QUESTION PYQ 08
GS3
10 marks
Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.
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7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
For Organised Crime–Terror Nexus, discuss in sequence: first, Discuss the types of organised crimes.; then, Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.. Keep evidence and the conclusion tied to these exact limbs.
Discuss · DescribeAnswer exactly what the question asks.
Demand-wise check
- 1Discuss the types of organised crimes≈55 words
- 2Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Threat formSource/network/channelSecurity-development impactPresent architectureLayered prevention/enforcement/development response for Organised Crime–Terror Nexus
Where marks usually go
- Over-writing ‘Discuss the types of organised crimes.’ while reducing ‘Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the…’ to a token paragraph
- Adding correct but adjacent facts on Organised Crime–Terror Nexus that do not advance the exact causal, comparative or evaluative task in this PYQ
Value addition
- Organised Crime–Terror Nexus: threat network — source → channel → vulnerability → responsible institution → response
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Verified value additions
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