Observation

This was also a popular question and was fairly answered by the candidates. Most candidates who answered this question understood its demand but many of them only listed the relevant points and score poor marks. The following points were expected to be listed and stated by candidates to get good marks.

1. Terrorism has led to the death of many people.
2. It has caused disruption in the social and economic life of the people.
3. It has brought shame to our national life.
4. It has led to the collapse of many industries.
5. It has led to increase in unemployment.
6. It has created an atmosphere of fear, distrust and insecurity.
7. It has led to an increase in the level of poverty in the country.
8. It has led to displacement of people.
9. It has heightened division and enmity in the country.
10. It has increased the cost of governance and security.
11. It has contributed to high cost of living.
12. It has destabilized the education system, especially in the Northern states.
13. It has retarded development and progress in the country.
14. It has negatively affected revenue generation and mobilisation.