repeating the same ideas of the question or main body…
Overall, its an average answer…with poor intro and conclusion….
Keep practicing..will improve for sure…keep writing…
Marks awarded: 3/10
Sir could you please elaborate on what are the requisites for a good introduction?
Hi Akshat,
Bring meaning or essence of Discipline in your own words, this is what the question require. Such as it is the practice of training people to obey rules or a code or behaviour, using punishment to correct disobey. for example: discipline is what instructs you to follow the traffic rules and in case of failure the punishment and again asked to follow. It is more like a trait of behaviour…training to behave otherwise punishment to correct behaviour.
Read model answer for further clarity…and even if you wish to discuss any thing feel free to write…
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Question 2
Hello Kapiushon,
-Introduction is good…
-Under ways in which protects defectors….Point 1…Its 2/3rd…kindly correct it….
-Points and ideas mentioned are very good…nice approach…
-Though…conclusion could have been much better…
Overall good attempt…well written…keep it up…well done…Keep writing…
Marks awarded: 5.5/10
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QUESTION 4
Hello Kapiushon,
-Introduction should mention about the meaning of Discipline…Your answer has no intro….
-Under benefits…you should mention that discipline brings efficiency, effectiveness as it develops trusts of the people….etc…apart from point no 3…
-Under counter productive…point 3 seems irrelevant….or it needs more elaboration…
-The example in the conclusion shows that you have narrowly interpreted the Discipline….Kindly go through its proper meaning for further conceptual clarity….
You have the ideas but without meaning these ideas are like making castle in the air…
Though nice attempt…keep practicing…will improve for sure…
Keep writing…
Marks awarded: 3.5/10
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ANS 2
Hello akshat,
-The law is to stop the practice of Aaya Ram Gaya Ram…Introduction needs clarity…(idea is good)….
-The points mentioned by you does not support the idea which you wanted to explain…And the points seem to be narrowly interpreted of ideas….
-Overall, below average answer….Focus on the question more….and try to mention all the dimentions which the topics aspires…
good attempt…keep practicing…will improve for sure…keep writing…
Refer our model answer or other best answer reviewed for better clarity…
Even the model answer of the 2nd question is wrong,it’s 2/3 not 1/3
Hi Akshat,
Thanks for pointing out the wrong in model answer…sometimes ideas get jumbled up in our mind and creates silly mistakes….We apologize and shall ensure that it should not get repeated…
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Question 1
Hello Noah,
-Mughal Paintings evolved since Akbar’s time…
-Points are too general…It seems irrelevant mentioning with the name of rulers…
-Points on the page 2 are good…
Overall, answer seems to be an average one…First part need more focused points…keep practicing will improve…
Refer our model answer or other best answer reviewed for better clarity…
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Question 2
Hello Noah,
-Defection has never been mentioned in Article…the articles mentioned by you talks about the removal of MPs and MLAs…The defection is mentioned in schedule X of CoI…however, the 52nd amendment has brought some changes in these article….
-Points in 1st part have been mentioned in jumbled way…need to arrange ideas….
-The rest of the points are good…
Overall, nice attempt…well approached…Keep practicing…
Marks awarded: 5.5/15