QUESTION 8
GS1
10 marks
Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.
WRITE IN
7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Relevance of Caste Today.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society?≈55 words
- 2Elaborate your answer with illustrations≈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 Relevance of Caste Today without directly resolving: “Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society?”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Elaborate your answer with illustrations.”
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 7 minutes, then get it checked.