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QUESTION N17
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10 marks

The concept of Mid Day Meal scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency. The scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives, latest mandates and success.

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What the examiner wants

Critically examine the exact proposition in the PYQ — “The concept of Mid Day Meal scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency. The scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives,…” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing Hunger.

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

Demand-wise check

  1. 1For the prompt cue ‘The concept of Mid Day Meal scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency. The scheme has aga’, directly answer: The concept of Mid Day Meal scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency≈45 words
  2. 2For the prompt cue ‘The concept of Mid Day Meal scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency. The scheme has aga’, directly answer: The scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades≈45 words
  3. 3For the prompt cue ‘The concept of Mid Day Meal scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency. The scheme has aga’, directly answer: Critically examine its twin objectives, latest mandates and success≈45 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

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

Where marks usually go

  • For the prompt cue ‘The concept of Mid Day Meal scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency. The sche’, avoid a generic note on Hunger; answer the actual wording/directive and the Hunger proposition
  • For the prompt cue ‘The concept of Mid Day Meal scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency. The sche’, do not add examples around Hunger 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.

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