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Ritika Chitlangia

Question 7Trace the evolution ofGS1GS1

Trace the evolution of the Tribal policy of Independent India with a focus on Tribal Panchsheel. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks

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Introduction

Post independence, the integration and development of tribals was a key issue, approached through progressive integration of tribals, at their own pace of development.

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Main Body

Evolution of Tribal Policy

1Isolation Theory => to leave the tribal inhabited areas free from interference, to preserve culture.
2Assimilation Theory => to force the integration of tribals into mainstream, by neglecting culture, and ensuring development.
3Tribal Panchsheel => brain child of Nehru to assure development of tribal areas, without encroachment on cultural uniqueness and forest-based development.
2It provided a shield of protection for arbitrary human expansion/conquests => invasion and re-militarization of Rhineland, Poland, czechoslovakia etc.
3It emboldened jewish persecution of Nazi germany.
4Finally, as germany attacked Russia (Poland) => Britain & France declared war against germany => No consistent policy.

Therefore, to a very large extent, the policy of appeasement helped Nazi germany to initiate all would war II. However, it wasnt the only reason for the beginning of war, accompanied by alliance of affein, european competition etc.

145 words2 paragraphs
  • Clear chronological evolution of theories
  • Explains rationale behind each approach
  • Introduces Tribal Panchsheel concept clearly

Topper

Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society

Tribal Development

Tribal Panchsheel and Policy Evolution

Writing Stats

169

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