QUESTION PYQ 13
GS1
10 marks
Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture.
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7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
For Harappan Architecture, the core task is to discuss the exact proposition ‘Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture.’. 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
- 1Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture≈55 words
- 2Use named historical evidence for Harappan Architecture 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 Harappan ArchitectureNamed historical evidenceSignificance/legacyQualified conclusion
Where marks usually go
- Turning this into a broad note on Harappan Architecture instead of answering the question’s operative wording: ‘Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture.’
- Adding correct but adjacent facts on Harappan Architecture that do not advance the exact causal, comparative or evaluative task in this PYQ
Value addition
- Harappan Architecture: 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 7 minutes, then get it checked.