Part of the General Studies-I question bank for OPSC (OAS) Mains.
A comprehensive, topic-wise practice set of 14 questions on Communalism & Regionalism for OPSC (OAS) Mains General Studies-I. 4 of them have been set in an actual paper — the years and exams are printed against each (2026, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2017, 2016). The rest are practice questions on the same syllabus points.
Previous year questions
| No. | Question | Asked in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unity in diversity remains the defining feature of Indian society despite the challenges from communalism and regionalism. Comment. | UPSC Mains GS-I 2026 10 marks |
| 2 | Discuss in detail the role of regionalism in shaping social cohesion. | OPSC OAS Mains 2023 15 marks |
| 3 | Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue. | UPSC Mains GS-I 2022 10 marks |
| 4 | How is Communalism a threat to National Integration? Analyse. | OPSC OAS Mains 2021 10 marks |
| 5 | 'Indian Secularism is a type by itself--Show, how? | OPSC OAS Mains 2017 10 marks |
| 6 | The secular spirit of the Constitution of India has not been able to maintain communal harmony in its true spirit. | OPSC OAS Mains 2017 GS Paper-I Q.12(c) · 10 marks |
| 7 | Role of youth in promoting harmony. | OPSC OAS Mains 2016 GS Paper-I Q.12(c) · 10 marks |
Practice questions
| No. | Question | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | It is argued by some that regionalism is a threat to national integrity while others consider it as a highly impactful tool in facilitating political participation. Comment. | — |
| 9 | Elucidate the factors driving the re-emergence of regionalism in India's political and social spheres. Suggest policies to harmonise regional aspirations with overarching national goals? | — |
| 10 | Critically examine the underlying causes and ramifications of communal violence in India. How can social empowerment be strategically implemented to foster long-term communal harmony? | — |
| 11 | While some argue that Uniform Civil Code (UCC) could be a possible solution to end communalism, while others fear it may lead to religious communalism in India. Comment. | — |
| 12 | Communalism remains a significant challenge in the social fabric of India. In light of this, discuss the dimensions, causes, and potential solutions to address communalism in the country. | — |
| 13 | Discuss the role of regionalism in shaping social cohesion. | — |
| 14 | Examine the relationship between communalism and national integration in India. Suggest measures to promote communal harmony. | — |