QUESTION PYQ 06
GS1
15 marks
Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
For Straits & Isthmuses in Trade, the core task is to discuss the exact proposition ‘Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.’. Organise the answer around its qualifier and evidence burden, not around a generic syllabus note.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade≈65 words
- 2Show the physical or spatial relationship behind Straits & Isthmuses in Trade; a map/process sketch should reinforce, not replace, the explanation≈65 words
- 3Use at least two question-relevant examples/evidence points to support the final judgment on Straits & Isthmuses in Trade, proportionate to a 250-word answer≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Definition/locationControlling physical processesSpatial patternConsequences/applicationLabelled map or process sketch for Straits & Isthmuses in Trade
Where marks usually go
- Turning this into a broad note on Straits & Isthmuses in Trade instead of answering the question’s operative wording: ‘Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.’
- Describing Straits & Isthmuses in Trade without showing the physical mechanism or spatial relationship that explains the pattern asked in the question
Value addition
- Straits & Isthmuses in Trade: small labelled location map tied to the written causal chain
→ 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.