Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society.
2. How can India move towards the essential and good aspects of modernity and yet avoid the cons of Westernisation? Discuss the role that India becoming a Vishwa Guru can play in this regard. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Outlook India
Why the question:
For several years, talk of India becoming a Vishwa Guru – the teacher or knowledge-giver of the world – has been in the air. Many take pleasure in rubbishing this idea. On the other hand, there are others who are understandably very passionate about making this happen.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about India adopting good aspects of modernity while rejective cons of westernisation and how being a Vishwa Guru can help in this regard.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving the need to adopt essential modernity and reject mindless westernisation.
Body:
First, write about modernity, its features and as to how India can adopt essential and good aspects of it.
Next, write about westernisation, its cons associated with impact and ways to avoid it.
Next, write about India as Vishwa Guru and how being the Vishwa Guru can help India accept essential elements of modernity while rejecting mindless westernisation.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
