7. “Unity, not uniformity, must be our aim. We attain unity only through variety. Differences must be integrated, not annihilated, not absorbed”- Mary Parker Follett (10M)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
Why the question:
A rising tendency to create homogenization of culture in recent times.
Key Demand of the question:
Knowing the difference between unity and uniformity and its significance and how our constitution, programs and policies try to create unity.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Bring out the basic difference between unity and uniformity briefly and crisply.
Body:
- Talk about various steps we have taken to ensure unity in the country since our independence and also in recent times (Ex: Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat, NEP 2020 etc.)
- Identify the factors that are pushing us towards uniformity in recent times. Ex: Politics, Fundamentalism, social media etc.
- Suggest measures to overcome this.
Conclusion:
An optimistic and solution-based opinion on this issue would suffice or you can highlight the significance of ensuring unity for a country such as India and what you can do as an administrator to ensure this.
