Theory question 106
CultismSection B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) Explain three reasons students join cults.
(b) State three government policies on cultism.
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Model answer
(a) Any three, explained:
Peer pressure from friends.
Desire for protection.
Desire for power, popularity or to be feared.
Poor parental care / broken homes.
To gain unfair advantages (grades, money).
Frustration or revenge.
(b) Any three:
Cultism is banned by law; secret cults are prohibited in schools (e.g. state anti-cultism laws).
Expulsion of students found to be cult members.
New students sign an undertaking (oath) not to join cults.
Prosecution of cultists in court.
Public enlightenment and anti-cult campaigns in schools.
Explanation
Explain each reason; state government measures, not personal advice.