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Ankit RauchanAIR 255· 2024

Question Q.8ExplainGS1GS1

"India's diversity is her greatest strength." In light of the statement, explain how diversity has enriched and strengthened Indian society.

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Introduction

India is melting pot of races which has fostered cooperation and coexistence among people.

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Main Body

Technological dimension:

⊲ Kushamans along with them brought pyjamas

⊲ Greeks brought coat-dye stick coins experiment

⊲ Aryans brought textile

Social-cultural dimension:

⊲ Muslims brought portrait painting, also fostered spirit of brotherhood

⊲ Besides Bhakti movement was largely influenced by sufi movements

Further examples:

⊲ Akbar's suli-e-kul fostered respect for all religion

⊲ Aimed at eliminating caste-based discriminations

Hence wherever came to India got assimilated alongwith imparting its culture

Challenges to diversity:

Rising religious fundamentalism (AISIS)
Economical & literacy gap between Hindu and different religions
Social media spreading disinformation
Vis Divisional politics by political party for own benefit
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Conclusion

India must remember that unity in Diversity has always been its strength, and hence grow in like of Ek Bharat Swasthta Bharat.

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  • Provides concrete examples of cultural and technological exchange
  • Mentions both technological and cultural dimensions
  • Links diverse influences to social cohesion

Topper

Ankit Rauchan

AIR 2552024

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient features of Indian Society

Diversity of India

Cultural and Technological Enrichment through Diversity

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140

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