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QUESTION PYQ 09
GS3
10 marks

Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir.

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150 words

What the examiner wants

For Hearts & Minds in Terror-Affected Areas, discuss in sequence: first, Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the…; then, Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and…. Keep evidence and the conclusion tied to these exact limbs.

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

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population≈55 words
  2. 2Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir≈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 Hearts & Minds in Terror-Affected Areas

Where marks usually go

  • Over-writing ‘Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism affected areas is an essential step in…’ while reducing ‘Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict…’ to a token paragraph
  • Adding correct but adjacent facts on Hearts & Minds in Terror-Affected Areas that do not advance the exact causal, comparative or evaluative task in this PYQ

Value addition

  • Hearts & Minds in Terror-Affected Areas: 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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