Question

In the context of Savarkar’s idea of Hindutva, identify the incorrect statement.

• A. Savarkar did not identify India in terms of territorial or political nationalism.
• B. His definition of Hindutva included the faiths that had an origin outside the territorial geography of India.
• C. An essential of Hindutva is the existence of a common culture.
• D. He identified India in religio-cultural terms, with a distinct civilizational boundary.

Hint:

Savarkar’s Hindutva emphasizes territorial, cultural, and civilizational unity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Savarkar’s idea of Hindutva was territorially and culturally rooted in the subcontinent. Faiths originating outside India were not included in his definition.