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What is communalism?

1

Unity of all religions

2

Political dominance based on religion

3

Separation of state from religion

4

Respect for all religious practices

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Answer

B. Political dominance based on religion

Solution:

Communalism refers to a political approach where religious identity is the principal basis for social organization, often leading to political exclusion or dominance. Options 0, 2, and 3 do not represent communalism accurately.

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