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Class 11 Political Science: Nationalism — Chapter Question Set

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About 35 min readChapter 7: NationalismUpdated 10 Sep 2026

Section A

1-Mark Questions

Objective questions · 1 mark each.

Question 1: Chapter 7 _____ chapter will intr oduce and discuss the ideas of nationalism and nation. a) Nationalism Overview This b) its claims and aspirations c) of nation and nationalism d) and limitations of nationalism

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a) Nationalism Overview This — The textbook states: Chapter 7 Nationalism Overview This chapter will intr oduce and discuss the ideas of nationalism and nation.

Question 2: Our concern will be not so much to understand why nationalism has arisen, or what functions it serves; rather our concern would be to think carefully about nationalism and assess _____. a) of nation and nationalism b) and limitations of nationalism c) between democracy and nationalism d) its claims and aspirations

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d) its claims and aspirations — The textbook states: Our concern will be not so much to understand why nationalism has arisen, or what functions it serves; rather our concern would be to think carefully about nationalism and assess its claims and aspirations.

Question 3: After studying this chapter you should be able to: /box3understand the concepts _____. a) between democracy and nationalism b) 7.1 c) of nation and nationalism d) and limitations of nationalism

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c) of nation and nationalism — The textbook states: After studying this chapter you should be able to: /box3understand the concepts of nation and nationalism.

Question 4: /box3acknowledge the strengths _____. a) INTRODUCING NATIONALISM If b) and limitations of nationalism c) between democracy and nationalism d) 7.1

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b) and limitations of nationalism — The textbook states: /box3acknowledge the strengths and limitations of nationalism.

Question 5: /box3appreciate the need for ensuring a link _____. a) between democracy and nationalism b) 7.1 c) INTRODUCING NATIONALISM If d) to take a quick poll of what people commonly

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a) between democracy and nationalism — The textbook states: /box3appreciate the need for ensuring a link between democracy and nationalism.

Question 6: NationalismNationalism Political Theory 98 _____ INTRODUCING NATIONALISM If we were to take a quick poll of what people commonly understand by the term nationalism we are likely to get responses which talk about patriotism, national flags, sacrificing for the country, and the like. a) INTRODUCING NATIONALISM If b) to take a quick poll of what people commonly c) likely to get responses which talk about patr d) 7.1

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d) 7.1 — The textbook states: NationalismNationalism Political Theory 98 7.1 INTRODUCING NATIONALISM If we were to take a quick poll of what people commonly understand by the term nationalism we are likely to get responses which talk about patriotism, national flags, sacrificing for the country, and the like.

Question 7: The Republic Day parade in _____ is a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and it brings out the sense of power, strength, as well as diversity which many associate with the Indian nation. a) to take a quick poll of what people commonly b) likely to get responses which talk about patr c) Delhi d) INTRODUCING NATIONALISM If

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c) Delhi — The textbook states: The Republic Day parade in Delhi is a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and it brings out the sense of power, strength, as well as diversity which many associate with the Indian nation.

Question 8: But if we try to go deeper we will find that it is _____ccepted definition of the ter m nationalism. a) Delhi b) difficult to arrive at a precise and widely a c) to take a quick poll of what people commonly d) likely to get responses which talk about patr

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b) difficult to arrive at a precise and widely a — The textbook states: But if we try to go deeper we will find that it is difficult to arrive at a precise and widely accepted definition of the ter m nationalism.

Question 9: This need not mean that we _____. a) should abandon the effort b) likely to get responses which talk about patr c) Delhi d) Indian

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a) should abandon the effort — The textbook states: This need not mean that we should abandon the effort.

Question 10: Nationalism needs to be studied because it plays such an important _____. a) Delhi b) Indian c) a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and i d) role in world affairs

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d) role in world affairs — The textbook states: Nationalism needs to be studied because it plays such an important role in world affairs.

Question 11: During the last two centuries or more, nationalism has emerged as one of the most compelling of political creeds which has _____. a) a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and i b) difficult to arrive at a precise and widely a c) helped to shape history d) Indian

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c) helped to shape history — The textbook states: During the last two centuries or more, nationalism has emerged as one of the most compelling of political creeds which has helped to shape history.

