Which among the following statement explains 'communalism'?

Believing in god and religion.

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Opposing the neighbouring countries.

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Excessive affinity to one's own religion

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Disbelief in all the religions.

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Solution

The correct option is C Excessive affinity to one's own religion
A feeling of superiority of one’s own religion over the others and fighting only for the sake of religion is known as communalism. It divides the people on the basis of religion and hinders National Integration.

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Which among the following statements about India’s Constitution is wrong? It

(a) prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion

(b) gives official status to one religion

(d) ensures equality of citizens within religious communities

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