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Karishma Nair

Question 8Critically AnalyzeGS1GS1

"Regionalism in India is not merely a product of differences in identity and geography but also a sense of deprivation among people resulting from asymmetric development." Critically Analyze.

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Introduction

Regionalism means extreme loyalty to one's own region at the expense of the nation & other regions, even showing hostility .

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Regionalism means extreme loyalty to one's own region at the expense of the nation & other regions, even showing hostility .

Product of difference in identity & geography

1. Language is a key season for inter state regionalism, as well as supra-state regionalism. eg. Hindi vs

2. Differences in cultures, traditions & festivals creates more identification with own section .

3. Geographical factors include : • Geographical isolation . eg. North East . • Shining of resources . eg. Kavei water between Krokola & Tamil Nadu

4. Caste & religion also play a major role . eg. Anti-Brahmin Dravid Nadu Khalistani movement on & khattian

However, skewed development remains a major cause of regionalism as:

1Sense of limited opportunities being taken away by others eg. Mumbai for Marathis movement.
2Feeling of injustice due to lack of development eg. Vidarbha in Maharashtra.
3Asymmetric development in the state cause of regionalism in the state, intra state & even supra state eg. North India (e.g. South India)
146 words6 paragraphs4 bullet points
  • Covers multiple drivers of regionalism
  • Includes examples

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opening

Regionalism means extreme loyalty to one's own region...

transition

Product of difference in identity & geography

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Kavei water between Krokola & Tamil Nadu

Examiner score
5.5/10

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Page 17

Topper

Karishma Nair

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Globalization and Social Empowerment

Social Empowerment

Regionalism

Writing Stats

167

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6

Paragraphs

4

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critical

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