Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. As a source of identity, cultural heritage is a valuable factor for empowering local communities and enabling vulnerable groups to participate fully in social and cultural life. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of cultural heritage.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining cultural heritage.
Body:
Write about the importance of heritage in empowering local communities – livelihood provision, skill enhancement, social security etc. Substantiate with examples.
Next, write about the other ways cultural heritage is important.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
