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Q.2) ‘As Nepal passes through another political turmoil, India needs to engage Nepal without intervening.’ In light of this, examine the factors that India should consider in dealing with Nepal. (10 Marks)

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  • In the intro, mention the recent dissolution of parliament in Nepal and the challenge it faces in the Supreme Court.
  • In the body, mention the factors that India needs to consider while dealing with the situation such as India’s support for democracy in Nepal instead of monarchy, India need to engage all the sections of political spectrum in Nepal, continuing the engagement with Madhesi population, appreciation of people to people link.
  • Conclude by mentioning the need to avoid hands off policy towards Nepal which might create space for external players like China.

 

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73 responses to “Q.2) ‘As Nepal passes through another political turmoil, India needs to engage Nepal without intervening.’ In light of this, examine the factors that India should consider in dealing with Nepal. (10 Marks)”

  1. subhashree mallick Avatar
    subhashree mallick

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    1. Sivateja Sunkara Avatar
      Sivateja Sunkara

      hey can u help me to find out complete schedule please

    2. subhashree mallick Avatar
      subhashree mallick

      i dont have the schedule but yesh sir will provide us q for gs papers everyday

    3. Sivateja Sunkara Avatar
      Sivateja Sunkara

      how to upload answers im not finding any link

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      hey in the comment section provided above click there and attach ur copy converting it to png format and adjust the resolution under5mb and upload it giving ur payment id

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Aditya,
      It seems you fail to understand the demand of the question.
      Rather than reproducing article, You have to focus more on the aspect “Factors India Needs to keep in Mind” while dealing with Nepal.
      Like Promotion of Democratic values
      Close cultural ties with Nepal,
      Human rights of minority groups like Madhesis,
      Internal Security issue ( Open Borders and allegedly Nepal being used as conduit of Fake Currency to India, terror funding etc),
      Resisting Big-brotherly attitude as perceived by Nepalis,
      The China Factor etc

      in conclusion you can point out the importance of Nepal to India as both share “Roti-Beti ka Rishta”.

      Also try to write in smaller paragraphs, Use Headings-subheadings for better visibility.

      With time we’ll i prove together keep writing 🙂

  4. subhashree mallick Avatar
    subhashree mallick

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Subhashree,
      Your you have written good introduction and conclusion.

      Presentation and structure of the answer is also fine.
      But you have undue importance to the issues causing turmoil you could have written it in introduction or in one-two line as passing reference as it’s not the core demand of the question.

      It’s good that you have suggested step India should take but before writing that you should talk about the factors India needs to keep in mind which is the core demand of the ques like:
      Like Promotion of Democratic values
      Close cultural ties with Nepal,
      Human rights of minority groups like Madhesis,
      Internal Security issue ( Open Borders and allegedly Nepal being used as conduit of Fake Currency to India, terror funding etc),
      Resisting Big-brotherly attitude as perceived by Nepalis,
      The China Factor etc

      Try to address all the possible part of the question. Keep writing 🙂

  5. Vivek H Avatar
    Vivek H

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Vivek,
      You have written a good answer.
      Introduction and conclusion are fine.
      you have covered almost all the aspects just add few more like The china factor (in body itself rather in conclusion), Internal Security issues etc
      Structure of the answer can be improved upon. Underline at least your headings it will improve visibility, always try suggest some way forward where ever possible especially in paper 2 and 3.

      keep writing 🙂

  6. Vishnu Agrawal Avatar
    Vishnu Agrawal

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Vishnu,
      UPSC provides 2 pages for a 10 marks question so pls write answer in two pages it’ll help you in space management in Mains
      Also question doesn’t ask you to summarize the tagged article.
      Pls read question multiple times and Try to understand the question.
      Here core demand of the question is to point out factors that India needs to keep in mind while dealing with Nepal, like
      Promotion of Democratic values
      Close cultural ties with Nepal,
      Human rights of minority groups like Madhesis,
      Internal Security issue ( Open Borders and allegedly Nepal being used as conduit of Fake Currency to India, terror funding etc),
      Resisting Big-brotherly attitude as perceived by Nepalis,
      The China Factor etc

