1. In the light of multi-cultural society of India, can we say that multi-culturalism and pluralism are the two sides of a coin of “unity in diversity”?

Approach:

♤ First explain both these terms and try to bring out the similarities/differences between them.

♤ Then describe these terms in the specific context of India. While answering this keep

in mind the theme of “unity in diversity”.

♤ You can argue either in favour or against the statement, i.e. whether they are two sides of the same coin or altogether different.. However, either viewpoint needs to be supported with logical and coherent arguments. While arguing against the statement, you can show how multi-culturalism differs from pluralism and how some interpretations of multiculturalism has seen pluralism being lost in its definition. While arguing in favour you can show how both are essentially similar in striving to achieve the same objectives. The following answer uses the latter approach.