Question

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding communalism?

• A. Loyalty to the interest of one’s own ethnic group rather than to society as a whole.
  
• B. It leads to social tensions and religious conflicts within the country.
  
• C. It increases people's loyalty towards the nation.
• D. It leads to unity and brotherhood.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Loyalty to the interest of one’s own ethnic group rather than to society as a whole.

B It leads to social tensions and religious conflicts within the country.


Communalism has multiple meanings. One of the common meaning is loyalty to the interest of one’s own ethnic group; rather than to society as a whole. It leads to social tensions and religious conflicts and affects the unity of the country.