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Standard X
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Forms of Communalism
When a religi...
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When a religious group in majority is entitled to a certain degree of primacy over other religions, it is called majoritarian dominance.

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The correct option is A True

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a.One religion is superior to that of others.
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Which of the following terms applies to the actions of the government in this case? Select the most appropriate option.
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C. Followers of a particular religion constitute one community.

D. State power cannot be used to establish the domination of one religious group over others.

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One religious community
does not dominate another.
The State does not enforce
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take away the religious
freedom of individuals
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