It is believed that a nation is an "imagined community" held together by common beliefs, history, political aspirations etc. In this context, discuss what the basis of India as a nation is. Also, bring out the threats to the concept of Indian nationalism. (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
Benedict Anderson talks about nation being an "imagined community".
India as a nation
2.1 concept of peace unites India from Kup Ashoka to Gandhi to Veer
2.2 Brotherhood: Sacred Maths
2.3 Harmony: different religions coexist here.
3.1 150 years of British rule
3.2 ancient & medieval history
5.1 Vishwagurungs 5.2 Vaccine Maitri
5.3 UNSC reforms 5.4 Rules based world order
6.1 Chandrayaan -3 6.2 COVID Vaccine
Threats:
Pakistan; Bangladesh; Myanmar
These issues can be corrected through increased participation, nation building processes like 'positive politics' etc to build a stronger Bharat
- References scholarly definitions
- Addresses counter-argument (Strachey's view)
- Provides historical and cultural examples
- Addresses threats comprehensively
- Includes current examples
- Provides solutions at the end
- Well-structured with numbered points
Suvan Sharma
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country
India as a nation and national identity
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7
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analytical and argumentative
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