Question

Identify the different forms of communalism from the following.

• A. Majoritarian dominance
• B. Political mobilisation on religious grounds
• C. Communal harmony
• D. Religious prejudices

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Majoritarian dominance
B Political mobilisation on religious grounds
D Religious prejudices

Communalism can take different forms like majoritarian dominance, religious prejudices and stereotypes, and political mobilisation along religious lines. A communal mind often leads to a quest for political dominance of one's own religious community. For those belonging to majority community, this takes the form of majoritarian dominance. Political parties can embolden the followers of a religion against other religions through sacred symbols, religious leaders, emotional appeal, and hate speaches. Communalism can also lead to communal violence, riots and massacres. India and Pakistan suffered some of the worst communal riots at the time of the Partition.