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Anjali ThakurAIR 43· 2023

Question 8GS1GS1

Consider the concept of cultural diversity in India, can we consider Southern states as distinct cultural units in comparison with rest of India? Substantiate your view. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks.

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Introduction

India being a melting pot competes different cultures within it.

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Main Body

Northern & Southern cultures are viewed differently. Aryan & southern religions are different. Distinct classes, Dance - Bharat Natyam. Language - Tamil, Malayalam etc (Dravidian language). Music - Carnatic (Hindustani in North).

However there are similarity which binds it as a heart of nation. Use of English, Sanskrit etc are also prevalent. Even North India - people love Rassi of south India - Rice, Tea, etc are common. Festivals like Makara Janghati - with different names - Vishuvin Kadan. Harvest festival like Pongal. Classical dance, music etc - though differs in name but similar essence. Classical - North - Odissi, Sanskrit language; south - Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada.

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Conclusion

Even if we are different in ras, colour, skin etc we are Human Race.

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Diagram

Map of India with regions marked

  • Identifies key cultural markers (language, music, dance)
  • Distinguishes regional differences clearly
  • Mentions specific art forms

Topper

Anjali Thakur

AIR 432023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Cultural diversity

North-South cultural distinctions

Writing Stats

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