Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
1. Ambedkar was not only a messiah of the downtrodden but also as one of the greatest Indians of the modern age. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
B.R. Ambedkar is rarely imitated and his techniques of fighting stronger foes are almost never used by Indians.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the political, social and intellectual contributions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
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:
Begin by writing a few introductory lines regarding Dr B.R Ambedkar.
Body:
Discuss 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.
Highlight his efforts towards championing the causes of downtrodden and the vulnerable.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising and his present-day legacy.
