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QUESTION 12
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15 marks

Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.

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What the examiner wants

Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on New States & Economy.

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

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India≈95 words
  2. 2Support the Discuss with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈95 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Define/contextAddress each explicit social dimension in sequenceUse India-specific examples/evidenceCounterpoint/limitationsBalanced conclusion or way forward

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about New States & Economy without directly resolving: “Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.”
  • Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Discuss judgement required by the question

Value addition

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    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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