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.
Introduction
On their independence day address, Pandit Nehru said, 'We have not failed so many centuries had not divided us but united us.'
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Main Body
Common values & Composite texture:
1Unity in diversity -- Indian society is mosaic of cultures & symphony of voices.
2Sarva dharma Sambhava -- Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity - all flourishing.
3Historic unity and subcontinental identity -- assimilation of Kushanas, Turks etc.
4Tolerance, acceptance, and continuity -- civilization.
Some diverse practices - deepening heterogeneity:
1Different faiths -- Vaishnava, Shaivism, Digambara, SIKH, Sufi
2Multilinguistic society -- 19000 languages & dialects spoken in India.
3Multiethnic society -- different dressing, culture, traditions -- Assamese Gaochia, Tibetan, festivals.
4Geography based diversity -- Shompane, North-Eastern, Sambab, tribe (ARN), Equatorial, coastal regions.
These are prone to challenges like forces of globalisation, regionalism, secession.
But India continue to face these challenges & emerge more united and more resilient.
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Topper
Komal Punia
AIR 6
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Diversity and Unity in Indian Society
Writing Stats
150
Total words
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