Topic: Social empowerment,
2. What is the impact of high rate of illiteracy on Indian society? Analyse the potential of technology to bridge gaps in literacy and improve learning outcomes. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday urged all stakeholders, including the private sector, to supplement the government’s efforts in the field of adult education and skills training. Stressing the need to make every adult literate, he called for focus on digital and financial literacy among the people.
Key Demand of the question:
To Discuss in detail socio-religious observations made by Fa-hien.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing that India has the largest number of illiterates in the world.
Body:
First, write in detail about various social impacts of illiteracy – poverty, rise in crimes, fundamentalism, wastage of demographic dividend etc.
Next, write about how technology can act as bridge for improving learning outcomes. Cite examples to substantiate. Mention various government measures to promote literacy.
Next, write limitations of technology – access, digital divide, infrastructure etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
