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Harsh LodhaAIR 261· 2023

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Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

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Main Body

Langars, lokats, bhandaras, etc.

Diverse practices deepening heterogeneity:

1Monogamy in Hindus vs Polygamy in Muslims.
2Idol worship in Austrians vs human worship in Java vs book worship in Sikhs
3Sacrificial practices in Hinduism, Islam vs Non-violence in Buddhism.
4Inheritance covering → Mitakshara and Dayabhaga.
5Matriarchal society in Ladakshwadeep vs Patriarchy in most others.

Thus, Indian society is classe mixture of common & diverse elements giving it uniqueness.

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Conclusion

Thus, Indian society is a class mixture of common & diverse elements giving it uniqueness.

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  • Covers multiple aspects of Indian diversity - religious, social, inheritance systems
  • Provides contrasts between different communities to highlight heterogeneity
  • Mentions institutional features like Mitakshara and Dayabhaga

Topper

Harsh Lodha

AIR 2612023

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Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Diversity of India

Religious and social practices

Writing Stats

87

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descriptive and structured

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