QUESTION 19
GS3
15 marks
Separatist movements have been one of the major factors contributing to militancy and instability in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). Bring out actions taken by the Government to bring J&K into national mainstream. Discuss pre and post abrogation status of Articles 370 and 35A. Also bring out positive impacts of abrogation of both these Articles in mainstreaming the state.
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Answer three distinct tasks: mainstreaming measures, pre/post constitutional status, and evidence-based positive impacts of abrogation.
Bring out · DiscussAnswer exactly what the question asks.
Demand-wise check
- 1Classify government mainstreaming actions: security, political, development, connectivity, governance and outreach≈65 words
- 2Explain pre-abrogation operation of Articles 370/35A and post-2019 legal-administrative position≈65 words
- 3Discuss positive impacts requested by the question while separating objectives/claims from measured outcomes≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
ContextMainstreaming actionsPre/post constitutional tablePositive-impact assessmentRemaining challenges
Where marks usually go
- Conflating Article 370 and 35A
- Listing post-abrogation initiatives as 'impacts' without outcome evidence
Value addition
- Pre-2019 vs post-2019 comparison table
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Verified value additions
These are verified official-source additions selected for this exact PYQ. Use only the point that strengthens your argument.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 11 minutes, then get it checked.