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Paper
GS-I
Question
Q5
Marks
10M
Word Limit
200W
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Paper
GS Paper I — Indian Heritage, History, Geography & Society
Subtopic
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present - significant events, personalities, issues
Difficulty
Medium
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For a 10-mark question with 200-word limit, structure your answer with a brief introduction, 2-3 main body points with evidence, and a forward-looking conclusion.