‘What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India’s national self-esteem and ambitions.’ Explain with suitable examples.
What the examiner wants
Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “‘What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India’s national self-esteem and ambitions.’ Explain with suitable examples.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on India -USA (Global Strategy Friction).
Demand-wise check
- 1‘What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India’s national self-esteem and ambitions.’…≈95 words
- 2Support the Explain 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
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about India -USA (Global Strategy Friction) without directly resolving: “‘What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which woul…”
- Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Explain judgement required by the question
Value addition
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