Topic: India and its neighbourhood – International relations
4. While India and Bangladesh have deepened their ties over the years, the countries have failed to resolve long-standing issues. Comment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Bangladesh PM visit to India.
Key Demand of the question:
Issue plaguing Indo-Bangladesh relation.
Directive:
Comment – When you are asked to comment, you have to pick main points and give your ‘opinion’ on them based on evidences or arguments stemming from your wide reading. Your opinion may be for or against, but you must back your argument with evidences.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context of the Question.
Body:
First, give a brief snapshot of India- Bangladesh relation. How it has progressed over the years. Use diagram to show it.
Next, write about the issues still holding the relationship. Cite examples to support your points.
Next, suggest how those issues can be addressed.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a futuristic view of the relationship.
