Question

Which of the following definitions apply to the term 'Nationalism'?

• A. A feeling of extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy
• B. A strong belief that your own country or race is the best or most important
• C. An ideology based on the idea that the individual's loyalty and devotion to the nation-state surpass other individual or group interests
• D. A feeling of unity among the people of a religion irrespective of their gender, colour, creed, and region

Answer 1

The correct option is C An ideology based on the idea that the individual's loyalty and devotion to the nation-state surpass other individual or group interests

The term 'Nationalism' can be understood in many ways. One definition of the term refers to the feeling of loyalty and devotion to the nation, or a sense of national consciousness among people. Nations and national identity may be defined in terms of common origin, ethnicity, or cultural ties, which are all meant to surpass individual interests.