      I really appreciate your efforts to write answers, it’s the first big step in improvement.
      Keep writing, I’m sure you’ll improve:)

  7. Rahul Kumar Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Rahul,
      Your introduction is too long, try to write short intro.
      You understood the demand of the question but here you can add more factors like Internal security issues, Mention China factor in main body than conclusion.
      Also try to suggest way forward where ever you can specially in paper 2 and 3.

      you need to work upon structuring of the answer, maintain proper space between various parts and subparts, underline atleast main headings. It will make your answer neat.

      Read others’ answers as well, keep writing 🙂

  8. Santosh kharat Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Santosh,
      You introduction is fine and conclusion is good.
      In body part you have written history of India-Nepal ties which is not needed in the question. you can talk about it introduction itself. Also you can use points written here in main portion of the answers BRI in China factor. Kalapani dispute in border management.

      you can club paras like people to people contact with soft power diplomacy and mention factors like china, internal security challenge, perceived Big-brotherly attitude of India by Nepalis etc.

      also try to suggest way forward separately if possible.

      Read others’ answers as well, keep writing 🙂

  9. Sivateja Sunkara Avatar
    Sivateja Sunkara

    im not finding the link to attach my answers please help

    1. Devashish Jhawar Avatar
      Devashish Jhawar

      Refresh the page & check.

  10. Sivateja Sunkara Avatar
    Sivateja Sunkara

    i didnt find the link tp upload please provide some help

    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Sorry for the delayed response, pls try to use different browser you are currently using. Attach Icon must be located at the bottom right corner below the comment box.
      still problem persists do let me know.

  11. Naresh Venkat Saragadam Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Naresh
      you summarize the whole issue in intro, which is a good way of writing introduction. your conclusion is also fine.
      Overall structure is also fine but can be improved upon.
      Rather than writing second para you should come directly to the core portion of the answer, write points like China factor there.
      also avoid writing points like “use of madhesi population” as it’ll prove Nepal’s allegation of India using Madhesis for its political gains, so frame your arguments better.
      add more points in the core part of the question.
      try to suggest some way forward especially in questions like this.

      Pls Read others, answers as well and Keep writing 🙂

  12. Sakshi Jain Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Sakshi,
      You have written a very long introduction, try to write a short intro.
      In body you have given many factors to keep in mind but they are king of intermixed with suggestions that you can write in way forward ( Try to write way forward where ever you can especially in paper 2 and 3).
      Factors you have written in point 1, 2 and 6 can be clubbed under heads like People to People relations.
      Add more factors like internal Security issue ( Open Borders and allegedly Nepal being used as conduit of Fake Currency to India, terror funding etc),
      Resisting Big-brotherly attitude as perceived by Nepalis,
      The China Factor etc

      Read others’ answers as well and Keep writing 🙂

  13. SUMITA DOWERAH Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Sumita,
      You have written a way too long introduction also mentioned timelines of the events in Nepal, which is not necessary. In Intro briefly write about turmoil in Nepal and apprehensions of India about them.
      Also try to write in smaller paragraphs, Use Headings-subheadings for better visibility.

      Focus more on the core aspect “Factors India Needs to keep in Mind” while dealing with Nepal.
      Write more diverse factors like Close cultural ties with Nepal, Internal Security issue ( Open Borders and allegedly Nepal being used as conduit of Fake Currency to India, terror funding etc),
      Resisting Big-brotherly attitude as perceived by Nepalis,
      The China Factor etc

      Your conclusion is fine.

      Read others’ answers as well and Keep writing. With time we’ll improve together.

    2. SUMITA DOWERAH Avatar
      SUMITA DOWERAH

      Thank you Sir, for your remarks. Will strive to work on them

  14. Arpit Singh Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Arpit,
      Your presentation and structure of the answer is good but it fails to justify the demand of the question overall.
      Introduction is very long, you can club first two paragraphs together and write whole issue in brief in intro.
      Question demand you to identify ‘factors that India need to keep in mind’ while dealing with Nepal.
      so that should be your core part of the answer.
      Then You should write Opportunities and challenges which will add value to your answer.

