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Mains · GS1 · Indian Society

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

11 questions worth 135 marks, from 2017 to 2026.

2017

2 questions
  1. 2017 · Q1010 marks150 words

    What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)?

  2. 2017 · Q1915 marks250 words

    Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.

2018

2 questions
  1. 2018 · Q1010 marks150 words

    How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.

  2. 2018 · Q2015 marks250 words

    'Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.' Argue by giving suitable illustrations.

2019

1 question
  1. 2019 · Q1010 marks150 words

    What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism?

2020

1 question
  1. 2020 · Q1010 marks150 words

    Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue.

2022

1 question
  1. 2022 · Q1915 marks250 words

    Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.

2023

1 question
  1. 2023 · Q2015 marks250 words

    Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.

2024

1 question
  1. 2024 · Q1815 marks250 words

    Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.

2026

2 questions
  1. 2026 · Q910 marks150 words

    How do you understand disability? Substantiate the need for inclusive policy framework in India in this regard.

  2. 2026 · Q1010 marks150 words

    Do you think digital technology promotes social empowerment? Explain with examples.

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