Question Q10GS1GS1
Ancient Indian Society beginning from Harappan civilization itself laid great emphasis on value of tolerance & inclusiveness.
Main Body
Embedded ancient values in present time
[Two-column format]
Ancient values | Present form
1Tolerance provides diverse religious beliefs like Jainism, Buddhism allowed to propagate | (1) Positive form of secularism allowing individuals to practice their religious beliefs
2Tolerant natural of rules like Ashoka, Harsha etc. towards welfare of citizen | (2) Constitutional morality & PSPs provide for no discrimination on basis of caste, religion etc.
3Women allowed to participate in Sabha & Samithi in Vedic times (exclusiveness) | (3) Women centric measures like Nari Shakti Vandhan, Adhariyam, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao etc.
4Chandragupta & Navaratna showed rules inclusive behaviour across caste & caste state | (4) Article 15, 16 & Constitution provides for no discrimination on basis of caste, religion etc.
for state to regulate welfare of citizen.
3Women allowed to participate in Sabha & Samithi in Vedic times (exclusiveness) → Women centric measures like Nari Shakti Vandhan, Adhariyam, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao etc.
4Chandragupta & Navaratna showed rules inclusive behaviour across caste & caste state → (4) Article 15, 16 & Constitution provides for no discrimination on basis of caste, religion etc.
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Conclusion
Thus, the ancient values are embedded in consciousness of modern Indian Nation-state.
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Diagram
Two-column comparison table of ancient values and present forms
- Excellent use of comparative framework
- Links ancient practices to modern constitutional provisions
- Well-structured with clear parallels
- Comprehensive coverage of tolerance and inclusiveness
Topper
Prateek Joshi
AIR 12024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Ancient Indian values and modern Indian constitution
Tolerance and inclusiveness in ancient and modern India
Writing Stats
201
Total words
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Scholarly and structured
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