Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
1. Dr B.R Ambedkar’s thought on promoting democratic unity across linguistically and culturally diverse political units, as well as on pursuing domestic rights protections through institutions, offers valuable insights for the present-day governance. Comment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
Violence in Andhra Pradesh over a renamed district has shown how India’s relationship with Ambedkar remains both fraught and fertile. Our embrace of his ideals must not falter
Key Demand of the question:
To write contributions of Dr B.R Ambedkar’s in promoting democratic unity as well protection of domestic rights.
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:
Begin by writing a few introductory lines regarding Dr B.R Ambedkar
Body:
First, write about his his role and contributions; His role as a social reformer, chairman of the draft committee of the Indian Constitution, and first law minister of the country is well-known. He was an educationist, economist, jurist, politician, journalist, sociologist and social reformer and worked in the fields of culture, religion and spirituality.
Next, write about his measures in promoting democratic unity and as champion of domestic rights. Mention about key learnings from his teaching in the present day.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
