UPSC Sociology Optional 2024 Paper I Q.7B — Types of religious practices: animism, monism...

upsc cse main — Sociology optional paper (2024), Paper I, Question 7B (20 marks, about 250 words).

Section: Section B | Type: Optional question

Syllabus mapping: Chapter 8 — Religion and Society | Topic b — Types of religious practices: animism, monism, pluralism, sects, cults..

Question: How do you understand the phenomena of the mushrooming of sects and cults in contemporary society? Discuss the factors responsible for the trend.

Section B

7.(b)

How do you understand the phenomena of the mushrooming of sects and cults in contemporary society? Discuss the factors responsible for the trend.

20 Marks 250 words Religion and Society Types of religious practices: animism, monism, pluralism, sects, cults.

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