alleryCommunalism in politics can take many forms. Which of these is the most extreme?
ACommunal violence, riots and massacre
BCommunal mobilisation around symbols and emotional appeals
CA communal political party
DBelief in the superiority of one's own religion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Communal violence, riots and massacre
1. The chapter lists graded forms of communalism in politics.
2. Communal violence, riots and massacre is the most extreme form.
3. Partition of India was the most horrific example in our history.
_Source: syllabus Polity, Ch 3 "Gender Religion and Caste"_
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