QUESTION 18
GS1
15 marks
Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation? Elaborate with examples.
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation? Elaborate with examples.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Cultural Diversity (Pockets).
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation?≈95 words
- 2Elaborate with examples≈95 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
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 Cultural Diversity (Pockets) without directly resolving: “Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation?”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Elaborate with examples.”
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.
Official source anchors
These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 11 minutes, then get it checked.