QUESTION PYQ 13
GS1
15 marks
What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society ?
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
For Sultanate-Era Technology, explain in sequence: first, What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period; then, How did those technological changes influence the Indian society . 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 were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period?≈65 words
- 2How did those technological changes influence the Indian society ?≈65 words
- 3Use at least two question-relevant examples/evidence points to support the final judgment on Sultanate-Era Technology, proportionate to a 250-word answer≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Context3–4 feature/contribution clusters for Sultanate-Era TechnologyNamed historical evidenceSignificance/legacyQualified conclusion
Where marks usually go
- Over-writing ‘What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period’ while reducing ‘How did those technological changes influence the Indian society ’ to a token paragraph
- Adding correct but adjacent facts on Sultanate-Era Technology that do not advance the exact causal, comparative or evaluative task in this PYQ
Value addition
- Sultanate-Era Technology: compact timeline or evidence→significance table; use a monument/site sketch only where architecture is central
→ 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 11 minutes, then get it checked.