• UGI USER
  • Jun 17, 2024
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“NCERT’S REVISED POLITICAL SCIENCE TEXTBOOK EMPHASIZES HISTORICAL STRUCTURES”

Why in the news?

  • Latest Class 12 political science textbook refers to the demolished Babri Masjid as ‘three-domed structure’, citing experts and SC order.
  • NCERT defends changes, emphasizes on avoiding content that may create ‘violent and depressed’ citizens.
source:worldatlas

Key facts about Ayodhya:

  • Geography: Located on the banks of the Sarayu River.
  • Ancient Capital: Was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala.
  • Vedic Description: Described in Atharva Veda as a city built by gods, as prosperous as paradise.
  • Sacred City: Known as a sacred city in Hinduism, birthplace of Lord Rama.
  • Interreligious Site: Once had the Mughal-era Babri Masjid, destroyed in 1992 amid tensions.
  • Pilgrimage Site: Considered one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
  • Ram Mandir: The city is deeply connected with the mythology and legends of Lord Rama and is home to the Ram Mandir.
About National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT):

  • Established: 1961.
  • Objective: Assist in qualitative improvement of school education in India.
  • Role: Develop and publish model textbooks, supplementary materials, educational kits.
  • Coverage: Academic course content for classes 1 to 12.
  • Under: Government of India (Ministry of Education)
  • Autonomy: An autonomous body formed by the Government of India.

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