Political Science: Gender, Religion and Caste · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
A political leader asks voters to support only candidates belonging to their own religion and claims that the interests of that religious community a…
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A political leader asks voters to support only candidates belonging to their own religion and claims that the interests of that religious community are opposed to those of all other communities. Which form of communalism is illustrated most clearly?
- A.Communalism as a belief in religious diversity
- B.Communalism as political mobilisation on religious linesCorrect answer
- C.Secularism based on equal treatment of religions
- D.Caste inequality in access to education
Solution
Communalism becomes political mobilisation when religious identity is used to unite voters and seek political support. It may involve presenting one religious community's interests as opposed to those of others.
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