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QUESTION 9
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10 marks

‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons.

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What the examiner wants

Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Persistence of Poverty.

ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons≈55 words
  2. 2Support the Explain 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

Define/contextAddress each explicit social dimension in sequenceUse India-specific examples/evidenceCounterpoint/limitationsBalanced conclusion or way forward

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Persistence of Poverty without directly resolving: “‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.’ Explain by giving reasons.”
  • Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Explain judgement required by the question

Value addition

  • 3–4 node flowchart or dimension wheel keyed to the question’s main components
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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