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QUESTION N18
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10 marks

Critically examine the effects of globalization on the aged population in India.

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What the examiner wants

Critically examine the exact proposition in the PYQ — “Critically examine the effects of globalization on the aged population in India.” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing Globalisation.

Critically examineWeigh the strengths and the weaknesses, then give a balanced verdict.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1For the prompt cue ‘Critically examine the effects of globalization on the aged population in India.’, directly answer: Critically examine the effects of globalization on the aged population in India≈45 words
  2. 2For the prompt cue ‘Critically examine the effects of globalization on the aged population in India.’, build the causal/institutional mechanism behind Globalisation, not just a list of features≈45 words
  3. 3For the prompt cue ‘Critically examine the effects of globalization on the aged population in India.’, add one verified official-source anchor and a limitation/counterpoint specific to Globalisation≈45 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Frame GlobalisationEvidence/arguments supporting the propositionLimitations/counter-viewBalanced judgement tied to the directive

Where marks usually go

  • For the prompt cue ‘Critically examine the effects of globalization on the aged population in India.’, avoid a generic note on Globalisation; answer the actual wording/directive and the Globalisation proposition
  • For the prompt cue ‘Critically examine the effects of globalization on the aged population in India.’, do not add examples around Globalisation 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

These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.