Question 12: It has inspired intense loyalties as _____. a) should abandon the effort b) well as deep hatreds c) a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and i d) difficult to arrive at a precise and widely a

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b) well as deep hatreds — The textbook states: It has inspired intense loyalties as well as deep hatreds.

Question 13: It has united people as well as divided them, helped to liberate them from oppr essive rule as well as been the cause of conflict _____. a) and bitterness and wars b) difficult to arrive at a precise and widely a c) should abandon the effort d) role in world affairs

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a) and bitterness and wars — The textbook states: It has united people as well as divided them, helped to liberate them from oppr essive rule as well as been the cause of conflict and bitterness and wars.

Question 14: It has been a factor in the break up _____. a) should abandon the effort b) role in world affairs c) helped to shape history d) of empires and states

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d) of empires and states — The textbook states: It has been a factor in the break up of empires and states.

Question 15: Nationalist struggles have contributed to the drawing and redrawing of the boundaries _____. a) helped to shape history b) well as deep hatreds c) of states and empires d) role in world affairs

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c) of states and empires — The textbook states: Nationalist struggles have contributed to the drawing and redrawing of the boundaries of states and empires.

Question 16: At present a large part of the world is _____ the process of re-ordering of state boundaries has not come to an end and separatist struggles within existing states are common. a) and bitterness and wars b) divided into different nation-states although c) helped to shape history d) well as deep hatreds

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b) divided into different nation-states although — The textbook states: At present a large part of the world is divided into different nation-states although the process of re-ordering of state boundaries has not come to an end and separatist struggles within existing states are common.

Question 17: For instance, in the nineteenth century _____, it led to the unification of a number of small kingdoms into larger nation-states. a) Europe b) well as deep hatreds c) and bitterness and wars d) of empires and states

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a) Europe — The textbook states: For instance, in the nineteenth century Europe, it led to the unification of a number of small kingdoms into larger nation-states.

Question 18: The present day _____ and Italian states were formed through such a process of unification and consolidation. a) and bitterness and wars b) of empires and states c) of states and empires d) German

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d) German — The textbook states: The present day German and Italian states were formed through such a process of unification and consolidation.

Question 19: A large number of new states were also founded in _____. a) of states and empires b) divided into different nation-states although c) Latin America d) of empires and states

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c) Latin America — The textbook states: A large number of new states were also founded in Latin America.

Question 20: Along with the consolidation of state boundaries, local dialects and local loyalties were _____ies and common languages. a) common b) also gradually consolidated into state loyalt c) of states and empires d) divided into different nation-states although

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b) also gradually consolidated into state loyalt — The textbook states: Along with the consolidation of state boundaries, local dialects and local loyalties were also gradually consolidated into state loyalties and common languages.

Question 21: The people of the new states acquired a new political identity which was _____. a) based on membership of the nation-state b) divided into different nation-states although c) common d) Europe

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a) based on membership of the nation-state — The textbook states: The people of the new states acquired a new political identity which was based on membership of the nation-state.

Question 22: We have seen a similar pr ocess of consolidation taking place in our own country in the _____. a) common b) Europe c) German d) last century or more

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d) last century or more — The textbook states: We have seen a similar pr ocess of consolidation taking place in our own country in the last century or more.

Question 23: But nationalism also accompanied and contributed to the break up of large empires such as the _____-Hungarian and Russian NationalismNationalism Political Theory 99 empires in the early twentieth century in Europe as well as the break-up of the British, French, Dutch and Portuguese empires in Asia and Africa. a) German b) Italian c) Austro d) Europe

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c) Austro — The textbook states: But nationalism also accompanied and contributed to the break up of large empires such as the Austro-Hungarian and Russian NationalismNationalism Political Theory 99 empires in the early twentieth century in Europe as well as the break-up of the British, French, Dutch and Portuguese empires in Asia and Africa.

Question 24: The struggle for freedom from colonial rule by _____ and other former colonies were nationalist struggles, inspired by the desire to establish nation-states which would be independent of foreign control. a) formed through such a process of unification b) India c) German d) Italian

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b) India — The textbook states: The struggle for freedom from colonial rule by India and other former colonies were nationalist struggles, inspired by the desire to establish nation-states which would be independent of foreign control.

