Tips to Write Argument for CAPF AC 2023 Exam

By BYJU'S Exam Prep

Updated on: September 25th, 2023

Tips to Write Argument for CAPF 2023: Argument/ Counter Argument-based questions are asked in Paper 2 of UPSC CAPF AC Written Examination. In this article, we will tell you some tips to write the argument and counter-argument to fetch good marks.

In general, there will be 2 such questions in the paper of 20 marks each. Important tips to write a good argument are mentioned below.

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1. Best Tips to Write Argument for CAPF AC Exam

Best Tips to Write Argument for CAPF AC Exam

1. Sources to improve the information

To write arguments and counter-arguments about a topic, Information related to that topic is a primary requirement.
Newspapers are the best source of information to have detailed information about any contemporary issue/ topic.
As this type of question demands analysis of a topic from multiple angles, it is better to collect information about one topic from multiple sources.
Rajya Sabha TV/ Lok Sabha TV debates can be an alternative source of information to have points in favor/against for any particular topic.

2. Question Bank

The candidate should make a list of current affairs topics for which argument-based questions can be asked.
To make such a list, the student should follow the current affairs regularly. In addition to this, he can take the help of various coaching material/ books to make a list of probable topics.
After making a list, the Student should make short notes (points in favor/against) for each topic.
It can help students in two ways: One, he can find at least one familiar topic in the Examination. Two, It will develop the skill of analyzing the topic from all perspectives.

3. Structure

The structure of these types of answers is similar to the other answers that mean it should have three parts: Introduction, Main Body, and Conclusion.
In these types of questions, the candidate should write a small introduction with informative knowledge about the topic. The candidate should not devote more than two/three lines to an introduction.
Arguments/Counterarguments should be written in the main body in tabular/bullet points format. One should avoid using paragraphs to write arguments/counter-arguments.
The conclusion should be small and crisp. It should reflect your opinion about the topic.

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4. Quality of Arguments/Counter Argument

Every argument/ counter-argument should be explained properly.
Every argument/ counter-argument should be substantiated by authentic facts/ data/ opinion/ concept.

5. Balanced Approach

The candidate should adopt a balanced approach while writing arguments and counter-argument.
One should not use extreme arguments and counter-arguments.
If a candidate has to write against any government initiative/action/program, he should do the positive criticism.

6. World Limit

As only 200 words are available to complete your answer, one should write more than 4-5 arguments and counter-arguments.
One should strictly avoid crossing the word limit.

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