Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
4. Balancing between food security and ensuring better returns to farmers through exports is a delicate act. Do you think that the recent ban on export of wheat by the government is a right decision? Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
India’s sudden decision to ban wheat exports with immediate effect citing food security may prove costly for its farmers. Many of them have held back their crop in the hopes of getting higher prices in the coming weeks.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the implications of ban on wheat exports by the government.
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 giving context.
Body:
In the first part, bring out the factors as to why the ban was announced.
Next, write about the implications of the ban – on food security, on farmers, wheat prices, exports, procurement etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion on the wheat export ban by India.
