Question Q.1GS2GS2
India's democratic roots are deeply embedded in its ancient civilizational ethos. Discuss in the context of India being referred to as the Mother of Democracy.
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India has been called 'India the mother of history and great grand mother of civilization'. This reflects the continuity of these ethos in our democracy. Democratic RootsAncient civilizational ethos (1) Women's participation and universal suffrageParticipation of 'Gangs' & 'Nayak' in vedic & semitic (2) Secularism forms the root of our democracyThe amalgamation of various caste, Buddhism in Ashoka Maurya's rules in [Edicts Carry] (3) Rule of Law in the foundation of democracyArthashastra and Brahmatputra keepes in the foundation rules of law (4) Enlightened stewardship as democraticThe worshipping of [nature] in the early vedic period. (5) Universal acceptance of diversitiesThe cultural amalgamation in [broader Art] (6) Equal representation and electionIn ancient India, he [fitting] in the leader was a trustee of the masses. (7) Union-Federal balance[Ancient India] had a semi federal structure with [local rulers] and in [Brahmons] in ruled alliance. Thus, India's democracy has its roots in ancient civilized ethos, still reflecting as India enter 75th year of democratic existence.
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Flow chart showing Democratic Roots connecting to Ancient civilizational ethos with seven numbered branches showing: Women's participation, Secularism, Rule of Law, Enlightened stewardship, Universal acceptance of diversities, Equal representation and election, and Union-Federal balance
Topper
ABHISHEK CHAUHAM
AIR 1022025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Evolution and Features
Democratic roots and civilizational ethos
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176
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