πŸ’₯UPSC 2026, 2027 UAP Mentorship - June Batch Starts

Q.1 Despite being mineral-rich, the Eastern states of India have failed to register expected growth and social indices. Examine the causes for this failure and suggest remedial measures. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments-

  • Introduce by mentioning about the mineral wealth of Eastern India.
  • Mention the reasons for poor socio-economic growth of the region.
  • Suggest measures to improve the condition.

Comments

6 responses to “Q.1 Despite being mineral-rich, the Eastern states of India have failed to register expected growth and social indices. Examine the causes for this failure and suggest remedial measures. (10 Marks)”

  1. project _osiris Avatar
    project _osiris

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    1. Staff @CD Avatar
      Staff @CD

      Hello

      Introduction is fine. After that, mention some examples of various mineral resources found in eastern India.
      Reasons mentioned are fine, some points can be added such as impact of Naxalism, uneven topography, high TFR in some states.. Small and marginal land holdings.
      Other points are fine.
      Remedial measures are fine, try to incorporate some of the recent government initiatives for development of eastern region to make the answer more comprehensive.
      Keep practicing. πŸ™‚

  2. k.s.nandhini Avatar
    k.s.nandhini

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      Staff @CD

      Nandhini

      Good attempt. Introduction is fine, examples mentioned are also good.
      Causes are also good, mention some social causes too
      Although points related to tribal underdevelopment are good, don’t make the answer only about it.. Especially sparse population can be avoided as some eastern states are densely populated, you can mention high TFR.. Lower literacy, Lack of education and health services etc
      Other points are good.
      Remedial measures are good, try to incorporate some recent government schemes.
      Conclusion is fine.
      Keep writing. πŸ™‚

      4.5/10

  3. muskan garg Avatar
    muskan garg

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      Staff @CD

      Muskan

      Question is about total eastern region, not just North-Eastern. Include reasons for underdevelopment of states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha etc
      First, to substantiate the first statement mention examples of various mineral reserves found in these states. Then move on to the reasons.
      Reasons mentioned are fine, include socio-economic factors too.. For example high TFR in some of the eastern states, poor literacy,education and health services, lack of infra, low skill development, small and marginal land holdings, issue of Naxalism etc
      Way forward is fine, try to incorporate some of the recent government initiatives also.
      Conclusion can be improved.
      Keep practicing. πŸ™‚

      2.5/10