Answer Writing Manner According to Directive Word(s)
S.No. | Directive Words to be Discussed | Time & Date | Lecture PDF |
01 | Discuss, Describe, Analyse, Evaluate, Examine | 09:30 pm (Wednesday) 08:00 am (Thursday) | Get Lecture PDF after 10 minutes of Discussion |
02 | Comment, Explain, Define, Asses, Justify | 09:30 pm (Thursday) 08:00 am (Friday) | Get Lecture PDF after 10 minutes of Discussion |
03 | Critically Analysis, Critically Evaluate, Critically Discuss, Critically Examine, Do you agree, Synthesize | 09:30 pm (Friday) 08:00 am (Saturday) | Get Lecture PDF after 10 minutes of Discussion |
04 | Compare, Contrast, Distinguish, Illustrate, and many others | 09:30 pm (Saturday) 08:00 am (Sunday) | Get Lecture PDF after 10 minutes of Discussion |
Directive words in UPSC Mains questions, like “discuss,” “analyse,” and “evaluate,” tell how to approach a question and what kind of response is expected. They guide the structure, content, and tone of answer. Understanding these words is crucial for writing effective and relevant responses.