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Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions:

Above all, the linguistic states underlined the acceptance of the principle of diversity. When we say that India adopted democracy, it does not simply mean that India embraced a democratic constitution, nor does it merely mean that India adopted the format of election. The choice was larger than that. It was a choice in favour of recognising and accepting? die existence of differences which could at times be oppositional Democracy, in other words, was associated with plurality of ideas and way of life.

(i) What is meant by 'linguistic states'?

(ii) Why were linguistic states former in India?

Explain any two reasons.

(iii) How is democracy In India associated with plurality of ideas and ways of life?

 

Answer:

(i) Linguistic states are organized or created on the basis of its regional language.

(ii) (a) It was felt that if the demands for separate states on linguistic basis are accepted, the threat of division and separation would reduce and establish unity in diversity?s.

(b) Accommodation, of regional demands and the formation, of Linguistic states were seen as more democratic because of language and religious differences.

(iii) India is country of different religions and ideologies. Still, the people have freedom to express their views and have equal representation in the decision making bodies.