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GS Paper:
GS1-10.Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Why are the tribals in India referred to as the Scheduled Tribes? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.
What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.
Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations.
Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India. Comment.
How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.
What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism. (10m,150 words)
Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree?
Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue.
Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.