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QUESTION 10
GS3
10 marks

Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE.

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What the examiner wants

Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on LWE.

ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the country≈55 words
  2. 2Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Define the threat/contextCauses and operating mechanismIndia-specific impacts/vulnerabilitiesExisting responseGaps and calibrated countermeasures

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about LWE without directly resolving: “Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the country.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE.”

Value addition

  • 3–4 node flowchart or dimension wheel keyed to the question’s main components
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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