Communalism, regionalism & secularism

Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer. (Answer in 250 words)

Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue. (Answer in 150 words)

What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism? (Answer in 150 words)

How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)

'Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.' Argue by giving suitable illustrations. (Answer in 250 words)

Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India. (250 words)

What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.

How do the Indian debates on secularism differ from the debates in the West?

Growing feeling of regionalism is an important factor in generation of demand for a separate State. Discuss. (200 words)