Question 25: The process of redrawing state boundaries _____. a) continues to take place b) Italian c) formed through such a process of unification d) Latin America

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a) continues to take place — The textbook states: The process of redrawing state boundaries continues to take place.

Question 26: Today, in many parts of the world we witness nationalist struggles that threaten _____. a) formed through such a process of unification b) Latin America c) also founded in Latin America d) to divide existing states

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d) to divide existing states — The textbook states: Today, in many parts of the world we witness nationalist struggles that threaten to divide existing states.

Question 27: Such separatist movements have developed among the _____ in Canada, the Basques in northern Spain, the Kurds in Turkey and Iraq, and the Tamils in Sri Lanka, among others. a) also founded in Latin America b) also gradually consolidated into state loyalt c) Quebecois d) Latin America

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c) Quebecois — The textbook states: Such separatist movements have developed among the Quebecois in Canada, the Basques in northern Spain, the Kurds in Turkey and Iraq, and the Tamils in Sri Lanka, among others.

Question 28: The language of nationalism is also used by some groups in _____. a) based on membership of the nation-state b) India c) also founded in Latin America d) also gradually consolidated into state loyalt

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b) India — The textbook states: The language of nationalism is also used by some groups in India.

Question 29: Arab nationalism today may hope to unite Arab countries in a pan Arab union but separatist movements like the _____ or Kurds struggle to divide existing states. a) Basques b) also gradually consolidated into state loyalt c) based on membership of the nation-state d) last century or more

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a) Basques — The textbook states: Arab nationalism today may hope to unite Arab countries in a pan Arab union but separatist movements like the Basques or Kurds struggle to divide existing states.

Question 30: We may all agr ee that nationalism is _____. a) based on membership of the nation-state b) last century or more c) Austro d) a power ful force in the world even today

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d) a power ful force in the world even today — The textbook states: We may all agr ee that nationalism is a power ful force in the world even today.

Question 31: But it is _____ing the definition of terms like nation or nationalism. a) Austro b) Hungarian c) more dif ficult to arrive at agreement regard d) last century or more

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c) more dif ficult to arrive at agreement regard — The textbook states: But it is more dif ficult to arrive at agreement regarding the definition of terms like nation or nationalism.

Question 32: Why do people for m nations and to _____ a) Russian NationalismNationalism Political Theory b) what do nations aspire? c) Austro d) Hungarian

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b) what do nations aspire? — The textbook states: Why do people for m nations and to what do nations aspire?

Question 33: Why ar e people r eady to sacrifice and even _____ a) die for their nation? b) Hungarian c) Russian NationalismNationalism Political Theory d) British

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a) die for their nation? — The textbook states: Why ar e people r eady to sacrifice and even die for their nation?

Question 34: Why, and in what way, are _____ehood? a) Russian NationalismNationalism Political Theory b) British c) French d) claims to nationhood linked to claims to stat

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d) claims to nationhood linked to claims to stat — The textbook states: Why, and in what way, are claims to nationhood linked to claims to statehood?

Question 35: Do nations have a right to _____ a) French b) Dutch c) statehood or national self-determination? d) British

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c) statehood or national self-determination? — The textbook states: Do nations have a right to statehood or national self-determination?

Question 36: Or can the claims of nationalism be met _____ a) Portuguese b) without conceding separate statehood? c) French d) Dutch

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b) without conceding separate statehood? — The textbook states: Or can the claims of nationalism be met without conceding separate statehood?

Question 37: In this chapter we will explore _____. a) some of these issues b) Dutch c) Portuguese d) Asia

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a) some of these issues — The textbook states: In this chapter we will explore some of these issues.

Question 38: In this age of globalisation, the world is _____. a) Portuguese b) Asia c) Africa d) shrinking

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d) shrinking — The textbook states: In this age of globalisation, the world is shrinking.

Question 39: You can see this when _____ team goes out to play cricket. a) Africa b) India c) Indian d) Asia

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c) Indian — The textbook states: You can see this when Indian team goes out to play cricket.

Question 40: Or when you discover that _____ living abroad still watch Bollywood films. a) nationalist struggles b) Indians c) Africa d) India

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b) Indians — The textbook states: Or when you discover that Indians living abroad still watch Bollywood films.

