Q.1 Indian politics has deep imprints of identity politics but meaning and nature of identity has oscillated and varied. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce your answer by explaining what identity politics is and commenting role of identity politics in Indian elections. Then for the main body, explain different identities that influence an election. Then explain the consequences of identity politics on Indian society. Conclude with your opinion on the issue of identity politics.