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Arjun
Introduction is fine, your understanding of region and regionalism is good. However, all regions need not practice regionalism. So, avoid starting the last sentence of that paragraph with ‘they’. You can start with ‘in some cases’. Examples mentioned are good, examples from north-east (secessionism), Punjab can be included.
In reasons mentioned, some dimensions can be added…especially lop-sided development and continuous neglect of a region; insider-outsider complex that nurturers nativism and son-of-the-soil ideology and expression of ethnicity. Linguistic reorganization actually pacified regionalism, you can frame that point better (separatism based on linguistic aspirations).
Next part about effect on national integration is quite decent.
Both sides have been mentioned.
Conclusion looks incomplete, regionalism is inevitable but you should mention that we should create an environment for positive regionalism which can enhance federalism and keep negative regionalism at bay through adequate measures.
Keep practicing. 🙂
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Anirudh
Content is lacking in this answer.
Introduction is not too apt according to the question, the question already states that regionalism is strengthening its roots..so no need to write about diminishing and cyclic (it might not be in focus in news everyday, but regionalism is a genuine issue which persists).
You can start by defining region and regionalism.
Region is defined decently, regionalism can be defined better (it is not that people are bad and they don’t want to share their region but their political loyalty to the region is greater than the nation or the state they are a part of). Examples mentioned are fine.
Next, mention the causes of regionalism (exclusively asked). Some of them are – Historical and geographical isolation; Lop-sided development and continuous neglect of a region; Insider-outsider complex that nurturers nativism and son-of-the-soil ideology; Internal colonialism i.e., despite being rich in natural resources some regions remain economically underdeveloped; Political vested interests can accentuate and exploit regional loyalties; Linguistic aspirations that have remained a formidable basis of regionalism; Expression of ethnicity.
Next part also needs to be addressed better- how it is a challenge for national integration- poses a threat to the sovereignty of the nation; promotes state vs state (anti-migrant or anti-Bihari stance of the MNS); can lead to secessionism, promotes Vote- Bank politics etc
However, you can mention that regionalism is not always opposed to national integration. Both can exist together in a creative partnership. Both are in favour of development and can make federalism a greater success.
Conclusion is fine.
Please read a bit more about the topic. Check out the model answers.
Keep practicing. 🙂
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