Welcome to Day 2 of the Daily Answer Writing (DAW) initiative for MPSC Mains 2026. Consistent practice is the key to mastering the descriptive pattern!
Question 1 (GS 3 – Economy)
Q. Evaluate the role of the cooperative sector in the economic development of Maharashtra. What are the major challenges faced by this sector today? (250 words, 15 Marks)
Model Framework:
Introduction: Define the cooperative movement and its historical roots in Maharashtra (Vaikunthbhai Mehta, Dhananjayrao Gadgil).
Body:
– Role in Development: Success in sugar cooperatives, dairy, cooperative banking, and rural upliftment.
– Challenges: Political interference, corruption, lack of professional management, and increasing Non-Performing Assets (NPAs).
Conclusion: Suggest reforms like professionalization, reducing political influence, and adopting modern technologies.
Question 2 (GS 1 – History)
Q. “The Samyukta Maharashtra Movement was not just a linguistic struggle but a socio-economic assertion by the Marathi-speaking populace.” Comment. (250 words, 15 Marks)
Model Framework:
Introduction: Briefly introduce the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement and the creation of Maharashtra on May 1, 1960.
Body:
– Linguistic Aspect: Demand for a unified state based on language, following the Dar Commission and Fazal Ali Commission reports.
– Socio-Economic Aspect: Struggle against the capitalist domination in Bombay, demand for inclusion of Marathi working-class interests, and equitable resource distribution.
Conclusion: Summarize how the movement laid the foundation for modern Maharashtra’s identity.