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QUESTION 14
GS1
15 marks

The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.

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11 min
250 words

What the examiner wants

Critically examine: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Interlinking of Rivers.

Critically examineWeigh the strengths and the weaknesses, then give a balanced verdict.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation≈95 words
  2. 2Critically examine≈95 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Define/processCausal mechanismSpatial pattern and examplesImpacts/implicationsAnswer-specific conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Interlinking of Rivers without directly resolving: “The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Critically examine.”

Value addition

  • Small labelled map/flow diagram showing the spatial relationship central to the question
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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