QUESTION PYQ 01
GS1
15 marks
Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
For Urbanisation & Marginalisation of the Poor, the core task is to discuss the exact proposition ‘Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises’. Organise the answer around its qualifier and evidence burden, not around a generic syllabus note.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?≈65 words
- 2For Urbanisation & Marginalisation of the Poor, differentiate effects across relevant groups/institutions and keep the Indian social context visible throughout≈65 words
- 3Use at least two question-relevant examples/evidence points to support the final judgment on Urbanisation & Marginalisation of the Poor, proportionate to a 250-word answer≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Define the social processDriversDifferentiated impact across groupsIndian evidenceTension/counter-trendJudgment on Urbanisation & Marginalisation of the Poor
Where marks usually go
- Turning this into a broad note on Urbanisation & Marginalisation of the Poor instead of answering the question’s operative wording: ‘Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises’
- Adding correct but adjacent facts on Urbanisation & Marginalisation of the Poor that do not advance the exact causal, comparative or evaluative task in this PYQ
Value addition
- Urbanisation & Marginalisation of the Poor: exact-demand matrix mapping each limb to one evidence point and one inference
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Verified value additions
These are verified official-source additions selected for this exact PYQ. Use only the point that strengthens your argument.
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