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“Recently announced ‘Janata curfew’ to combat the COVID-19 pandemic sets as a classical example of social influence and persuasion as imperative measures to ensure behavioural change through public policy”. Elucidate. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

  • In the introduction , briefly discuss the context of the question, explain what and why is the ‘Janata curfew’.
  • In the body , explain first the significance of public policy.
    Discuss that to effectively implement the public policy, active participation of citizenry is imperative. Define social influence and persuasion; present the case of ‘Janata curfew’. Contrast such a move with the coercive policies of the governments in the past and how it hindered the policy dimensions.
  • Conclude with significance of such approaches in public policy making.

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17 responses to ““Recently announced ‘Janata curfew’ to combat the COVID-19 pandemic sets as a classical example of social influence and persuasion as imperative measures to ensure behavioural change through public policy”. Elucidate. 10 marks”

  1. Parakh Sarda Avatar
    Parakh Sarda

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Parakh
      Good introduction.
      Explain briefly the importance of social influence and persuasion.
      Then explain the instance of Janata Curfew as an instance of social influence and persuasion.
      Give past examples of how government used these tools, like –
      – Swachh Bharat Abhiyan- cleanliness drives
      -Ujjwala Yojana’s Give it up campaign.
      -Disclosing excess income campaign
      Read mentor’s comment before writing.
      Your content is good but it is not properly structured.
      Good conclusion.
      Work on handwriting.
      Keep writing !

  2. Taran Avatar
    Taran

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Taran
      Lackluster introduction, explain why is the ‘Janata curfew’.
      Refrain from monotony, giver proper headings and subheadings to present your answer in a better way.
      Significance of public policy is well explained.
      Explain the instance of Janata Curfew as an instance of social influence and persuasion.
      Rest of the content is decent.
      Good conclusion.
      Work on structure to get better marks.
      Keep writing.

  3. Dakshina Moorthy Avatar
    Dakshina Moorthy

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Dakshina
      Good introduction.
      Defining janta curfew as an heuristic method is appreciable.
      You have explained the importance of social influence and persuasion in a decent manner, but if you are writing the importance, them mention that in the heading.
      Giving example of 1917 plague is good but also give some recent examples like –
      – Swachh Bharat Abhiyan- cleanliness drives
      -Ujjwala Yojana’s Give it up campaign.
      -Disclosing excess income campaign.
      Good conclusion.
      Avoid using short forms and grammatical errors.
      Keep writing !

  4. Deepika Saini Avatar
    Deepika Saini

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Deepika
      Good introduction.
      Refrain from monotony, giver proper headings and subheadings to present your answer in a better way.
      Significance of public policy is well explained.
      The content is good.
      You have met the demand of the question in a decent manner.
      You have the potential of writing good answers, join our Mains Guidance Program for betterment and quality enrichment of your answers.
      Keep writing !

  5. Chester Avatar
    Chester

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    Chester

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Chester
      Lackluster introduction, do not write about the behavioral change , instead briefly discuss the context of the question, explain what and why is the ‘Janata curfew’.
      You have deviated from the demand of the question, read mentor’s comment before writing.
      Explain first the significance of public policy.
      Discuss that to effectively implement the public policy, active participation of citizenry is imperative. Define social influence and persuasion; present the case of ‘Janata curfew’. Contrast such a move with the coercive policies of the government in the past and how it hindered the policy dimensions.
      Brainstorm before writing.
      Work hard, you will improve.

  7. Unnati Chauhan Avatar
    Unnati Chauhan

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Unnati
      Good introduction, but need to summarise it.
      After the introduction, explain the significance of public policy.
      Rest of the content is good and well placed.
      Good conclusion.
      Work on handwriting, avoid scribbling.
      Improve the presentation of the answer to get better marks.
      Overall a decent attempt.
      You have the potential of writing good answers, join our Mains Guidance Program for betterment and quality enrichment of your answers.
      Keep writing !

  8. Vishesh Chaurasia Avatar
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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Vishesh
      Crisp introduction, appreciable.
      After the introduction, explain the significance of public policy.
      Stress on the importance of social influence and persuasion, explain how these two represent the intersection of social thinking and social influence of everyday life. give suitable examples.
      Give past examples of how government used these tools, like –
      – Swachh Bharat Abhiyan- cleanliness drives
      -Ujjwala Yojana’s Give it up campaign.
      -Disclosing excess income campaign.
      Improve your content.
      Work on handwriting and sentence formation.
      Keep working hard.

  9. PS0095 Avatar
    PS0095

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi PS
      Scan your sheet in proper light.
      Do not write the significance of public policy in the introduction, instead briefly discuss the context of the question, explain what and why is the ‘Janata curfew’.
      Then write the significance of public policy.
      Follow a proper structure.
      You have focused your answer on public policy, also explain the importance of social influence and persuasion.
      Then explain the instance of Janata Curfew as an instance of social influence and persuasion.
      Read mentor’s comment before writing.
      Lackluster conclusion.
      Work on content and adhere to the demand of the question.
      Do not get demotivated by the marks, keep writing, you will improve.