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QUESTION 19
GS1
15 marks

‘Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.’ Elucidate.

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11 min
250 words

What the examiner wants

Elucidate: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “‘Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.’ Elucidate.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Globalization & Cultural Identity.

ElucidateExplain the statement clearly and bring out its meaning with examples.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1‘Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.’ Elucidate≈95 words
  2. 2Support the Elucidate with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈95 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Define/contextAddress each explicit social dimension in sequenceUse India-specific examples/evidenceCounterpoint/limitationsBalanced conclusion or way forward

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Globalization & Cultural Identity without directly resolving: “‘Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.’ Elucidate.”
  • Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Elucidate judgement required by the question

Value addition

  • 3–4 node flowchart or dimension wheel keyed to the question’s main components
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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