Question

Choose the correct option based on the following statements.

Statement 1: Communalism was one of the reason behind the partition of India and Pakistan.
Statement 2: Communalism promotes brotherhood between religions.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
• C. Both statements are true.
• D. Both statements are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

When religious pride becomes excessive, it is dangerous. Communalism on the basis of religion was used as a weapon by the British to divide and rule India. They used the religious feelings of Hindus and Muslims to pit one community against the other. The feeling of communalism made different religions think of economic and social issues through the prism of religion. As a result of this, several riots broke out in different parts of India. Muslim groups demanded a separate nation. Due to their demands and failure to resolve communal differences, a separate nation of Pakistan was formed.