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QUESTION 9
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10 marks

In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint.

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What the examiner wants

Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on R.

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States?≈55 words
  2. 2Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Define/contextAddress each explicit social dimension in sequenceUse India-specific examples/evidenceCounterpoint/limitationsBalanced conclusion or way forward

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about R without directly resolving: “In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States?”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint.”

Value addition

  • Small labelled map/flow diagram showing the spatial relationship central to the question
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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