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QUESTION 20
GS2
15 marks

The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.

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What the examiner wants

Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on AUKUS.

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

Demand-wise check

  1. 1The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region≈65 words
  2. 2Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region?≈65 words
  3. 3Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario≈65 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 AUKUS without directly resolving: “The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region?”

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

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