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Anjali ThankurAIR 43· 2023

Question 2.9DiscussGS1GS1

भारत में जनजातीय और सांस्कृतिक विविधता होते हुए भी एकता की सूत्र से बंधा है। भारत की सांस्कृतिक एकता के प्रमुख कारण बताइए। The ethnic and cultural diversity in India has always been bound by the thread of unity. Discuss the major factors that have contributed to the cultural unity of India. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

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Introduction

India is said to be the mosaic of different cultural, religious, linguistic & ethnic identities they said as "Unity in Diversity".

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Main Body

Major factor in cultural unity:

1Origin of many religion like Jainism, Buddhism & Sikhism look place in India
2The level of tolerance and cosmopolitan nature

-> Festivals like Holi, Eid, Christmas etc are celebrated by all.

3Increased literacy level and awareness
4Accommodative nature of governance

-> Peace talks, address of dissent Act 371-I to 371-J -> protection to customary rights.

5Special regard to cultural practices and affirmative actions

-> Act 29 & Act 30

6Secularism & Principled distance of state

However some challenges are also there including: separatism, frequent communal tensions, Demand of Greater Nagalim, Recent care in Haryana, Manipur. Despite these challenges, Apart from these cleftism, India is known for its cultural & ethnic diversity in the world.

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Conclusion

India is known for its cultural & ethnic diversity in the world.

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  • Provides concrete examples of festivals
  • Cites constitutional provisions
  • Discusses multiple dimensions of unity
  • Mentions role of literacy and awareness

Topper

Anjali Thankur

AIR 432023

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Cultural Unity

Factors contributing to cultural unity despite diversity

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