QUESTION PYQ 18
GS1
15 marks
Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.
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11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
For Post-Liberalisation Economy, Identity & Communalism, the core task is to discuss the exact proposition ‘Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.’. 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
- 1Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism≈65 words
- 2For Post-Liberalisation Economy, Identity & Communalism, 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 Post-Liberalisation Economy, Identity & Communalism, 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 Post-Liberalisation Economy, Identity & Communalism
Where marks usually go
- Turning this into a broad note on Post-Liberalisation Economy, Identity & Communalism instead of answering the question’s operative wording: ‘Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.’
- Adding correct but adjacent facts on Post-Liberalisation Economy, Identity & Communalism that do not advance the exact causal, comparative or evaluative task in this PYQ
Value addition
- Post-Liberalisation Economy, Identity & Communalism: 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
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