Question 41: 99 NationalismNationalism Political Theory _____ 7.2 NATIONS AND NATIONALISM A nation is not any casual collection of people. a) 100 b) India c) nationalist struggles d) continues to take place

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a) 100 — The textbook states: 99 NationalismNationalism Political Theory 100 7.2 NATIONS AND NATIONALISM A nation is not any casual collection of people.

Question 42: At the same time it is _____es found in human society. a) nationalist struggles b) continues to take place c) to divide existing states d) also different from other groups or communiti

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d) also different from other groups or communiti — The textbook states: At the same time it is also different from other groups or communities found in human society.

Question 43: It is _____ace-to-face relationships with each member having direct personal knowledge of the identity and character of others. a) to divide existing states b) Quebecois c) different from the family which is based on f d) continues to take place

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c) different from the family which is based on f — The textbook states: It is different from the family which is based on face-to-face relationships with each member having direct personal knowledge of the identity and character of others.

Question 44: It is _____r kinship groups in which ties of marriage and descent link members to each other so that even if we do not personally know all the members we can, if need be, trace the links that bind them to us. a) Canada b) also different from tribes and clans and othe c) to divide existing states d) Quebecois

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b) also different from tribes and clans and othe — The textbook states: It is also different from tribes and clans and other kinship groups in which ties of marriage and descent link members to each other so that even if we do not personally know all the members we can, if need be, trace the links that bind them to us.

Question 45: But as a member of a nation we may never come face to face with most of our fellow nationals nor need we share ties _____. a) of descent with them b) Quebecois c) Canada d) Basques

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a) of descent with them — The textbook states: But as a member of a nation we may never come face to face with most of our fellow nationals nor need we share ties of descent with them.

Question 46: It is _____d by a group who share certain features such as descent, or language, or religion or ethnicity. a) Canada b) Basques c) Spain d) commonly believed that nations are constitute

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d) commonly believed that nations are constitute — The textbook states: It is commonly believed that nations are constituted by a group who share certain features such as descent, or language, or religion or ethnicity.

Question 47: But ther e is _____h is present in all nations. a) Spain b) Kurds c) in fact no common set of characteristics whic d) Basques

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c) in fact no common set of characteristics whic — The textbook states: But ther e is in fact no common set of characteristics which is present in all nations.

Question 48: Many nations do not have a common language, _____ is an example here. a) Turkey b) Canada c) Spain d) Kurds

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b) Canada — The textbook states: Many nations do not have a common language, Canada is an example here.

Question 49: Canada includes _____ speaking as well as French speaking peoples. a) English b) Kurds c) Turkey d) Iraq

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a) English — The textbook states: Canada includes English speaking as well as French speaking peoples.

Question 50: India also has a large number of languages which are _____nt communities. a) Turkey b) Iraq c) Tamils d) spoken in dif ferent r egions and by dif fere

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d) spoken in dif ferent r egions and by dif fere — The textbook states: India also has a large number of languages which are spoken in dif ferent r egions and by dif ferent communities.

Section B2

2-Mark Questions

Short-answer questions · 2 marks each.

Question 51: What does the textbook explain about Chapter 7 Nationalism Overview This chapter will intr oduce and discus?

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Chapter 7 Nationalism Overview This chapter will intr oduce and discuss the ideas of nationalism and nation.

Question 52: What does the textbook explain about Our concern will be not so much to understand why nationalism has aris?

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Question 53: What does the textbook explain about After studying this chapter you should be able to: /box3understand the?

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After studying this chapter you should be able to: /box3understand the concepts of nation and nationalism.

Question 54: What does the textbook explain about /box3acknowledge the strengths and limitations of nationalism?

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/box3acknowledge the strengths and limitations of nationalism.

Question 55: What does the textbook explain about /box3appreciate the need for ensuring a link between democracy and nat?

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/box3appreciate the need for ensuring a link between democracy and nationalism.

Question 56: What does the textbook explain about NationalismNationalism Political Theory 98 7.1 INTRODUCING NATIONALISM?

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Question 57: What does the textbook explain about The Republic Day parade in Delhi is a striking symbol of Indian nation?

