Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
6. The values envisaged by the builders of independent India need to be imbibed for sustained progress. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The successes and failures of the earlier generations in post-independent India have provided the nation with the pathways to address the challenges of the future.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the values envisaged by the founding fathers of India and the need to preserve them.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by mentioning the major values envisaged by the founding father of India.
Body:
First, write about the rationale behind such values and how they continue to be relevant in the present times. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the impact they could create on the present times and help use address challenges of today.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
