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GS Answer Writing – Challenges before Indian Society: Issues of Dowry, Divorce, Child Marriage, Corruption, Communalism, Poverty, Unemployment, Drug Addiction, Vulnerable sections especially Dalits, the Elderly and the Disabled।Tribal community of Rajasthan: Bhil, Mina (Meena) and Garasia – Problems and Welfare । पत्र लेखन
NFHS-5 data shows a 10% decline in the child marriage rate in the last five years in Rajasthan (% of women between 20-24 years married before 18)
- Social Division: creation of divisions along religious lines, fostering mistrust and animosity.For example, during the partition of India.
- Violence and Riots: Communal tensions often escalate into violence and riots, causing loss of life and property. Instances like the Gujarat riots in 2002.
- Interfaith Relations: Strains interfaith relations, making it challenging for communities to coexist harmoniously and collaborate for common goals. Ex- Instances of interfaith marriages facing societal backlash and religious conversions being politicized.
- Educational System: Influence leads to biased narratives and fostering prejudices among students.
- Partisan perspective in Textbooks and curriculum reinforce communal stereotypes and misconceptions.
- Cultural Fragmentation: Fragment the cultural fabric of society, eroding the pluralistic ethos that has been a hallmark of Indian society. Attacks on religious and heritage sites.
- Economic Disparities: minority communities may face discrimination in employment, business opportunities, and access to resource.
- Polarization: Communalism polarizes society, creating ‘us vs. them’ mentalities and deepening religious identities. Political parties exploit these divisions for electoral gains, further polarizing communities. The Babri Masjid riots
Addressing these impacts requires concerted efforts from various stakeholders, including government bodies, civil society organizations, religious leaders, and the media, to promote secularism, tolerance, and inclusive development.
Paper 4 (Comprehension part) – पत्र लेखन
