Historical Roots — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the historical development of communalism in India: 1. The Census of India first conducted in 1871-72 played a significant role in creating statistical religious communities. 2. The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims. 3. The Khilafat Movement strengthened Hindu-Muslim unity throughout its duration. 4. The Direct Action Day was called by the Indian National Congress in 1946. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best explains the colonial contribution to communalism in India?

The concept of 'imagined communities' in the context of Indian communalism refers to:

Which of the following communal incidents demonstrated the pattern of economic competition leading to communal violence?

The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 are significant in the history of Indian communalism because they: