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‘What is Sanskritisation?’ Read answers of a UPSC topper

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IAS Prakhar Jain

Prakhar Jain, haling from Lalitpur, UP, achieved an incredible 90th rank in UPSC 2020. Let’s read some interesting questions that were asked from him during the interview stage. 
 

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Ques- What is Sanskritisation?

Ans- When people from socio-economically weaker backgrounds adopt alternative customs in an effort to improve their status in the community, it is called Sanskritisation.

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Ques- How can the UP government

achieve the target of reaching one trillion GDP?
 

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Prakhar Jain's answer

The UP government must focus on improving law and order and infrastructure, which would attract investors. Expressways can also help improve connectivity, leading to growth. 
 

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Ques- What was the significance of social media during the pandemic?

Ans- Social media served as a platform for people to offer assistance to one another. However, there were also instances of people spreading fake news. 
 

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Ques- What blog would you write on IIT Kanpur?

Ans- I would highlight the features such as the availability of aero strip, SAMTEL facility and an incubation centre at IIT Kanpur. 

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