Question Q.7GS1GS1
At the time of her independence, India was beset with multiple challenges. Enumerating those challenges, analyze how far India has been able to address them.
Main Body
India at 1947 had faced a 200 year despotic colonial rule and away facing challenges socially, economically, politically and technologically.
Inter with the aid of democratic governance has addressed many challenge while still-some remain.
Challenge at IndependenceCurrent situation
Social challenges:
India's literacy rate was 14% due to lack of focus on education → Literacy at 73% due to National Literacy Programme and educational rights
Poverty greater than 70% in absolute terms → Multi-dimensional poverty is at 16% (UNDP)
Caste-based society with issues of untouchability → Major reduction in casteism due to education and empowerment
Absence of women in social spheres → 34% women reservation in legislature and 27% Labour force participation
Economic challenges:
Industrialised infrastructure, lack and economy in deficit → New 5th largest economy (2nd in purchasing power parity)
Unemployment and 50% dependence on agriculture → Unemployment at 4-6% and new tertiary and manufacturing sector dominate
Political challenges:
A feudal polity with a politically illiterate population → Largest democracy in the world with electoral participation every say → fundamental sights guaranteed
However, there are still many challenges which need to be addressed like:
Stemming of caste (caste-based inequalities)
High inequality (with Gini index 47% wealth)
Crimes against women and a patriarchal society
India at 2047 must strive for overcoming these challenges via focusing on inclusive growth and in democratic institutions.
233 words7 paragraphs10 bullet points
- Systematic comparison of challenges before and after independence
- Specific statistical data provided
- Addresses multiple dimensions of challenges
- Addresses economic transformation
- Mentions contemporary challenges
- Discusses democratic development
- Includes specific metrics like Gini index
Topper
ABHIJIT ASOK
AIR 2342025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
India Post-Independence Challenges
Challenges at Independence and Progress
Social, Economic, and Political Challenges
Writing Stats
233
Total words
7
Paragraphs
10
Bullets
Evaluative and forward-looking
Tone