Analyse
Directive verbBreak the topic into its component parts, show how they inter-relate, and draw out the implication of the relationship.
Rubric shape
Define the components you will analyse — signal the analytical framework
Component 1 — what it is and its role
Component 2 — what it is and its role
Inter-relationship — how the components connect or tension
Implication — what the relationship means for the larger question
The analytical finding — what the breakdown reveals
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Break the topic into its component parts, show how they inter-relate, and draw out the implication of the relationship.
What most aspirants write
Describing each component in isolation without showing how they connect. Analysis requires the inter-relationship, not just the inventory.
What the rubric actually requires
Each component is identified and explained. Crucially: the relationship between components is made explicit. The conclusion names what the analysis reveals — not just what was covered.
Real PYQs using this verb
Analyse the factors influencing the distribution of population in India.
India's relations with its neighbours have been marked by both cooperation and tension. Analyse the factors responsible for this duality with reference to any two neighbouring countries.
Analyse the evolution of India's engagement with ASEAN and its contribution to India's foreign policy objectives.