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QUESTION 20
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15 marks

What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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What the examiner wants

Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Indian Defence Partnerships(USA vs Russia).

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

Demand-wise check

  1. 1What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals?≈95 words
  2. 2Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region≈95 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Constitutional/institutional contextAnswer each explicit limb in sequenceUse relevant provisions/judgments/policy evidenceLimitations/counterviewReforms or reasoned conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Indian Defence Partnerships(USA vs Russia) without directly resolving: “What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals?”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region.”

Value addition

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

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