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18 August 2026

Political discourse on 'dimagi Naxals'

The linguistic demographic shifts in Assam provide useful context for understanding regionalism and population issues, while the political rhetoric regarding 'dimagi Naxals' is excluded as it constitutes transient political discourse.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The term 'dimagi Naxal' was used in an Independence Day address to describe a specific category of intellectual discourse.
  • Census process 2026: Data collection is foundational for national planning and understanding ethno-religious demographics.
  • Assam language trends: Assamese mother tongue speakers declined from 59.53% (1971) to 48.38% (2011).
  • Bengali speakers in Assam increased from 19.7% (1971) to 28.91% (2011).
  • Hindi speakers in Assam increased from 5.42% (1971) to 6.73% (2011).
  • Factors for linguistic shifts include migration, tribal groups (Bodos, Karbis, Misings) asserting their own languages, and historical assimilation patterns.
  • Na-Axomiyas (neo-Assamese): Bengali-origin migrants who historically adopted the Assamese language, significantly boosting Assamese-speaking population figures between 1931 and 1971.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Political discourse on 'dimaagi Naxals', which has been running since 18 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the decadal Census in shaping socio-economic policy and managing the ethno-religious diversity of Indian states. 150 words
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  2. The decline in the percentage of speakers of a state's primary language often triggers debates on cultural identity and demographic shifts. Analyze the challenges of balancing linguistic assimilation with the constitutional protection of diverse tribal and regional identities in India. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following factors has contributed to the changing linguistic composition of Assam as observed in census data since 1971?

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