Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. The use of natural products for the treatment of human ailments has been prevalent in societies all over the world for ages. Comment in the light of development of AYUSH system in India. (250 words).
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: New Indian Express
Why the question:
World Health Organisation chief Tredos Adhanom Ghebreyesus has a Gujarati name: ‘Tulsibhai,’ given to him by none other than PM Narendra Modi at The Global AYUSH Investment and Innovation Summit in Gandhinagar.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the origins and the development of traditional systems of medicines in India.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by briefly mentioning about the extent of AYUSH medicines in India.
Body:
First, write about the origins of traditional medicine system over the ancient and medieval times. It growth and development over the years.
Next, write about the contemporary relevance of these systems and the need to promote them. Steps taken in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the overall economic importance of AYUSH.
