COMMUNALISM
Contents
1. Introduction 28
2. Definition of Communalism 28
3. Elements of Communalism 28
4. Features of Communalism 28
5. Factors aiding Communalism in India 28
6. Evolution of Communalism in India: 29
6.1. Pre-Independence 29
6.2. Post-Independence 30
7. Current issues regarding communalism 31
8. Measures to address the problem of communalism 31
9. GS Mains Test Series Questions 33
10. Previous Year UPSC GS Mains Questions 35
1. Introduction2. Definition of Communalism3. Elements of Communalism4. Features of Communalism5. Factors aiding Communalism in India6. Evolution of Communalism in India:6.1. Pre-Independence♤ Liberal Phase:♤ Extremist Phase:6.2. Post-IndependenceReasons for persistence of communalism in post-independence periodPost-independence communal violence outbreaks include the following7. Current issues regarding communalism8. Measures to address the problem of communalism:9. GS Mains Test Series Questions1. Discuss the socio-economic factors responsible for the growth of communalism in India.Answer:2. The persistence of Communalism as a significant internal security threat, is rooted in the deadly cocktail of identity politics, developmental deficit and systemic deficiency in state capacity to handle such threats. Comment.AnswerSystemic ProblemsDevelopmental DeficitIdentity Politics10. Previous Year UPSC GS Mains Questions