Question 8Answer in 150 wordsGS1GS1

How does fostering pluralism within Indian society contribute to the endeavour of nation-building?

Introduction

Pluralism is a central tenet of Indian society leading to Unity in Diversity by having multiple religion, language, class, caste, race and ethnicity

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Main Body

Pluralism drened in India - all major 6 religions (Hindu, Muslim Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs etc), 1596 dialects (Lingual diversity), tribal diversity across regions, other ethnic diversity

Fostering pluralism contributing to nation building:

1Philosophical basis - Sarva Dharma Samaman ensures all live peacefully

2Catering to demands - linguistic state like Andhra Pradesh leads to enhanced solidarity.

3Uplifting everyone - Special treatment to minorities - Haj subsidy earlier, Two Paasi scheme, Roshni scheme etc

4Cultural intermixing - School and education ensure this by celebrating all festivals together

5Nationalist symbols like songs "Punjab, Sindhi, Gujarat, Maratha, Dravida Uttar Bange" covers all regions - gives feeling of oneness.

6Mutual independence - Muslim bangle makers, banarasi saree weavers producing goods in hindu consumption

7Together manifested in Phool Walon Ki Sain of Delhi

8Historical struggle of fighting against British - common enemy

9Policies like Nehru Tribal Panchayat ensured everyone develops as per their own genius.

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Conclusion

Thus, to further ensure prosperity & national integration Bhagwan Kheer committees recommendations to make regional councils strictly can [illegible] support as one nation.

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Diagram

Pluralism drened in India box showing: all major 6 religions, 1596 dialects, tribal diversity, other ethnic diversity

Clear definition of pluralism in Indian context
Systematic listing of diversity types
Links to practical schemes and state examples
Mentions philosophical foundation

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Topper

Medha Anand

AIR 13

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Pluralism

Religious, linguistic and ethnic diversity

Writing Stats

204

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Paragraphs

Structured with enumeration

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