Local body elections in India face several challenges that hinder their effectiveness and democratic integrity. Examine.
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Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
3. Local body elections in India face several challenges that hinder their effectiveness and democratic integrity. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2. Key Demand of the question: To write about the issues with local body election in India and ways to resolve them. Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Briefly explain the significance of local body elections in India. Body: First, write about the Issues in Local Body Elections in India -Lack of awareness and voter education, Low voter turnout, Limited knowledge about candidates and inadequate representation and inclusivity etc. Next, write about the steps to counter issues in local body elections. Conclusion: Suggest a way forward.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the issues with local body election in India and ways to resolve them.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly explain the significance of local body elections in India.
First, write about the Issues in Local Body Elections in India -Lack of awareness and voter education, Low voter turnout, Limited knowledge about candidates and inadequate representation and inclusivity etc.
Next, write about the steps to counter issues in local body elections.
Conclusion:
Suggest a way forward.