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  Robo Sons and Daughters Today morning it crossed my mind, like a passing cloud— soft, unclear, almost forgettable. And now it returns again, a little heavier, as if it wanted to be written. Robo assists and manages life for lonely souls— silent homes now hum with presence. Soon, robo becomes family, the new child in the house, not born, but brought in. Not just battery and wires sustain it— it is fed with love, with irritation, with jealousy too. Very soon, comparisons begin: “My robo is the best.” “My robo goes to school.” “My robo needs a companion… a family.” And one day, quietly— my robo spends less time with me. It seems… he is busy in his own world now. Humans will tailor-make robo, shape it in their own image— teaching it how to accept, how to reject. And in the end, they won’t create something new— they will simply recreate themselves.

    Religious Diversity in India: Concept, Characteristics, Causes of Communalism, Challenges, and the Role of Education Introduction India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world. It is the birthplace of major religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, and has also been home to Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Judaism for centuries. This rich plurality of faiths is both a defining strength and a complex challenge for Indian society. Religious diversity refers to the coexistence of multiple religious beliefs, practices, rituals, and communities within a single national framework.   Concept of Religious Diversity Religious diversity in India means that no single religion holds an exclusive claim over the nation's cultural or social life. The Constitution of India recognises this reality by declaring India a secular state, ensuring freedom of religion to all citizens. Religious diversity implies mutual respect, peacef...

  QUESTION 1 Elaborate the efforts of National Policy of Education (NPE) 1986 in addressing the unique socio-cultural diversity and challenges of the times. Introduction India in the mid-1980s was a nation grappling with deep and layered challenges — widespread illiteracy, stark regional inequalities, the marginalisation of women and disadvantaged communities, and a crisis of national cohesion in the face of extraordinary socio-cultural diversity. The National Policy on Education 1986 was formulated under Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's government as a direct and comprehensive response to these realities. It was the first major education policy after NPE 1968 and came at a time when India needed not just an educational overhaul but a social vision translated into educational practice. Background and Context The NPE 1986 was preceded by extensive national consultations and acknowledged openly that the education system had failed large sections of Indian society — particularly w...