QUESTION PYQ 13
GS1
10 marks
Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.
WRITE IN
7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
For Rig Vedic vs Later Vedic Change, the core task is to discuss the exact proposition ‘Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.’. 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
- 1Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period≈55 words
- 2Use named historical evidence for Rig Vedic vs Later Vedic Change and connect it to significance, causation or continuity/change rather than listing facts≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Context3–4 feature/contribution clusters for Rig Vedic vs Later Vedic ChangeNamed historical evidenceSignificance/legacyQualified conclusion
Where marks usually go
- Turning this into a broad note on Rig Vedic vs Later Vedic Change instead of answering the question’s operative wording: ‘Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.’
- Adding correct but adjacent facts on Rig Vedic vs Later Vedic Change that do not advance the exact causal, comparative or evaluative task in this PYQ
Value addition
- Rig Vedic vs Later Vedic Change: 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.
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.
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