Question 20GS1GS1
Though important elements of group identity, religion and region also run the risk of deepening communal cleavages. Comment. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
India is a mix of different culture and identities bestoying their diversity in elements like region, religion, caste etc.
19 words
Main Body
Regions & religions; import element of group identity -
1Common interests and common problems.
2Separate & distinct identity (g) Draida culture
3Religious symbols & their significance
Religions as source of communal cleavage
1diversity seen as threat
2Language and culture - not accepted.
3Different religious symbols, festivals as serve of conflict
(e.g) beef & cow vigilantism
4Clothing based on religious norm
(e.g) Hijab row.
Region as a source of communal cleavage
1Resource deprivation and competing interests
2Geographical pockets based on religion can cause conflict
Ethnicity based on region (e.g) North Eastern ethinicism.
4regionalism, communalism, labeled - political misuse of group identities
Way forward
1State of Karnataka vs Thogadya case - S.C. highlighted the need of sustaining communal harmony.
2Cultural exchange programmes in schools & value based education.
3State efforts to prevent misuse of group identities.
India - being a secular country, promotes diversity, tolerance for all religions.
159 words4 paragraphs
Conclusion
India - being a secular country, promotes diversity, tolerance for all religions.
12 words
Topper
Komal Punia
AIR 6
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism
Writing Stats
190
Total words
4
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