Question

Consider the following statements and pick the odd one out:

• A. Social divisions take place when social differences overlap.
• B. It is possible that a person can have multiple identities.
  
• C. India is a Union of States.
• D. Social divisions exist only in large countries like India.
  

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

India is a Union of States.

• Social division takes place when some social difference overlaps with other differences. The difference between the Blacks and Whites becomes a social division in the US because the Blacks tend to be poor, homeless and discriminated against.
  
• We have different identities in different contexts. It is possible for people from different religions to have the same caste and feel close to each other.
• India is a Union of States as mentioned in Article 1 of the Indian Constitution.
  
• Social divisions do not necessarily exist only in large countries like India.