Topic : Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
5. “Industrialization cannot happen without agricultural self-sufficiency”. Examine the case of Japan in light of above statement. (250 words)
Reference: https://eh.net
Why the question:
The article explains the case of Japan and in what way agriculture self-sufficiency can become a key driver to Industrialisation.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the statement – Industrialization cannot happen without agricultural self-sufficiency and present the case of Japan.
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Set the context of the question briefly.
Body:
Industrialization in Japan started after Meiji Restoration in 1868. The rule of shoguns ended and a new set of advisers began ruling in the name of the emperor.
Discuss the history of how Japan achieved agricultural supremacy and that in turn led to Industrialisation.
One can as well explain the case of India as to where we stand in the current scenario.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance of agriculture self-sufficiency to Industrialisation.
