Mains Answer Writing

Q.) “India has committed to eliminating malnutrition by 2022. However, due to a variety of factors, this plan appears to be unrealistic.” Comment. (10mark) (150 words)

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India has pledged to make the country malnutrition free by 2022. The National Nutrition Mission, National Nutrition Strategy, Mid-Day Meal Scheme, ICDS, PDS, NFSA, RKVY, Aspirational District Programme, Eat Right Movement, etc., have all been launched to achieve this goal. While these programmes have improved nutritional status, several national and international studies show that India … Read more

Q.) Despite many laws and the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Dalits face a variety of challenges. Discuss the need for the NCSC to be strengthened in order to address the challenges that Dalits face in India. (15 mark) (250 words)

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The NCSC is a constitutional body formed under Article 338. Its mandate includes monitoring the application of laws against atrocities faced by Dalits, fast and effective resolution of staff concerns, and literacy and educational advancement of Dalits.  However, to effectively carry out its purpose, the NCSC requires strengthening because of following reasons: According to NCRB … Read more

Q.) Enumerate steps taken to prevent and combat -human trafficking. Also, explain why trafficking in person is still not eradicated in India. (10mark) (150 words)

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Human trafficking is the trade of humans for forced labour, prostitution, or domestic employment. Human trafficking is caused by violence, child marriages, and fraudulent promises of marriage or work. Trafficking increased 14.3% during the previous year (NCRB). The top five states for child trafficking are West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka. Steps taken … Read more

Q.6) Despite various constitutional and legal measures being adopted to eradicate bonded labour, reports indicate that there is a consistent failure in the implementation of such laws and a tendency to minimise the significance of the problem. In this context, discuss various challenges that need to be addressed to eradicate this menace. (15 mark) (250 words)

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ILO’s Forced Labour Convention, 1930, says that “forced or bonded labour” includes “all work or service that is forced or bonded on any person under the threat of a penalty and for which the person has not agreed to do.  Even though there are many constitutional and legal measures in place, like the (Bonded Labour … Read more

Q.) Describe the challenges that domestic servants confront in their professions. In addition, examine the reasons that contribute to these challenges and suggest solutions to overcome these difficulties. (10mark) (150 words)

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Domestic workers are in high demand because of rapid urbanisation, migration, and changes in the way people live in their homes. Government data from 2019 (based on the NSSO 68th round of 2011–12) says that there are 3.9 million domestic workers in India, which is a lot. This group of workers has its own set … Read more

Q.) Despite their successes, Self Help Group’s continue to fall short of realising their potential and efficiency. Discuss the main causes behind this and suggest a strategy to make the SHG movement successful in India. (15mark) (250 words)

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Since they started in the 1980s and 90s, SHGs have made a big difference in making sure everyone has access to financial resources in India. There are more than 85.77 million Self Help Groups in India, according to NABARD. These groups help more than 10 million people in rural areas. There was a big help … Read more

Q.) The practice of manual scavenging continues in India despite the ongoing welfare schemes and policies. Examine the reasons behind it and suggest solutions for the same. (15 mark) (250 words)

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The removal of human waste from public streets and dry latrines, as well as cleaning septic tanks, gutters, and sewers, is classified as manual scavenging. This practice is driven by caste, class and income divides. Despite strict legal measures, manual scavenging continues unchecked in India. Welfare Schemes and Policies to eradicate manual scavenging  The Prohibition … Read more

Q.) “Education is just one area that has highlighted the digital divide between India’s rural and urban areas during the Covid-19 pandemic. The trend is evident everywhere.” Comment. Also, examine the various reasons behind this wide digital divide. (10mark) (150 words)

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The digital divide between India’s rural and urban areas is evident everywhere — telemedicine, banking, e-commerce, e-governance, all of which became accessible only via the internet. Services such as online classrooms, financial transactions and e-governance require access to the internet as well as the ability to operate internet-enabled devices like phones, tablets and computers. However, … Read more