      Its good that you have written the way forward but write it separately from conclusion also try to make more concrete suggestions.

      Read others’ answer as well, keep writing 🙂

  15. Utkarsha Yadav Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Utkarsha,
      You have very good factual knowledge about India-Nepal relations.
      but the timeline of relation is not core demand of the question. You can write it in introduction or as passing reference in one or 2 lines.
      Give more space to core demand of the question that is the factors that India needs to keep in mind while dealing with Nepal ike
      Promotion of Democratic values
      Close cultural ties with Nepal,
      Human rights of minority groups like Madhesis,
      Internal Security issue ( Open Borders and allegedly Nepal being used as conduit of Fake Currency to India, terror funding etc),
      Resisting Big-brotherly attitude as perceived by Nepalis,
      The China Factor etc

      than write approach or way forward that India needs to follow ( that you have written).

      Since you have enough knowledge on the issue focus more on analysis part.

      read Others’ answer and Keep Writing 🙂

  16. ankit raj Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Ankit,
      Your overall answer is good, however there are some issues.
      Introduction part is good, also you can mention that polity of Nepal has overall been unstable, not the first time.
      In the body part, you have started with ‘steps government should take’, instead start with ‘factors government should consider’. The tone gets advisory in the answer. You can do that in way forward, avoid in body. Also in the last point, in place of ‘voice of’ you can write engage with all sections and parties.
      You have written the conclusion, that is good, you can also insert the need to shed the big-brotherly image that India has got in Nepal somewhere in the last two lines.

      Also you can use sub-headings and underline the important points.

      Keep writing.

  17. Kartikey Singh Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Kartikey,

      President dissolved the parliament on advice of prime minister, avoid such silly mistakes in introduction. You can also mention about SC’s role in the introduction.

      In the body part, instead of mentioning hiccups mention why Nepal is important for India. In that way you can mention people-to-people ties, strategic location of Nepal and ensuring secure border instead of delving too much on the border dispute issue which is not very important in the context of this question.

      Your way forward part is good. Also,write a conclusion mentioning about India’s support for democratic processes and a peaceful neighborhood.

      Try being more focused towards writing what the question demands, rather than pre-determined set patterns. Keep writing.

  18. Gauri Shankar Meena Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Sorry for the delayed response,
      Attach Icon must be located at the bottom right corner below the comment box.
      if you can not see it pls try to use different browser then you are currently using.
      still problem persists do let me know

    2. Gauri Shankar Meena Avatar
      Gauri Shankar Meena

      Sir, still problem persists even after trying on another browser and device
      Please fix the prob asap

    3. Devashish Jhawar Avatar
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      @gourishankar refresh the page and check now

    4. Gauri Shankar Meena Avatar
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      Thank you sir
      Now visible

  19. Deepali Rajan Avatar
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    please rev
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    1. Gauri Shankar Meena Avatar
      Gauri Shankar Meena

      Hey, can you tell me how to upload..not able to find out link to upload

    2. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Deepali,
      In the introduction part avoid using ‘Loksabha’. That is the term for lower house in India, not Nepal. It is called Pratinidhi Sabha there. You can simply use lower house. Also instead of using ‘personal matter’ use ‘internal matter’.
      Instead of ‘should intervene’ in last line of 1st para, write ‘should engage’. The question specifically says India needs to engage without intervening.
      The points in the body part are good. You can add some more layers like border security issue.Also, Nepal has already granted citizenship to Madhesis. You can advocate for engagement with everyone without being biased towards anyone.

      Differentiate between intervention and engagement. India intervening directly is seen as a big-brother attitude in Nepal which Nepali people don’t like at all.
      Bring more nuance to the answer. Avoid being so blunt.

      You have written a conclusion, that is good.

      Keep writing, together we’ll improve.

  20. yash lahane Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Yash,

      Your knowledge about India-Nepal relations is good. In the introduction part, avoid writing PM’s decision, instead write ‘recommendation’. Also, complete the sentences.

