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QUESTION N20
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12.5 marks

The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But the Doha round of negotiations seems doomed due to differences between developed and developing countries. Discuss in the Indian perspective.

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What the examiner wants

Discuss the exact proposition in the PYQ — “The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But the Doha round of negotiations seems doomed due to differences between developed and developing countries.…” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing WTO.

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

Demand-wise check

  1. 1For the prompt cue ‘The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But the Doha rou’, directly answer: The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization≈45 words
  2. 2For the prompt cue ‘The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But the Doha rou’, directly answer: But the Doha round of negotiations seems doomed due to differences between developed and developing countries≈45 words
  3. 3For the prompt cue ‘The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But the Doha rou’, directly answer: Discuss in the Indian perspective≈45 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Define/contextualise WTOExplain mechanism/chronologyQuestion-specific evidence/examplesImplicationsConcise conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • For the prompt cue ‘The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But th’, avoid a generic note on WTO; answer the actual wording/directive and the WTO proposition
  • For the prompt cue ‘The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But th’, do not add examples around WTO unless they prove, qualify or rebut the proposition asked

Value addition

  • Two-column comparison table with a final judgement row
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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