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प्रश्न
State different forms of communal politics with one example each.
उत्तर
Different forms of communal politics:
(a) The expression of communal superiority in everyday beliefs
Militant religious groups are a good example of this.
(b) The desire to form a majoritarian dominance or a separate state
Separatist leaders and political parties in Jammu and Kashmir and Central India are an example of this.
(c) The use of religious symbols and leaders in politics to appeal to the voters
This technique is applied by many politicians to influence voters from the two largest religious communities in the country.
(d) In addition to all this, communal politics can take the form of communal violence and riots, like the riots in Gujarat in 2002.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Consider the following statements on the meaning of communal politics. Communal politics is based on the belief that:
Α. One religion is superior to that of others.
Β. People belonging to different religions can live together happily as equal citizens.
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.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Describe any five features of secularism in India.
Family laws deal with ______
Which of these matters deal with the ‘Family Laws’?
A communal mind often leads to a quest for political dominance of one’s ______
Some voters have more than one candidate from their caste ______
Human rights groups in our country have argued that most of the victims of the communal riot in our country are ______
Ideals and values drawn from different religions can and perhaps should play a role in ______
Communal politics is based on the idea ______
Which one of the following is the basis of communal politics?
Which one of the following laws were enacted by the Government of India in October 2005?
Mention the provisions that constitute India as a secular country.
Read the following statements and choose the correct option:
- There is no official religion in India.
- Communities have freedom to profess and practice their religion.
- State helps communities by giving aid to educational institutions run by them.
- India believes in theocracy.
