Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
5. Do you think there is need for legal frameworks, particularly designed for the protection sacred groves in India? Comment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Sacred groves are integral to the cultural practices of many indigenous communities in India.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need of legal frameworks for sacred groves in India.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with a defining a scared grove.
Body:
Firstly, in brief, explain the importance of scared groves.
Next, write about the various challenges facing sacred groves in the country – threats of deforestation, urbanization, and development projects etc.
Next, write about the feasibility of granting a legal framework for sacred groves – write about the advantages and limitations of the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion.