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The Republic Day parade in Delhi is a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and it brings out the sense of power, strength, as well as diversity which many associate with the Indian nation.

Question 58: What does the textbook explain about But if we try to go deeper we will find that it is difficult to arrive?

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But if we try to go deeper we will find that it is difficult to arrive at a precise and widely accepted definition of the ter m nationalism.

Question 59: What does the textbook explain about This need not mean that we should abandon the effort?

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This need not mean that we should abandon the effort.

Question 60: What does the textbook explain about Nationalism needs to be studied because it plays such an important rol?

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Nationalism needs to be studied because it plays such an important role in world affairs.

Question 61: What does the textbook explain about During the last two centuries or more, nationalism has emerged as one?

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During the last two centuries or more, nationalism has emerged as one of the most compelling of political creeds which has helped to shape history.

Question 62: What does the textbook explain about It has inspired intense loyalties as well as deep hatreds?

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It has inspired intense loyalties as well as deep hatreds.

Question 63: What does the textbook explain about It has united people as well as divided them, helped to liberate them?

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It has united people as well as divided them, helped to liberate them from oppr essive rule as well as been the cause of conflict and bitterness and wars.

Question 64: What does the textbook explain about It has been a factor in the break up of empires and states?

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It has been a factor in the break up of empires and states.

Question 65: What does the textbook explain about Nationalist struggles have contributed to the drawing and redrawing of?

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Nationalist struggles have contributed to the drawing and redrawing of the boundaries of states and empires.

Section B3

3-Mark Questions

Short-answer questions · 3 marks each.

Question 66: What does the textbook explain about At present a large part of the world is divided into different nation-?

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At present a large part of the world is divided into different nation-states although the process of re-ordering of state boundaries has not come to an end and separatist struggles within existing states are common.

Question 67: What does the textbook explain about For instance, in the nineteenth century Europe, it led to the unificat?

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For instance, in the nineteenth century Europe, it led to the unification of a number of small kingdoms into larger nation-states.

Question 68: What does the textbook explain about The present day German and Italian states were formed through such a p?

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The present day German and Italian states were formed through such a process of unification and consolidation.

Question 69: What does the textbook explain about A large number of new states were also founded in Latin America?

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A large number of new states were also founded in Latin America.

Question 70: What does the textbook explain about Along with the consolidation of state boundaries, local dialects and l?

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Along with the consolidation of state boundaries, local dialects and local loyalties were also gradually consolidated into state loyalties and common languages.

Question 71: What does the textbook explain about The people of the new states acquired a new political identity which w?

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The people of the new states acquired a new political identity which was based on membership of the nation-state.

Question 72: What does the textbook explain about We have seen a similar pr ocess of consolidation taking place in our o?

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We have seen a similar pr ocess of consolidation taking place in our own country in the last century or more.

Question 73: What does the textbook explain about But nationalism also accompanied and contributed to the break up of la?

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But nationalism also accompanied and contributed to the break up of large empires such as the Austro-Hungarian and Russian NationalismNationalism Political Theory 99 empires in the early twentieth century in Europe as well as the break-up of the British, French, Dutch and Portuguese empires in Asia and Africa.

Question 74: What does the textbook explain about The struggle for freedom from colonial rule by India and other former?

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The struggle for freedom from colonial rule by India and other former colonies were nationalist struggles, inspired by the desire to establish nation-states which would be independent of foreign control.

Question 75: What does the textbook explain about The process of redrawing state boundaries continues to take place?

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The process of redrawing state boundaries continues to take place.

Section C

5-Mark Questions

Broad-answer questions · 5 marks each.

Question 76: Explain the textbook discussion of Chapter 7 Nationalism Overview This chapter will intr oduce and discus and its geographical significance.

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Chapter 7 Nationalism Overview This chapter will intr oduce and discuss the ideas of nationalism and nation. Chapter 7 Nationalism Overview This chapter will intr oduce and discuss the ideas of nationalism and nation. Our concern will be not so much to understand why nationalism has arisen, or what functions it serves; rather our concern would be to think carefully about nationalism and assess its claims and aspirations. After studying this chapter you should be able to: /box3understand the concepts of nation and nationalism.

