UPSC Themes

Theme T63 · Indian Society

Regionalism & regional disparity

4PYQs
4GS1
2013–20244 distinct years
1asked 2024–26

Roadmap · step 58 of 171 · Stage 2: Building blocks

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What UPSC asks

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

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Answer writing

Directive words in these PYQs: Argue (1), Do you agree (1), Substantiate (1), Discuss (1).

Linked themes

Builds on: study these first

These come earlier in the roadmap. Questions in this theme use them.

Step 9: Centre–State relations: cooperative, competitive & confrontational federalismStep 50: Integration & reorganisation of states: princely states, linguistic states, new & smaller states

On the map

Map module 0: India outline & map grammarMap module 9: Society & polity on the map

Syllabus lines covered

All 4 PYQs, newest first

  1. GS1202415 marks · 250 wordsGS1-SOC-07-M2024-Q17

    What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?

    Report a typo
  2. GS12020GS1-SOC-07-M2020-S01

    Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue

    Report a typo
  3. GS12016GS1-SOC-07-M2016-S01

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

    Report a typo
  4. GS12013GS1-SOC-07-M2013-S01

    Growing feeling of regionalism is an important factor in generation of demand for a separate State. Discuss.

    Also needs: T19 Integration & reorganisation of states: princely states, linguistic states, new & smaller statesReport a typo