Examine the role of historical and socio-political factors in driving communalism in Indian politics. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Communalism in politics is defined as highlighting secular aspect of political representation from an angle of religious identity alone.
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Main Body
Role of historical and socio-political factors in driving communalism in Indian politics
(I) Historical
(II) Policy of 'divide and rule' by British Raj
Regions (e) polar areas, under glaciers. Doubts about viability of amount vis costs needed to extract. Reliance of countries on already developed infrastructure - technological hesitations. Measures needed: (1) International collaboration on lines of ISA; (2) Technological advancement in extraction; (3) Incentives to private sector via HELP policy; (4) Environmental Impact Assessment in detail before exploration
Conclusion
which if exploited in responsible manner can bring prosperity to nations
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- Clear definition of communalism at the outset
- Identified historical British policies as root cause
- Referenced specific constitutional act (GOI Act 1909)
- Structured approach with numbered points
Ananya Rana
Post-independence Consolidation
Political History
Communalism in Indian politics
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