Regionalism in India is rooted in which of the following factors?

(A) Diversity of languages
(B) Diversity of cultures
(C) Diversity of castes
(D) Diversity of religions

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only

"Regionalism in India is rooted in India’s diversity of languages, cultures, tribes, and religions. It is also encouraged by the geographical concentration of these identity markers in particular regions, and fuelled by a sense of regional deprivation. Indian federalism has been a means of accommodating these regional sentiments (Bhattacharyya 2005)."

Why (C) Diversity of castes is not a primary root: While caste is an important social factor in India, it is not the primary driver of regionalism. Regionalism primarily focuses on the identity and interests of a specific geographical region, whereas caste is a more hierarchical social division within a society.