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QUESTION N17
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Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.

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What the examiner wants

Discuss the exact proposition in the PYQ — “Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing Emerging Urbanisation Trends.

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1For the prompt cue ‘Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.’, directly answer: Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India≈45 words
  2. 2For the prompt cue ‘Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.’, build the causal/institutional mechanism behind Emerging Urbanisation Trends, not just a list of features≈45 words
  3. 3For the prompt cue ‘Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.’, add one verified official-source anchor and a limitation/counterpoint specific to Emerging Urbanisation Trends≈45 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Define/contextualise Emerging Urbanisation TrendsExplain mechanism/chronologyQuestion-specific evidence/examplesImplicationsConcise conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • For the prompt cue ‘Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.’, avoid a generic note on Emerging Urbanisation Trends; answer the actual wording/directive and the Emerging Urbanisation Trends proposition
  • For the prompt cue ‘Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.’, do not add examples around Emerging Urbanisation Trends unless they prove, qualify or rebut the proposition asked

Value addition

  • 3-box flow: concept/context → core argument/evidence → implication/way forward
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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