Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
1. The Indus Water Treaty has been considered as one of the most successful water-sharing agreements in the world. But has the treaty limited the usage of water resources in Jammu and Kashmir? Critically analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
The demand for water resources has increased over the past decades due to dwindling water supplies, rising population, urbanisation and inadequate water management in developing countries. Increased demand and scarcity of this vital resource have sparked a desire to control water resources, creating a breeding ground for conflict.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the significance and shortcomings of Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan.
Directive word:
Critically analyze – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context about the Indus Water Treaty.
Body:
First, write about the major provisions of the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan.
Next, write about the successes of Indus Water Treaty in ensuring peaceful coexistence despite troubled relations between the both countries and its significance.
Next, write about the various issues in the Indus Water Treaty which have affected both the parties and possible solutions to it. Write how the treaty has limited the development of Jammu and Kashmir.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
