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Q) The population explosion would irreversibly impact India’s environment and natural resource base and limit the next generation’s entitlement and progress and it requires a long-term policy. Discuss.

Why this question?

The Uttar Pradesh government has recently released a new population policy.

Key demand of the Question 

Explain and account for the problems due to population explosion in India and the need for a long-term population policy in India.

Directive

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.

Introduction 

Start by giving a context of the question.

Body

In the first part, explain the consequences of population explosion in India.

In the next part, discuss the need for a long-term population policy in the country.

Conclusion

Conclude with a way forward.

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Q) “Revival of the traditional Indian systems of medicine along with strengthening the modern medicine system will help in making the healthcare system more accessible and affordable.” Discuss.

Why this Question?

Issue of current importance.

Key demand of the Question 

To explain the importance of revival of traditional medicine in India.

Directive

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.

Introduction 

Start by giving a brief about traditional medicine in India.

Body 

In the first part, write about how the revival of traditional medicine in India is important in India.

In the next part, discuss the steps that should be taken by the government in this regard.

Conclusion 

Conclude with a way forward.

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Q) The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tilted the balance in favour of the State violating the fundamental freedoms of citizens. Critically analyse.

Why this Question?

Issue of current importance.

Key demand of the Question 

Discuss in what way Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tilted the balance in favour of the State violating the fundamental freedoms of citizens.

Directive

Critically analyse – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.

Introduction 

Start with a brief background of UAPA.

Body 

In the first part, discuss the origin of UAPA, recent amendments and the concerns thereof.

In the next part, explain with suitable examples how it has tilted the balance in favour of the State, thus violating the fundamental freedoms of citizens.

Conclusion

Conclude with a way forward.

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