Discuss the multi-dimensional nature of diversity in India. Examine its implications for social cohesion and national integration.

Question Understanding- Finding Information

Precise Syllabus Mapping: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. (GS Paper – I)

Marks and words limit:

• The marks-oriented approach to answering (10-mark, 150-word) questions is to use Bullet Points (one idea per bullet point), Brainstorming, or a combination of both.
• The way to score good marks in questions worth (15 marks. 250 words) is to use the Heading and Subheading method while writing your answers.

Directive words

• Discuss → Explain the concept in detail with examples
• Analyse → Analyse implications critically (both positive & negative)

Focal points of the questions:

• Explain multi-dimensional diversity
• Analyse impact on social cohesion
• Analyse impact on national integration

Dos & Don’ts

Do for Maximum Marks

• Use terms like; Pluralism, Composite culture, Accommodation over assimilation
• Mention; Linguistic reorganisation of states, North-East diversity as a case
• Add a brief constitutional reference
• Use headings and sub-headings
• Maintain balance (positive + negative impacts)
• Link diversity explicitly to social cohesion and national integration
• Use constitutional terms (secularism, federalism, equality)
• Keep language neutral, analytical, and objective
• Write in points, not long paragraphs
• Use examples only when relevant

Don’t do these Common Mistakes

• Do not write a long descriptive essay
• Do not focus only on religion or caste
• Avoid emotional or opinionated language
• Do not ignore implications part (major mistake)
• Do not write vague statements like “India is diverse in many ways”
• Avoid current political commentary
• Do not exceed word limit with unnecessary details