Question Q.8GS1GS1
The disproportionate preference for government jobs in certain Indian states is not merely a matter of personal aspiration. Analyze. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Disproportionate preference for government jobs is visible among youth due to various reasons.
13 words
Main Body
Reasons for disproportionate preference of govt jobs:
1Job security, fixed pension and economic stability given by government jobs.
/s private jobs: hire and fire culture
2States like Bihar: Low private investments => leads to high levels of unemployment among youth.
3Status symbol / historical legacy: Power wielding and servants. Power wellding and servants.
4Parental pressure.
5Low industrialised regions: ex. Jharkhand, North East, Ladakh: Unfavourable climate for private investments in case there are govt jobs whereas for other states may be forced due to inadequate private sector jobs
6As a matter of personal aspiration.
99 words7 paragraphs
- Good enumeration of reasons with specific examples
- Regional specificity (Bihar, Jharkhand, North East, Ladakh)
- Distinguishes between structural and personal factors
- Clear comparison between public and private sector benefits
- Addresses socio-cultural dimensions (status symbol, historical legacy)
Topper
Ritu Goyal
AIR 223
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues
Employment and regional disparities
Writing Stats
112
Total words
7
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone