Question

Which of the following statements about Communalism are correct?
(A) Communal means something related to a community.
(B) Communalism is about religion, not politics.
(C) A devout believer may or may not be communal.
(D) Communalism results in constructing identity of large and diverse groups as singular and homogeneous.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (A), (C) and (D) only
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine which statements about Communalism are correct, we need to carefully evaluate each given statement in the context of sociology: 

(A) Communal means something related to a community.
This statement is correct. "Communal" typically refers to things pertaining to a community or a group.

(B) Communalism is about religion, not politics.
This statement is incorrect. Communalism is often an interplay of religion and politics, as it involves constructing political identity based on religion.

(C) A devout believer may or may not be communal.
This statement is correct. Being devout pertains to one's level of religious faith or practice, whereas communalism involves specific political and social actions, hence they can be independent.

(D) Communalism results in constructing identity of large and diverse groups as singular and homogeneous.
This statement is correct. Communalism tends to simplify complex social identities into singular, homogeneous groups, often for political leverage.

Based on this analysis, the correct combination of statements is (A), (C), and (D) only.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Option 3: (A), (C), and (D). Here is the detailed explanation for each statement:

Statement A: True. Communal means something related to a community. This is a basic definition of the term "communal" .

Statement B: False. Communalism is not just about religion; it is deeply intertwined with politics. Communalism often involves the use of religious or ethnic identities for political purposes, leading to social and political divisions .

Statement C: True. A devout believer may or may not be communal. Being devout in one's religious beliefs does not necessarily mean that a person will engage in communalism, which involves using religious identity to create or exacerbate divisions .

Statement D: True. Communalism results in constructing the identity of large and diverse groups as singular and homogeneous. This simplification can lead to the overlooking of individual differences and the promotion of a singular identity based on religion or ethnicity .

Therefore, the correct statements about communalism are (A), (C), and (D), making Option 3 the right choice.