Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.
UPSC Mains GS 1 PYQ: Communalism, Secularism & Regionalism (2013–2026)
Every question on Communalism, Secularism & Regionalism asked in UPSC Mains General Studies I from 2013–2026, 10 in all, newest first.
Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.
Do you agree that in India regionalism appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue.
What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism?
How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.
'Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.' Argue by giving suitable illustrations.
Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.
What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.
How do the Indian debates on secularism differ from the debates in the West?
Growing feeling of regionalism is an important factor in generation of demand for a separate State. Discuss.