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WorksheetsNations and Nationalism
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a 'nation- state'?
A political unit with well defined delineated boundaries and characteristics of unity, strength, cooperation and a single government
A community of people formed on the basis of a common language, history, ethnicity, a common culture and, in many cases, a shared territory
What do you understand by the term 'nation'?
A group of people with common language, common religion, race and/ or descent held together by links of family, tribe or clan
An imagined community held together by collective beliefs, aspirations and imagination of its members
Neither descent, nor language, nor religion or ethinicity can claim to be a common factor in nationalisms all over the world. India is a true example of the same. Comment.
True
False
The term 'nationalism' implies,
Favoring the ideas of extreme patriotism and aggression toward other countries
Thee individual and regional interests of the groups of people living within the country
It is the feeling which attaches the people for the national honour, national glory, national cause, national interests
"A nation exists when its members believe they belong together."
Which of the following is an appropriate example of the above?
Colonialism
Two Nation Theory
Identify the positive effect of nationalism.
Creates xenophobia
Leads people to believe their nation is better than other nations
Infringes on rights of others
Promotes sense of identity and pride, unites people
The history of a nation helps to develop
Sense of continuing historical identity
Racial superiority
Regionalism
Political differences
Identify an option which is not the symbol of Indian nationalism
National Anthem
Republic Day parade
National flag
Communal violence
The true test of loyalty to one's nation lies in
Recognition of the obligations framework
Dedicated service to nation
It is ideal to imagine the nation in terms of its
Cultural Identity
Political Identity
Identity of Descent
Linguistic Identity