      In the body part you can write about border security issues(open borders, Nepal being used as a conduit for fake currency,terror financing etc) to make the answer multi-layered.
      Mention ‘engagement with all political parties’ as a point in way forward. It is important in the context of this question.

      You have written some unique points like Buddhism, culture connect that is good.

      Conclusion is also okay, you can use some keyword like democratic processes, peaceful neighborhood, rules-based order etc to make it look more impressive.

      Keep writing.

  21. Rupesh Kumar Pandey Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Rupesh,

      Your answer overall is good, but you can consider some points such as-

      In introduction part, avoid writing ‘last couple years’, Nepal’s polity has been unstable for quite some time now.
      In body part, instead of explaining the points in detail, bring in more dimensions. You can add border security issue(open borders, Nepal being used as a conduit for fake currency, terror financing etc), cultural connection. Also you can avoid showing monarchy in bad light as monarchy in Nepal has not been always bad for India. Instead show democratic culture in good light.

      In the conclusion part, instead of writing ‘India must intervene’, you can write India must engage with all actors across the political spectrum as the question itself tries to differentiate between engagement and intervention.

      Try to underline and use sub-headings wherever possible. Use of diagram in this question is innovative.
      Read others’ answer and keep writing.

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    Pls review,

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Sushmita,

      Your writing skills are good, however you need to diversify your answer.
      In the introduction part avoid writing PM dissolved, instead you can write PM recommended the dissolution.
      In the body part, you need to write why India needs to engage with Nepal first. What you have written is more of a way forward in the current circumstances. In order to justify India’s need for engagement you can write about
      Cultural ties with Nepal
      Strategic location
      Internal security issue(open borders, Nepal being used as a conduit for illegal activities)
      Human rights for minority groups like Madhesis
      Changing perception of big-brotherly attitude etc

      Your conclusion is very good. Keep writing.

  23. Tanushree Choudhary Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Tanushree,

      You have written a very good introduction and conclusion.

      In the body part, try giving sub-headings when you write in paragraph format or at least underline to make the answer catchy.
      The body part you have written is also good, however you can diversify it a bit by writing India’s concerns about peaceful neighborhood, internal security(open border, Nepal being used as a conduit for fake currency and terror financing). To adjust you can make the points written in 4th paragraph about Nepal’s internal problems more crisp.

      Overall a good answer. Keep writing.

  24. Anupam Singh Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Anupam

      Your knowledge about India-Nepal relations is good but you have missed some core concerns of this question.
      Write about political turmoil in Nepal in the introduction part. You haven’t even mentioned it.
      In the body part, you have written the grounds on which India should engage, that is good but you need to write why India needs to engage in the first place. You can write points such as India’s concern for peaceful neighborhood, internal security concerns, geo strategic location of Nepal etc in this.

      Also suggest a way forward in the context of current political crisis such as need to engage with all actors across the political spectrum in Nepal, support democratic processes, rule of law etc

      Your conclusion is good. Just try to be a bit more relevant to the question rather than writing generic points.

      Read some others’ answers too and keep writing.

  25. Gauri Shankar Meena Avatar
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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Gauri Shankar,

      Your introduction is good. Next, instead of writing unsubstantiated allegations about India in 2-3 points you can make them into 1 point and add some points on why India should engage with Nepal.
      In those points you can write about importance of Nepal’s location for India, concern about internal security because of open and porous borders, concerns about human rights of minorities such as Madhesis etc

      In factors to be considered you need to mention China, especially on why a ‘hands-off’ approach will not be good for India.

      Your conclusion is okay but try keeping it more relevant to the question for e.g. instead of mentioning Motihari-Amlekhgunj pipeline, you can mention about the need to engage with all political actors to resolve the current crisis.

      Overall a good attempt. Keep writing.

  26. Vishal Nagle Avatar
    Vishal Nagle

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    Technical issues, please review it

    1. Vishal Nagle Avatar
      Vishal Nagle

      @Swatantra sir please review

    2. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Vishal,

      You can improve the introduction by writing about SC’s role. Also, avoid writing PM dissolved, instead write PM recommended the dissolution.

