Question

Who among the following thinkers said, "The nation..... is an imagined political community- imagined; both as, inherently limited and sovereign...."?

• A. Benedict Anderson
• B. Charles Tilly
• C. Eric Hobsbawm
• D. Miroslav Hroch

Hint:

Benedict Anderson's theory of imagined communities explains the formation of national identity and the role of shared experiences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding Benedict Anderson’s Concept of Nation.
- Benedict Anderson’s book Imagined Communities discusses the concept of a nation as an imagined political community. It emphasizes that a nation is both limited and sovereign, and this sense of belonging exists despite the fact that most of its members will never meet.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Benedict Anderson.