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Ritika

Question Q.10GS2GS2

How do cultural practices and traditions contribute to the idea of "Unity in Diversity"? Provide examples to support your argument.

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Introduction

India is the temple of pluralism and mosaicness of diversity, with unity in diversity being not just an intellectual conception but an emotional experience.

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Main Body

Cultural Practices & Traditions contributing to Unity in Diversity 1) Harvest cycles of various regions and culturespromoting misrelatediness and commonsality. eg: Pongal Kerala, Bihu Assam, Baisakhi Punjab. 2) Buddhist architecture integrated hindu symbols of "shalabhanjika" and yajnasarmiacceptance and enrichment of diversity. 3) Cosmopolitan festivals, promoting inter-faith divides. eg: Phool Walen ki Saini in Delhiparticipation of hindus. 4) Mutual learnings and evolution. eg: South cultureempowerment of females, can be imitated in North India. 5) Communal tendencies equifying mutual expression of religiosity. eg: Nuh violence 2023.

and Muslim. 6) Relative inequalities amplified by cultural practices. eg: common practice of polygamy in Islam. 7) Culture v/s development. eg: Jains protecting against ritual development in Parasnath site.

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Conclusion

Thus, unity in diversity needs to be preserved through progressive and inclusive development.

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Topper

Ritika

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Preamble

Unity in Diversity

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