“If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years.
What the examiner wants
Examine: answer the exact PYQ as framed — ““If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on India -Africa (Growth Story).
Demand-wise check
- 1“If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years≈55 words
- 2Support the Examine with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about India -Africa (Growth Story) without directly resolving: ““If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in rec…”
- Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Examine judgement required by the question
Value addition
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