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QUESTION PYQ 20
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15 marks

Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.

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11 min
250 words

What the examiner wants

For Cultural Diversity & Marginality, the core task is to critically analyse the exact proposition ‘analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.’. Organise the answer around its qualifier and evidence burden, not around a generic syllabus note.

Critically analyseAnswer exactly what the question asks.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities≈65 words
  2. 2For Cultural Diversity & Marginality, differentiate effects across relevant groups/institutions and keep the Indian social context visible throughout≈65 words
  3. 3Use at least two question-relevant examples/evidence points to support the final judgment on Cultural Diversity & Marginality, proportionate to a 250-word answer≈65 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Define the social processDriversDifferentiated impact across groupsIndian evidenceTension/counter-trendJudgment on Cultural Diversity & Marginality

Where marks usually go

  • Turning this into a broad note on Cultural Diversity & Marginality instead of answering the question’s critical balance: ‘analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and…’
  • Giving only one side on Cultural Diversity & Marginality; the directive requires a limitation, counter-view or implementation test before the final judgment

Value addition

  • Cultural Diversity & Marginality: exact-demand matrix mapping each limb to one evidence point and one inference
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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