Question

Communalism affects politics in multiple ways. From the given options select the appropriate ones.

• A. Laws are formed in favor of one religion.
• B. Leaders represent all the communities equally.
• C. It leads to communal violence and riots among communities.
• D. Leaders only from one religious group are selected.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Laws are formed in favor of one religion.
C It leads to communal violence and riots among communities.
D Leaders only from one religious group are selected.

Communalism can take different forms in politics such as the laws favouring one religion over the other, communal violence and campaigns based on religion. This leads to people of one religion turn against people of other religions, which is harmful to society.