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Suyash DwivediAIR 94· 2015

Question 20GS1GS1

Nation does not negate the concept of region. Discuss this in the Indian context.

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Introduction

A nation is a collection of a group of people having a sense of common belonging and shared identity (common heritage by nationalist centiments) and the concept of region can be multi-faceted.

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Main Body

A nation is a collection of a group of people having a sense of common belonging and shared identity (common heritage by nationalist centiments) and the concept of region can be multi-faceted.

How the concept of nation does not negate concept of region:

1. Indian union is federal in character which does not involve a written agreement but does give the states recognition in practice. Thus Indian nation is a cumulative aggregation of several regions.

and a common feeling of nationalism. Thus a nationalism's a feeling that overshadow that the regional differing not necessarily eliminating them.

For eg: Several of our freedom fighters had different regions like Lajpat Rai (lung), Tilak (Maha), Subhash Bose (WB), etc but this common feeling of nationalism bound them together.

The national anthem of India requires the region on its lines.

Indian nation proudly showcases its multi ethnic population, and multi-religious society as a form of unity in diversity.

How regionalism negate concept of regions

1. The nation is always larger than regional 'identity' and thus it sometimes led to suppress the

extinction dissident related to some regional aspect eg- Khalistan uprisings, Separation of Sikh & religious communities - Several region have their specific problems which can be better addressed by local administration, while the national perspective may sideline them.

Minority region - culture, language, race, religion get overlooked in a national perspective eg- the under developed goathland, backward region of ladakh, etc

Thus the regional 'identity' has been strong in India but the national identity overshadow it however, it must be made sure that the aspiration of regions must be poppy admired.

of cotton and thus cotton industry can flourish from cotton availability.

Use of Bt cotton has increased yield & biotech. Can yield enhance them quality.

It is a labour intensive and labour capital intensive industry. and can help core unemployment crisis.

The scope of diversifying in TECHNICAL TEXTILE is great.

The Indian Textile Mission and SCORE (Sustainable Production) can help flourish Indian industry and achieve SDG11 & sustainable responsible production & consumption

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Conclusion

Thus the regional 'identity' has been strong in India but the national identity overshadow it however, it must be made sure that the aspiration of regions must be poppy admired.

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Answer continues on next page
  • Clear definitional approach
  • Connects nation to federal structure
  • Strong historical examples with freedom fighters
  • Connects to national anthem symbolism
  • Highlights unity in diversity
  • Addresses counter-argument effectively
  • Uses specific examples of regional conflicts
  • Balanced conclusion
  • Addresses multiple angles—availability, quality, employment, scope for diversification

Topper

Suyash Dwivedi

AIR 942015

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Indian Polity and Federalism

Nation and regionalism

Federal structure and regional identity

Writing Stats

402

Total words

14

Paragraphs

analytical with historical examples

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