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Question (21)

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Why can religion become relevant in democratic politics without necessarily becoming communal?

(A) Religious communities must always dominate politics
(B) People may raise demands related to religious interests while respecting equality
(C) Only one religion should be represented
(D) The state must establish an official religion

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Religious needs and interests can be expressed politically without treating one religion as superior or using the state to dominate others.

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Question (22)

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A political leader asks citizens to vote against members of another religion because they supposedly have different national interests. Which concept is most closely reflected?

(A) Feminism
(B) Communalism
(C) Federalism
(D) Secularism

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Communalism treats religion as the principal basis of political and social community and may create opposition between religious groups.

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Question (23)

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Which of the following is an example of religious prejudice at the everyday level?

(A) Assuming that followers of one religion are naturally dishonest
(B) Equal treatment of all religions
(C) Freedom to practise religion
(D) Protection of minority rights

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Religious stereotypes and assumptions about the superiority or inferiority of communities are forms of communal prejudice.

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Question (24)

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A country has no official religion and does not discriminate against citizens on religious grounds. Which principle does this demonstrate?

(A) Majoritarianism
(B) Secularism
(C) Communalism
(D) Casteism

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A secular state has no official religion and treats citizens equally regardless of religion.

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Question (25)

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A government takes action to prevent discrimination within a religious community while maintaining equal treatment of all religions. Which principle supports such action?

(A) Secularism
(B) Communalism
(C) Majoritarianism
(D) Patriarchy

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Secularism permits state intervention to ensure equality and prevent discrimination while respecting religious freedom.

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Question (26)

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Which sequence correctly represents increasingly serious forms of communal politics?

(A) Prejudice → political mobilisation → communal violence
(B) Violence → prejudice → religious freedom
(C) Secularism → prejudice → equality
(D) Equality → mobilisation → secularism

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Communalism can range from everyday prejudices to political mobilisation and finally communal violence.

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Question (27)

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A town has 60,000 voters. If 40% belong to a particular religious community, how many voters belong to that community?

(A) 20,000
(B) 24,000
(C) 26,000
(D) 30,000

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

40% of 60,000 = 24,000 voters.

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Question (28)

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Which statement best explains why the belief that followers of one religion always have identical interests is flawed?

(A) People have multiple identities and interests
(B) Religion has no influence on society
(C) All people follow exactly the same religion
(D) Political parties have no social basis

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

People have multiple social identities and interests, so religion cannot be assumed to determine all their interests.

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Question (29)

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A political campaign uses religious symbols and emotional appeals to gather support against another community. Which form of communal politics is this?

(A) Political mobilisation on religious lines
(B) Secular political participation
(C) Feminist mobilisation
(D) Economic planning

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Using religious symbols, leaders and emotional appeals to mobilise voters is a form of communal politics.

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Question (30)

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Which constitutional arrangement is most consistent with a secular state?

(A) One official religion with special political privileges
(B) Freedom to profess, practise and propagate religion with no religious discrimination
(C) Religious voting rights only for the majority
(D) Government control by one religious group

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Secularism provides religious freedom and prohibits discrimination on religious grounds.

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Question (21)

Why can religion become relevant in democratic politics without necessarily becoming communal?

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Question (22)

A political leader asks citizens to vote against members of another religion because they supposedly have different national interests. Which concept is most closely reflected?

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Question (23)

Which of the following is an example of religious prejudice at the everyday level?

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Question (24)

A country has no official religion and does not discriminate against citizens on religious grounds. Which principle does this demonstrate?

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Question (25)

A government takes action to prevent discrimination within a religious community while maintaining equal treatment of all religions. Which principle supports such action?

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Question (26)

Which sequence correctly represents increasingly serious forms of communal politics?

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Question (27)

A town has 60,000 voters. If 40% belong to a particular religious community, how many voters belong to that community?

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Question (28)

Which statement best explains why the belief that followers of one religion always have identical interests is flawed?

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Question (29)

A political campaign uses religious symbols and emotional appeals to gather support against another community. Which form of communal politics is this?

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Which constitutional arrangement is most consistent with a secular state?

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