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Prateek JoshiAIR 1· 2024

Question [Unmarked - appears to be continuation/conclusion segment]GS1GS1

[Context on colonialism's continuing legacy]

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Main Body

Although the territorial colonialism ended in 1947 but the ideological colonialism continues to exist till today.

Shadow of colonial mindsets

1Racial supremacy towards white colours in mindset.
2Higher English considered superior language over vernaculars
3Role of state continued to regarded as that of regulator instead of being facilitator.
4Traditional Indian Spiritual & Philosophical knowledge treated as hoax

↳ Western Philosophy is considered Scientific.

67 words6 paragraphs
  • Strong conceptual framework distinguishing territorial vs ideological colonialism
  • Clear enumeration of colonial legacies
  • Recognizes psychological and institutional impacts
  • Relevant to contemporary Indian society

Topper

Prateek Joshi

AIR 12024

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Modern Indian History

Ideological colonialism and post-colonial mindsets

Persistence of colonial attitudes

Writing Stats

67

Total words

6

Paragraphs

analytical-critical

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