Question 77: Explain the textbook discussion of Our concern will be not so much to understand why nationalism has aris and its geographical significance.

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Our concern will be not so much to understand why nationalism has arisen, or what functions it serves; rather our concern would be to think carefully about nationalism and assess its claims and aspirations. Chapter 7 Nationalism Overview This chapter will intr oduce and discuss the ideas of nationalism and nation. Our concern will be not so much to understand why nationalism has arisen, or what functions it serves; rather our concern would be to think carefully about nationalism and assess its claims and aspirations. After studying this chapter you should be able to: /box3understand the concepts of nation and nationalism. /box3acknowledge the strengths and limitations of nationalism.

Question 78: Explain the textbook discussion of After studying this chapter you should be able to: /box3understand the and its geographical significance.

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After studying this chapter you should be able to: /box3understand the concepts of nation and nationalism. Our concern will be not so much to understand why nationalism has arisen, or what functions it serves; rather our concern would be to think carefully about nationalism and assess its claims and aspirations. After studying this chapter you should be able to: /box3understand the concepts of nation and nationalism. /box3acknowledge the strengths and limitations of nationalism. /box3appreciate the need for ensuring a link between democracy and nationalism.

Question 79: Explain the textbook discussion of /box3acknowledge the strengths and limitations of nationalism and its geographical significance.

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/box3acknowledge the strengths and limitations of nationalism. After studying this chapter you should be able to: /box3understand the concepts of nation and nationalism. /box3acknowledge the strengths and limitations of nationalism. /box3appreciate the need for ensuring a link between democracy and nationalism. NationalismNationalism Political Theory 98 7.1 INTRODUCING NATIONALISM If we were to take a quick poll of what people commonly understand by the term nationalism we are likely to get responses which talk about patriotism, national flags, sacrificing for the country, and the like.

Question 80: Explain the textbook discussion of /box3appreciate the need for ensuring a link between democracy and nat and its geographical significance.

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/box3appreciate the need for ensuring a link between democracy and nationalism. /box3acknowledge the strengths and limitations of nationalism. /box3appreciate the need for ensuring a link between democracy and nationalism. NationalismNationalism Political Theory 98 7.1 INTRODUCING NATIONALISM If we were to take a quick poll of what people commonly understand by the term nationalism we are likely to get responses which talk about patriotism, national flags, sacrificing for the country, and the like. The Republic Day parade in Delhi is a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and it brings out the sense of power, strength, as well as diversity which many associate with the Indian nation.

Question 81: Explain the textbook discussion of NationalismNationalism Political Theory 98 7.1 INTRODUCING NATIONALISM and its geographical significance.

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NationalismNationalism Political Theory 98 7.1 INTRODUCING NATIONALISM If we were to take a quick poll of what people commonly understand by the term nationalism we are likely to get responses which talk about patriotism, national flags, sacrificing for the country, and the like. /box3appreciate the need for ensuring a link between democracy and nationalism. NationalismNationalism Political Theory 98 7.1 INTRODUCING NATIONALISM If we were to take a quick poll of what people commonly understand by the term nationalism we are likely to get responses which talk about patriotism, national flags, sacrificing for the country, and the like. The Republic Day parade in Delhi is a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and it brings out the sense of power, strength, as well as diversity which many associate with the Indian nation. But if we try to go deeper we will find that it is difficult to arrive at a precise and widely accepted definition of the ter m nationalism.

Question 82: Explain the textbook discussion of The Republic Day parade in Delhi is a striking symbol of Indian nation and its geographical significance.

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The Republic Day parade in Delhi is a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and it brings out the sense of power, strength, as well as diversity which many associate with the Indian nation. NationalismNationalism Political Theory 98 7.1 INTRODUCING NATIONALISM If we were to take a quick poll of what people commonly understand by the term nationalism we are likely to get responses which talk about patriotism, national flags, sacrificing for the country, and the like. The Republic Day parade in Delhi is a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and it brings out the sense of power, strength, as well as diversity which many associate with the Indian nation. But if we try to go deeper we will find that it is difficult to arrive at a precise and widely accepted definition of the ter m nationalism. This need not mean that we should abandon the effort.

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