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Asked 3 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2017 · last asked 2023 · 45 total marks

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Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.

2023GS-115 marks

Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations.

2018GS-115 marks

Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.

2017GS-115 marks