QUESTION 12
GS1
15 marks
Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Examine: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Decline of Artisanal Industry.
ExamineGo into the details, test each point against evidence, and conclude on what it shows.
Demand-wise check
- 1Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy≈95 words
- 2Support the Examine with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈95 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Brief contextAddress each historical/cultural limb in logical or chronological orderAnchor with specific examples/evidenceSignificance/limitationsConcise judgement
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Decline of Artisanal Industry without directly resolving: “Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.”
- Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Examine judgement required by the question
Value addition
- 3–4 node flowchart or dimension wheel keyed to the question’s main components
→ 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 11 minutes, then get it checked.