Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
2. Analyse the nuances of sovereign control of the State over the temples. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article presents understanding the demand for relieving government control of temples.
Key Demand of the question:
One is expected to analyse the nuances of sovereign control of the State over the temples.
Directive:
Analyze – 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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with brief context of the question.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
Arguments to justify sovereign control of the State over the temples – Historical and cultural dimension, Secular distinction, Constitutional provisions of religious liberty; Article 25(2)(a), Article 25(2)(b).
Then present your arguments in support of relieving government control of temples – Gross misconduct in temple administration, State control is limited to secular activities, Demand for the right of representation in affairs of management of temples etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way ahead.
