Mains Answer Writing - 26 Oct, 2025

GS3

Economy

10 marks

Discuss the significance of the newly established National Makhana Board in promoting rural livelihoods and food processing industries in Bihar.

Start with context: Briefly introduce makhana cultivation in Bihar—its economic importance, regions involved, and the challenges faced by farmers and small producers.
Focus on the Board’s role: Explain how the National Makhana Board can address issues like low productivity, lack of processing units, and poor marketing—linking it to rural employment and value addition.
End with broader impact: Conclude by connecting the initiative to Doubling Farmers’ Income, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and rural development through agri-based industries in eastern India.

6.5/10

Topper’s Answer Sheet

With detailed evaluation

More Challenges

GS2
Governance
25 Jun, 2026
"India's expanding cash transfer programmes have become an effective instrument of welfare, but they also raise concerns about fiscal sustainability." Examine this statement in the context of the recent expansion of Direct Benefit Transfers (DBTs).
View Challenge
GS1
Art & Culture
Yesterday
“Padma Awards are not merely civilian honours but instruments of social recognition.” Examine the significance of Padma Awards in strengthening inclusive nation-building.
View Challenge
GS3
Environment & Ecology
23 Jun, 2026
"Climate change is no longer a future threat — it is a present governance failure." Examine this with reference to India's intensifying heatwave crisis and its cascading social and economic consequences.
View Challenge