Tag: Social Cohesion

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“Civilisations endure not merely through institutions but through the transmission of cultural memory across generations.” Explain. Also assess its significance in preserving social cohesion.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Q2. “Civilisations endure not merely through institutions but through the transmission of cultural memory across generations.” Explain. Also assess its significance in preserving social cohesion. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The question examines the role of culture, traditions and collective memory …

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Analyse the relationship between social capital and community development. Discuss the challenges in sustaining social capital in contemporary society.

Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues Q2. Analyse the relationship between social capital and community development. Discuss the challenges in sustaining social capital in contemporary society. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IT Why the question Social capital is increasingly recognised as a critical factor influencing community resilience, inclusive development and effective …

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Analyse how demographic diversity shapes social capital in multicultural societies. Discuss the factors that strengthen or weaken social trust.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India Q2. Analyse how demographic diversity shapes social capital in multicultural societies. Discuss the factors that strengthen or weaken social trust. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Increasing demographic diversity due to migration, urbanisation and social mobility has made social trust and social …

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Analyse the causes behind increasing individualism in urban India. What implications does it have for community life?

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society Q2. Analyse the causes behind increasing individualism in urban India. What implications does it have for community life? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Rapid urbanisation, digital lifestyles and changing family structures are transforming social relations in Indian cities, making individualism an important contemporary …

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The persistence of customary land systems in multi-ethnic regions can both preserve identity and generate conflict. Analyse this statement. Evaluate its impact on inter-community relations.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India Q2. The persistence of customary land systems in multi-ethnic regions can both preserve identity and generate conflict. Analyse this statement. Evaluate its impact on inter-community relations. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Recent ethnic conflicts in Northeast India have highlighted how land …

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“Social harmony in plural societies is sustained not merely by tolerance but by active engagement and mutual understanding.” Examine this statement. Analyse the role of everyday interactions in fostering such engagement. Also outline measures to strengthen it.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India Q1. “Social harmony in plural societies is sustained not merely by tolerance but by active engagement and mutual understanding.” Examine this statement. Analyse the role of everyday interactions in fostering such engagement. Also outline measures to strengthen it. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why …

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“The persistence of caste identities in contemporary India coexists with new forms of social interaction enabled by digital platforms.” Elucidate this statement. Bring out its implications for social cohesion.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India Q1. “The persistence of caste identities in contemporary India coexists with new forms of social interaction enabled by digital platforms.” Elucidate this statement. Bring out its implications for social cohesion. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Rapid digitalisation alongside persistent social hierarchies …

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Indian festivals function as living institutions rather than mere cultural events. Elucidate this statement. Discuss how festivals contribute to sustaining social cohesion and shaping collective identity in Indian society.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Q2. Indian festivals function as living institutions rather than mere cultural events. Elucidate this statement. Discuss how festivals contribute to sustaining social cohesion and shaping collective identity in Indian society. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: PIB Why the question Indian festivals are increasingly viewed beyond …

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When aggression becomes a socially tolerated response, it signals a deeper crisis of socialisation.  Evaluate this statement in the context of rising youth violence in India. Assess its implications for social cohesion.

Topic: population and associated issues Q2. When aggression becomes a socially tolerated response, it signals a deeper crisis of socialisation. Evaluate this statement in the context of rising youth violence in India. Assess its implications for social cohesion. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Rising incidents of youth violence across India …

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“Religious harmony is not merely tolerance but active social engagement.” Throw a light on this assertion and bring out its significance in plural societies like India.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Q1. “Religious harmony is not merely tolerance but active social engagement.” Throw a light on this assertion and bring out its significance in plural societies like India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: AIR Why the question Recent debates on social cohesion, inter-faith relations, and rising …

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“Gandhian principles endure not as ideology but as lived ethics in social resistance.” Discuss how this is reflected in modern youth-led movements. Evaluate its impact on reducing polarisation in society.

Topic: Population and associated issues Q1. “Gandhian principles endure not as ideology but as lived ethics in social resistance.” Discuss how this is reflected in modern youth-led movements. Evaluate its impact on reducing polarisation in society. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Youth-led mobilisations in recent years, including the 2025 yatra, …

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Urban redevelopment promises vertical prosperity but often generates horizontal social dislocation. Analyse this contradiction. Suggest measures to ensure socially inclusive redevelopment.

Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Q2. Urban redevelopment promises vertical prosperity but often generates horizontal social dislocation. Analyse this contradiction. Suggest measures to ensure socially inclusive redevelopment. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question To assess the social impact of India’s high-rise redevelopment trend and understand how physical vertical growth …

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Community-imposed social norms can act as both protective and exclusionary forces within traditional societies. Comment.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Q1. Community-imposed social norms can act as both protective and exclusionary forces within traditional societies. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Because recent community bans in Uttarakhand villages have highlighted how traditional societies use collective norms to regulate behaviour, raising debates …

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“Combating misinformation is now a social imperative, not merely a technological challenge”. Assess its impact on social cohesion.

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society Q2. “Combating misinformation is now a social imperative, not merely a technological challenge”. Assess its impact on social cohesion. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Growing misinformation ecosystems are shaping social behaviour, identity relations and trust patterns in India, making it a major societal …

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“Social order rests not only on laws but on shared meanings that make obedience meaningful”. Discuss with reference to cultural expressions such as rituals, fairs, and festivals in India.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Q2. “Social order rests not only on laws but on shared meanings that make obedience meaningful”. Discuss with reference to cultural expressions such as rituals, fairs, and festivals in India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: How social order in India is …

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The urban middle class faces a silent crisis of emotional isolation under the guise of professional success. Discuss how this affects social cohesion. Suggest mechanisms to restore community engagement in high-pressure work cultures.

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society. Q2. The urban middle class faces a silent crisis of emotional isolation under the guise of professional success. Discuss how this affects social cohesion. Suggest mechanisms to restore community engagement in high-pressure work cultures. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Recent proposals allowing extended …

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How can happiness education in India contribute to rebuilding community bonds and social trust in an increasingly individualistic society? Examine its potential to reorient youth aspirations towards collective well-being.

Topic: Population and associated issues Q2. How can happiness education in India contribute to rebuilding community bonds and social trust in an increasingly individualistic society? Examine its potential to reorient youth aspirations towards collective well-being. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question IIT Madras’s move to establish a dedicated centre to study …

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Why is youth resistance to correction increasing in modern societies? What consequences does this pose for social cohesion?

Topic: Population and associated issues. Q1. Why is youth resistance to correction increasing in modern societies? What consequences does this pose for social cohesion? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Rising generational rifts and behavioural resistance among youth have sparked debates on the role of socialisation and authority in shaping collective …

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Evaluate the impact of the ‘dopamine economy’ on social behaviour. Assess how it influences personal well-being in contemporary society.

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society Q2. Evaluate the impact of the ‘dopamine economy’ on social behaviour. Assess how it influences personal well-being in contemporary society. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: With the rise of social media and algorithm-driven engagement, the concept of the dopamine economy is reshaping individual …

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The growing drug menace in India is no longer a law enforcement issue but a societal emergency. Analyse the socio-cultural drivers behind this crisis. Examine its implications on social cohesion. Suggest a comprehensive community-based strategy.

Topic: Population and associated issues Q1. The growing drug menace in India is no longer a law enforcement issue but a societal emergency. Analyse the socio-cultural drivers behind this crisis. Examine its implications on social cohesion. Suggest a comprehensive community-based strategy. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: There is a silent …

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