18 Questions
Which factor has significantly influenced India's political culture due to its multi-religious population?
Religion
How has India's rapid economic growth impacted its political culture?
Led to increased demands for better governance and political participation
How has education impacted India's political culture?
Increased civic engagement
In Indian political culture, what does revivalism aim to achieve?
Reconnect with traditional values and beliefs
How has the colonial history of India impacted its political culture?
Shaped perspectives and ideologies
Which social factor has encouraged greater political participation in India?
Education
How can historical events and decisions shape a society’s political culture?
By impacting the political beliefs of the society
What impact does a society's diversity in religions, languages, and customs have on its political culture?
It contributes to the formation of distinct political identities
How has India's long history played a role in shaping its political culture?
By impacting how politics is conducted in the country today
Which factor is likely to have influenced a society with a large population of conservatives?
Ideological factors
What role does colonialism play in shaping a society’s political beliefs?
It can lead to the adoption of specific political ideologies
How do regional and local identities contribute to a nation's politics?
By forming distinct political identities
How did the British colonial policy contribute to the roots of communalism in India?
By creating separate administrative units for different religious or ethnic groups
What is the primary basis of communalism in Indian political culture?
Shared cultural identity
What impact did the Partition of India in 1947 have on communal divisions?
It exacerbated communal divisions
Which factor played a significant role in creating a system of privilege among different communities during British colonial rule?
Policy of religious communalism granting privileges to certain communities
What was one consequence of the British divide and rule policy regarding communalism in India?
A system where some communities had advantages over others
How did communalism persist after India's independence?
It was further fueled by the Partition of India
Test your knowledge on factors that shape a society's political culture, including historical events, decisions, and ideological beliefs like liberalism, conservatism, and socialism.
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