The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.
What the examiner wants
Critically examine: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Interlinking of Rivers.
Demand-wise check
- 1The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation≈95 words
- 2Critically examine≈95 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Interlinking of Rivers without directly resolving: “The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation.”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Critically examine.”
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 11 minutes, then get it checked.