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It is said that the nation is to the large extent an “imagined community” held together by common beliefs, history, political aspirations, and imaginations. Identify the features that make India a nation. |
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Answer» India proved herself through all stages of three challenges at the time of nation building like: 1. India is a secular country where people speak different languages and follow different cultures and religions to be recognized as a nation of unity in diversity with common faith and beliefs. 2. Political aspiration ensures democratic setup based on parliamentary form of government creating political competition in a democratic framework. 3. India’s imaginations established a welfare state on the principle of equality and special protection to socially disadvantaged groups and religions as well as cultural communities. |
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