What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.

Theme

T63 Regionalism & regional disparity

What UPSC asks in this theme

UPSC asks the basis of regionalism, whether it stems from cultural assertion or unequal development, regional disparity vs diversity, and demands for separate states.

What to cover

• Basis: language, culture, economic disparity
• Regional disparity: indicators and causes
• Demands for new states

Writing the answer

• Separate regionalism (identity) from regional disparity (development)

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 4 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.