Question Q.20CommentGS1GS1
Though important elements of group identity, religion and region also run the risk of deepening communal cleavages. Comment. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
Religion is inherent to ideology, belief of an individual while region shapes economic, identity and self-interest of individual.
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Main Body
Religion runs risk of communal cleavages
1Clash of Supremacy: Contrary religion may lead to clash violent/non-violent for supremacy often leading to riots, wars. E.g: Islamic invasions during Medieval [period].
2Political Polarization: Use of religion to polarize votes by planting wedge between religion. E.g: 2001 Riots Gujarat, 2013 Muzaffarnagar.
3Unhealed historical clashes: Indian subcontinent history of Islamic Rule often is a cause of riots. E.g: Babri Demolition due to alleged temple destruction.
Region leading to Communal cleavages -
1Naxalite Movement: In Eastern India Naxalite use their regional identity to justify their violence against state.
2NSCN(K)-led insurgency in Nagaland- demand of greater Nagalim and separate flag, Constitution, death of numerous people.
3Backward region of Bundelkhand in U.P, Vidarbha in Maharashtra engage in violent protest against govt.
4In Punjab Khalistan movement inspired from separatist sentiment in region for a separate identity and greater autonomy.
Best Course of Action
1Principle Distance from all religion and depoliticization of religion by steps of ECI and Judiciary.
2Building Communal Harmony right from school onwards.
3Sudhar committee recommendation for upliftment of minorities' religion.
4Region -> Development e.g Ministry of North-East
-> Democracy and Limited Autonomy e.g Bodoland council
-> Security forces to quell disruptions.
207 words12 paragraphs
Conclusion
Bridging Communal cleavages of Region and Religion is key to achieving goal of developed India by 2047.
17 words
- Good use of case studies/examples
- Clear structuring with numbered points
Topper
Aditya Heyday Upadhyay
AIR 1542023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Society
Salient features
Salient features
Writing Stats
242
Total words
12
Paragraphs
analytical, example-based
Tone