Question Q.9ElucidateGS1GS1
Indian society is premised on some common values that give it a composite texture as well as some diverse practices that deepen its heterogeneity. Elucidate. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Indian Society is known for its 'unity in diversity' and is called 'Melting Pot' which absorbs diverse practices into it.
20 words
Main Body
Common Values:
1Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam → would is your family.
2Love, Brotherhood & Fraternity → keep India united.
3Sarva Dharma Samabhar → tolerance, acceptance and scientific temper.
4Respect for elders → Parents, teachers, etc.
5Social responsibility
↪ langars, ashats, bhandaras, etc.
Diverse practices deepening heterogeneity:
1Monogamy in Hindus v/s Polygamy in Muslims.
2Idol worship in Avastatas v/s human worship in Jains v/s book worship in Sikhs
3Sacrificial practices in Hinduism, Islam v/s Non-violence in Buddhism.
4Inheritance covering → Mitakshara and Dayabhaga.
5Matriarchal society in Lakshwadeep v/s Patriarchy in most others.
99 words12 paragraphs
Conclusion
Thus, Indian society is classe mixture of common & diverse elements giving it uniqueness.
14 words
- Clear articulation of 'unity in diversity' concept
- Uses philosophical concepts (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Sarva Dharma Samabhar)
- Identifies multiple common values systematically
- References both ancient and contemporary values
Topper
Harsh Lodha
AIR 2612023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Diverse practices and common values
Unity in diversity
Writing Stats
133
Total words
12
Paragraphs
Academic, philosophical
Tone