      Write some points on why India needs to engage with Nepal such as India’s concern for peaceful neighborhood, internal security concerns, geo strategic location of Nepal etc
      In 2nd point of factors to be considered, avoid using talkative. Also India wants a peaceful and democratic solution for all Nepali people and not just for those with Indian ethnicity. You can add a point about the need to tread cautiously as India is perceived as big-brother in Nepal

      You can write a way forward by putting point 4 of what you have written plus some other solutions like need to engage with all political actors across the spectrum, avoiding a hands-off approach etc.

      Conclusion is okay but no need to focus so much on sovereignty in the context of the question. You can end on a positive note.
      Overall a good attempt. Keep writing.

  27. Mradul sharma Avatar
    Mradul sharma

    @Swatantra sir, please consider my yesterday’s answer, as i couldn’t upload it because of the glitch.
    ref id- #0000422539

    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Mradul,

      Very good answer. Keep it up.

      Instead of framing it as ‘issues in India-Nepal relations’, you can frame it as why India needs to engage with Nepal.
      In factors you can mention promotion of democratic values, China factor to diversify the answer. Especially, China needs a mention because it is one of the important factors to be kept in mind while dealing with Nepal. India’s security concerns are related to it.

      Your knowledge regarding India-Nepal relations as well as presentation is good. Keep writing.

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Shikhar,

      You have written a good answer. Introduction is good.
      You can briefly mention about why India needs to engage with Nepal by writing about India’s concerns for a peaceful neighborhood, safe and secure borders (open borders, Nepal being used as a conduit for illegal activities), respect for democratic processes etc

      Factors which you have written are good, but try to bring out a difference between engagement and intervention as mentioned in the article above.
      A totally hands-off approach will be ceding the space to China which India can’t afford.You can make arguments like engagement with all political sections, support for democracy etc

      Overall a very good attempt. Keep writing.

  29. Deepanshu Singh Avatar
    Deepanshu Singh

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Deepanshu,

      Substantiate your criticism of the Nepali government in the introduction by writing about the current crisis. Mention it in 1-2 lines. No need to explain much. Otherwise it comes out as lack of awareness.

      Before mentioning factors India should consider, mention why engagement with Nepal is important from India’s perspective. You can mention points such as India’s concern for peaceful neighborhood, internal security concerns(open borders, Nepal being used as a conduit for fake currency and terror financing) , geo strategic location of Nepal etc

      Also, suggest briefly a way forward. You can use points like engagement with all political sections, support for democracy, engagement in multilateral forums etc

      Your conclusion is good. Your answer presentation is also good. Keep writing.

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    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Yamini,

      You have written a very good answer. Both the content as well as presentation is good. Keep it up.
      ‘Steps India needs to take’ can be framed as ‘factors India should consider’ to make it more relevant to the question.
      That will also help you to suggest a ‘way forward’ very briefly as it always adds value especially in GS2 and GS3 papers. You can add points like engagement across political spectrum, across multilateral fora, developmental assistance etc in that.

      Overall a very neatly written answer. Just keep writing. Don’t change much.

  31. Akshay Sharma Avatar
    Akshay Sharma

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    Please review my answer.

    1. Swatantra Avatar
      Swatantra

      Akshay,

      Your overall answer is good, however there are some issues.
      Introduction part is good, also you can mention that polity of Nepal has overall been unstable in last few years.
      In the body part, you can first mention why engagement with Nepal is important for India . You can mention points such as India’s concern for peaceful neighborhood, internal security concerns(open borders, Nepal being used as a conduit for fake currency and terror financing) , geo strategic location of Nepal etc.
      Try and differentiate way forward and body in such questions. The last 2 points u have written can be written as way forward. For remaining points, give a sub-heading of ‘factors India should consider’ and write thosse.
      Your conclusion is good. Try and underline the important points.

      Read others’ answers too and Keep writing.

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    Please review @Swatantra sir

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