UPSC Sociology Optional 2018 Paper I Q.8B — Types of religious practices: animism, monism...

upsc cse main — Sociology optional paper (2018), Paper I, Question 8B (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: What are sects? Discuss the role in multi-religious societies with empirical examples.

Section B

8.(b)

What are sects? Discuss the role in multi-religious societies with empirical examples.

20 Marks 250 words 8. Religion and Society b. Types of religious practices: animism, monism, pluralism, sects, cults.

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