Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Communalism can take the following forms in politics:

1. Everyday prejudices: The most common form involves religious stereotypes, prejudices and belief in the superiority of one's own religion over others.

1. Quest for political dominance: A communal mindset leads to the desire for political dominance of one's community — majoritarian dominance for the majority, or demand for a separate political unit for the minority.

1. Political mobilisation on religious lines: Using sacred symbols, religious leaders and emotional appeals to unite followers of one religion in the political arena, especially during elections.

1. Communal violence: The most extreme form — riots and massacres, as seen during Partition and in post-Independence India.

(Any three of the above four points are sufficient.)

Source: Chapter 3, Religion, Communalism and Politics — Communalism section

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The textbook lists four forms of communalism explicitly. Since this is a 3-mark question asking for "three," you need any three well-stated points. Each point should be named and briefly explained. Avoid just listing names without explanation — examiners expect one-line elaboration per point. Do not confuse "communalism" with "secularism."