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ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science

Democracy in India - A Perspective of the Challenges Faced revision notes for ICSE Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.

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1. India as a Democratic and Federal Polity

  • India is described as the largest democracy in the world.
  • There were around 98 crore registered electors in the 2024 General election.
  • People directly elect the Lok Sabha, State Vidhan Sabhas, and local self-government bodies.
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2. Regionalism: Meaning, Causes, and Features

  • Regionalism means a strong attachment to a particular region and its interests.
  • A region is marked by common identity based on language, culture, geography, history, economy, or social composition.
  • Regionalism may have constructive and destructive forms.
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3. Linguistic Reorganisation and New States

  • Andhra Pradesh was created in 1953 by cutting a part of the Madras State.
  • The Dar Commission Report of 1949 rejected reorganisation on linguistic grounds.
  • The States Reorganisation Commission Report of 1955 led to the creation of 14 States in 1956.
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4. Major Regional Movements and Accords

  • In Maharashtra, Bal Thackeray gave the call Maharashtra for the Maharashtrians.
  • In Assam, P.K. Mohanta led the movement demanding ouster of foreigners and non-Assamese people.
  • In Darjeeling, Subhas Gheishing led the movement for Gorkhaland.

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Regionalism is the political expressionRegional parties grew stronger afterRegionalism becomes dangerous when it supportsCommunalism means blind loyalty toCasteism is blind attachment to caste

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Key topics in Democracy in India - A Perspective of the Challenges Faced include India as a Democratic and Federal Polity, Regionalism: Meaning, Causes, and Features, Linguistic Reorganisation and New States, Major Regional Movements and Accords. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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