Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
1. The Kashi-Tamil Sangamam serves as a symbolic representation of India’s rich cultural diversity and the unity that underlies within the concept of ‘Ek Bharat Sreshtha Bharat’ emphasizing the unity of the country despite its linguistic, cultural, and regional variations. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Indian Express
Why the question:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kashi Tamil Sangamam at Namo Ghat, Varanasi. First held last year, the Kashi Tamil Sangamam seeks to celebrate North and South India’s historical and civilisational connections.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the unity diversity in India and role of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam in highlighting it.
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 giving context of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam.
Body:
In the first part, write in brief about the reasons for the organisation of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam and it connects culturally diverse regions.
Next, write about the vast diversity in India across regions, languages, religions and ethnicities etc and yet how the spirit of Ek Bharat Sreshtha Bharat’ has been upheld. Cite examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
