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Surabhi SrivastavaAIR 56· 2023

Discuss the major factors that have anchored the cultural unity of India.GS1GS1

The ethnic and cultural diversity in India has always been bound by the thread of unity. Discuss the major factors that have anchored the cultural unity of India.

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Introduction

Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the true test of our civilization.

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Main Body

Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the true test of our civilization.

The diversity of India can be portrayed as:

1Linguistic diversity - 22 scheduled languages and >1600 languages
2Ethnic diversities - Example: North east
3Religious - Hindu, Muslim, Sikhs etc
4Different caste groups
5Festivals - Example: Holi/Diwali/Pujum, Holi, Nav Rog
6Different dresses, cuisines etc.

The major factor that have contributed to the cultural unity of India -

1Constitution with its accomodative nature - Example: Minority rights
2Asymmetrical federalism to accept the

Cultural uniqueness of regions - Example: Article 291

3Legislation to prevent the cultural heritage of all traditions
4Policies as - EK Bharat Swavalamban Bharat
5The role of society in spreading the principle of tolerance - Example: Principle of 'Same Bhavanulle Sakam' and 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'
6Role of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru

Issues:

The rising cases of communalism
Mustafarangni sects
Rising cases of linguistic mendella
Cultural anxieties
Member sects.

These are some issues emerging, thus we need to follow in letter and spirit the principled distance model of secularism and focus on 3D - Democracy, demography and diversity for new India.

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Conclusion

These are some issues emerging, thus we need to follow in letter and spirit the principled distance model of secularism and focus on 3D - Democracy, demography and diversity for new India.

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Diagram

A diagram showing the interconnected relationship of issues - communalism, mustafarangni sects, linguistic mendella, cultural anxieties, and member sects, converging into the broader issues category.

  • Strong opening quote that frames the entire answer
  • Comprehensive listing of different types of diversity
  • Links constitutional provisions to unity maintenance
  • Mentions specific articles and government schemes
  • Lists contemporary issues faced by diverse India
  • Provides constructive conclusion with 3D framework
  • References philosophical concepts of tolerance

Topper

Surabhi Srivastava

AIR 562023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture

Cultural Unity and Diversity

Factors anchoring cultural unity in India's diversity

Writing Stats

249

Total words

17

Paragraphs

5

Bullets

analytical and prescriptive

Tone