Indian society: diversity, communalism, regionalism, secularism and women

115 marks250 words

Indian secularism is a doctrine of state engagement with religion, not of state distance from it. Elucidate.

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215 marks250 words

Language has been a more durable basis of collective identity in India than religion or caste. Examine.

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310 marks150 words

Distinguish between sub-nationalism and separatism. Under what conditions does one become the other?

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410 marks150 words

Is the son-of-the-soil sentiment a cultural assertion or an economic grievance? Discuss with contemporary illustrations.

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515 marks250 words

Women's organizations in India have shifted from rights-based mobilisation to service delivery. Assess the consequences for the women's movement.

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