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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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 multidimensional challenges posed by the food security issues in India.
Analyse the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of India and the USA.
Analyse the concept of 'constitutional morality' and its importance in a diverse country like India.