Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.
What the examiner wants
Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on River Linking.
Demand-wise check
- 1Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in the country≈55 words
- 2Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about River Linking without directly resolving: “Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in the country.”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.”
Value addition
- Small labelled map/flow diagram showing the spatial relationship central to the question
→ 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.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 7 minutes, then get it checked.