Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
4. Do the recent election results in Pakistan offer a way forward for the normalisation of bilateral relations between India and Pakistan? Critically analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Election turmoil leaves Pakistan with a weak and unpopular coalition.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about present state of relations between India and Pakistan and impact of recent elections on the bilateral relations.
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.
Body:
First, write about the tumultuous relations between the both countries and stoppage of bilateral talks due to Pakistan’s support to terrorists.
Next, write about the recent elections in Pakistan and how it could potentially impact bilateral relations between both countries.
Next, write about the steps that India must take in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced opinion on the issue.
