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QUESTION 9
GS3
10 marks

The banning of ‘Jamaat-e-Islami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize influence of OGWs.

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What the examiner wants

Examine · Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “The banning of ‘Jamaat-e-Islami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas. Discuss me…” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on over-ground workers (OGWs).

Examine · DiscussAnswer exactly what the question asks.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1The banning of ‘Jamaat-e-Islami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations≈35 words
  2. 2Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas≈35 words
  3. 3Discuss measures to neutralize influence of OGWs≈35 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Define the threat/contextCauses and operating mechanismIndia-specific impacts/vulnerabilitiesExisting responseGaps and calibrated countermeasures

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about over-ground workers (OGWs) without directly resolving: “The banning of ‘Jamaat-e-Islami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas.”

Value addition

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