Nation Building and Challenges in India Quiz

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What is the term 'Nation' defined as?

  • A group of people with similar economic status
  • A geographical area with defined borders
  • A political entity with a centralized government
  • A community of people sharing common language, culture, ethnicity, descent, and history (correct)

Which factor is identified as a hindrance to Nation building in India?

  • Regionalism (correct)
  • Urbanization
  • Industrialization
  • Globalization

What is a major challenge to Nation building in India related to religion?

  • Religious homogeneity
  • Atheism gaining popularity
  • Conflict among followers of different religions (correct)
  • Lack of religious diversity

What is the process of 'Nation building'?

<p>Tying together the people of a country into a unified whole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a barrier among people in India that is associated with 'Linguism'?

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Flashcards

Nation

A community of people sharing common language, culture, ethnicity, descent, and history.

Nation building

Tying together the people of a country into a unified whole.

Religious conflict in Nation building (India)

Conflict among followers of different religions.

Regionalism

A devotion to the interests of a particular region or regions.

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Linguism in India

The existence of a large number of languages being spoken which can be a barrier among people.

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Study Notes

Nation and Nation Building

  • A nation is a community of people who share a common identity, culture, and history, and are often bound together by a shared sense of nationality.

Hindrances to Nation Building in India

  • Caste system is a major hindrance to nation building in India, as it creates social divisions and hinders social mobility.
  • Communalism is a major challenge to nation building in India, as it creates tensions and conflicts between different religious groups.

Process of Nation Building

  • Nation building is the process of creating a national identity and fostering a sense of unity and belonging among citizens, often through the development of institutions, policies, and cultural practices.

Barrier associated with Linguism

  • Language differences are a barrier among people in India, as people speaking different languages may have difficulty communicating with each other and may identify more strongly with their language group than with the nation as a whole.

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