GS-III · UPSC Mains PYQEnvironment 2015 12.5 Marks

The Namami Gange and National mission for clean Ganga (NMCG) programmes and causes of mixed results from the previous schemes. What quantum leaps can help preserve the river Ganga better than incremental inputs?

Microtheme: Water Pollution and Related Issues · Asked in UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2015.

Model Answer Approach

  1. Decode demand: Identify the directive verb (discuss / examine / critically analyse) and bound the scope to Water Pollution and Related Issues.
  2. Intro (40–50 words): Define the core concept; anchor with a definition, data point, or constitutional/historical reference.
  3. Body: 2–3 thematic sub-heads with crisp points, examples and counter-arguments. Add a relevant case study or committee/report.
  4. Conclusion (30–40 words): Forward-looking — recommendations, way forward, or a constitutional/ethical anchor.

Structure Checklist

  • ✓ Definition / context in intro
  • ✓ Minimum 1 data point or report
  • ✓ Multi-dimensional arguments
  • ✓ Counter-view / limitations
  • ✓ Diagram, flowchart or map (if applicable)
  • ✓ Way forward in conclusion

Keywords to Use

nationalmissionprogrammesresultspreviousschemesquantumpreserve

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