Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
2. Despite various measures aimed at addressing the issue of solid waste management, it continues to be a major issue in urban areas. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
This monsoon, several parts of India have found themselves literally swimming in filth and sewage. Gutters have choked with garbage, plastics being the primary culprit. Single-use plastic carry-bags have been singled out for particular attention and regular meetings have been held to educate – as well as admonish — people about their use.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need for Solid waste management and successes and limitations of the various measures aimed towards i.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining solid waste management.
Body:
First, write about the need for solid waste management in the country.
Next, write about the various issues in the solid waste management – funds crunch, low sectoral development & lack of know-how.
Next, write about the various measures to tackle it – Solid waste management rules, Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0 etc. Write their and successes and limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
