General Studies 2023 GS Paper II 10 marks 150 words Compulsory Suggest

Q6

The crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this inadequacy. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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मानव संसाधन विकास पर पर्याप्त ध्यान नहीं दिया जाना भारत की विकास प्रक्रिया का एक कठोर पक्ष रहा है। ऐसे उपाय सुझाइए जो इस अपर्याप्तता को दूर कर सकें। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर) 10

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Directive word: Suggest

This question asks you to suggest. The directive word signals the depth of analysis expected, the structure of your answer, and the weight of evidence you must bring.

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How this answer will be evaluated

Approach

The directive 'suggest' requires proposing concrete, actionable measures to address HRD inadequacy, not merely describing problems. Structure: brief context on HRD gaps (education, health, skills) → 4-5 specific measures across sectors → forward-looking conclusion linking HRD to demographic dividend.

Key points expected

Recognition of HRD as multi-dimensional (education, health, skills, employment) rather than narrow skill development
Specific measures: National Education Policy 2020 implementation, expanding vocational training under Skill India, strengthening public health infrastructure
Institutional reforms: autonomous accreditation bodies, industry-academia partnerships, decentralized district skill committees
Targeted focus: bridging rural-urban divide, gender parity in workforce participation, informal sector upskilling
Convergence approach: integrating HRD with economic planning (Five Year Plans successor), outcome-based budgeting

Evaluation rubric

Dimension	Weight	Max marks	Excellent	Average	Poor
Demand-directive understanding	20%	2	Answer recognizes 'suggest' demands prescriptive, implementable solutions across education, health and skill sectors; explicitly acknowledges why past HRD efforts failed (fragmented approach, input-oriented)	Answer lists some measures but mixes problem description with solutions; treats HRD narrowly as only skill development or only education	Answer describes HRD problems extensively without suggesting measures; or confuses 'suggest' with 'discuss' and provides no actionable recommendations
Content depth & accuracy	20%	2	Covers three HRD pillars (education, health, skills) with specific schemes; mentions constitutional provisions (Article 21A, 41-43A) or recent policy shifts; measures are institutionally grounded	Covers two pillars adequately; mentions generic schemes without specificity; some measures are vague ('improve quality') rather than concrete	Superficial coverage limited to one pillar; factually incorrect scheme names; measures are unrealistic or already failed (e.g., repeating old schemes without modification)
Structure & flow	20%	2	Compact 150-word structure with clear sector-wise or thematic grouping; smooth transition from diagnosis to prescription; each measure follows 'what-how-who' logic	Basic introduction-body-conclusion but measures appear as bullet list without integration; some repetition across points; word limit slightly exceeded or underutilized	Disorganized listing without thematic coherence; no introduction or abrupt ending; exceeds word limit significantly or answer incomplete
Examples / case-law / data	20%	2	Cites specific schemes (PMKVY 3.0, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, NIPUN Bharat); references ASER/PLFS data on skill gaps; mentions state-level best practices (Kerala's Kudumbashree, Tamil Nadu's skill universities)	Mentions generic scheme names without versions; no data or quantitative context; examples are common knowledge without specificity	No examples or incorrect scheme references; uses international examples when Indian context demanded; examples irrelevant to HRD (e.g., infrastructure schemes)
Conclusion & analytical edge	20%	2	Links HRD measures to India's demographic dividend window (next 25 years); suggests monitoring through SDG indicators or social progress index; hints at political economy challenges (states' role, private sector participation)	Generic conclusion on 'HRD is important for development'; no forward-looking element; restates measures already mentioned	No conclusion or abrupt ending; conclusion contradicts body (e.g., suggesting more government control after recommending privatization); purely aspirational without analytical grounding

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