Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
1. The Partition of India was not the result of a single cause or the actions of one individual or organization but rather a confluence of multiple factors. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To critically comment on as to why Partition happened and responsibility of various individuals and organisations for it.
Directive word:
Analyse – 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.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the divisive politics played by the British leading to communal tensions in the Indian society.
Body:
Discuss various factors that led to the Partition of India such as rising religious tensions, socio-economic differences between the Hindus and Muslims, role of British, Muslim League and Congress and important personalities involved and their political strategies.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that Partition was neither a result of a planned agenda nor by chance. It was cumulative outcome of various factors at play.
