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QUESTION 6(b)
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10 marks

Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations. Elucidate.

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What the examiner wants

Elucidate: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations. Elucidate.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Pillars of International Relations.

ElucidateExplain the statement clearly and bring out its meaning with examples.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations≈55 words
  2. 2Support the Elucidate with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Interpret the concept/quotationExplain the ethical reasoningUse contrasting examplesConnect to public-service conductBalanced conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Pillars of International Relations without directly resolving: “Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations.”
  • Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Elucidate judgement required by the question

Value addition

  • Value–stakeholder–action triangle or ethics matrix
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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