Per NCERT, what danger does AGGRESSIVE nationalism pose — that pluralist nationalism aims to avoid?
AAggressive nationalism is harmless because it builds unity
BPluralist nationalism endorses aggressive forms
CAggressive nationalism has no historical track record of producing conflict
DAggressive nationalism can demonise minorities, justify violence against neighbours, and lead to war + ethnic cleansing — as Europe saw in the early 20th century
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Aggressive nationalism can demonise minorities, justify violence against neighbours, and lead to war + ethnic cleansing — as Europe saw in the early 20th century
NCERT explicitly warns about aggressive nationalism's dangers (citing 20th century European history). The others ignore or invert the warning.
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