Test: National Integration - UPSC MCQ

In India, the ideal of 'unity in diversity' has been adopted, where national integration refers to Indianisation, and every citizen is expected to put their Indian identity before any other.

The British adopted the policy of 'divide and rule,' which created divisions among different groups and faiths in India, making it difficult for national integration to be achieved.

The State Reorganisation Act, 1956 aimed at creating states on linguistic grounds, hoping that recognizing cultural traits would pave the way for national integration and unity.

Regionalism refers to subnationalism, where people demand the preference of their region as against the country as a whole, which can hinder national integration.

Linguism refers to efforts to promote one's mother tongue as well as efforts to destroy the basis of a multilingual society, and it can hinder national integration.

Territoriality is an important prerequisite for national integration, as modern politics requires independent units with sovereign and plenary jurisdiction, thus making 'state building' essential for 'nation building.'

The culture of people, which includes language, script, customs, ideas, and the whole way of life, plays an important role in achieving national integration.

Elite-mass linkage is a must for national integration, as it helps in bridging the gap between different segments of society and promoting unity.

Emotional and psychological integration is essential for national integration, as it helps in fostering a sense of nationalism among the citizens of the country.

The National Integration Council aims to promote the guiding principles of the idea of India, which include unity in diversity, inclusiveness, equal rights for all, and the philosophy of coexistence and tolerance.