Mains Answer Writing - 30 Oct, 2025
GS1
Art & Culture
10 marks
Discuss the factors responsible for the decline of regional languages like Dogri in India and suggest measures to preserve the country’s linguistic heritage.
Tips for your answer
- Start with context: Begin by mentioning India’s linguistic diversity (e.g., 22 scheduled languages, 19,500 dialects) and highlight Dogri as an example of an endangered regional language.
- Structure the body well: Divide it into (a) causes of decline – globalization, migration, lack of institutional support, English dominance, etc., and (b) preservation measures – education in mother tongue, digital documentation, cultural promotion, and policy implementation.
- End with a value-based conclusion: Conclude by linking linguistic preservation to India’s cultural identity and inclusivity, emphasizing the need to “decolonize linguistics” and promote regional pride.
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