Regionalism in India is primarily characterized by a lack of ___ and ___ among its people.

Common ideals and emotional bonds

True or False: Nationalism in India is universally viewed as a positive force for unity.

False. Nationalism is seen as an anti-thesis to regionalism and other disintegrative forces.

What role does language play in the development of regional sentiment in India?

Language acts as a source of identity and can lead to the formation of regional parties that aim to protect regional cultures.

Fill in the blank: The plurality of people in India is organized into a hierarchical social order based on ___, ___, and ___.

Caste, religion, race

True or False: Minorities in India can be defined solely based on their numerical strength.

False. Minorities are differentiated socially, economically, and politically, not just by numbers.

How does the existence of multiple religions contribute to regionalism in India?

The multiplicity of religions complicates the formulation of common values, leading to regional sentiments overshadowing national unity.

Fill in the blank: Economic disparities and competition for resources among groups often lead to ___ and ___ in village communities.

Violence and conflict

The demand for Jharkhand is primarily a response to the economic underdevelopment of which two regions?

Santhal Paraganas and Chotanagpur region of Bihar.

True or False: The tribal region of Bihar, despite contributing nearly 70% to the state's revenue, receives 70% of development funds.

False. The tribal region only receives 10% of development funds.

The tribal population constitutes ___% of the population in the regions discussed, while non-tribals make up the remaining __%.

30% for tribals and 70% for non-tribals.

What is one major reason for the growth of regional sentiment as highlighted in the content?

The exploitation and underdevelopment of tribal regions leading to demands for autonomy.

Fill in the blank: The tribal region in Bihar is characterized by poor power supply, poor infrastructure, and inadequate ___ of the tribals.

Education.

The feeling of alienness in a community due to economic and social inequities is referred to as ___ crisis.

Identity

True or False: The growth of regional sentiment is solely based on cultural differences within communities.

False. The growth of regional sentiment is influenced by economic conditions, educational backwardness, and perceived dominance among communities.

What are the main contributing factors to the feeling of inferiority in some communities?

Poor economic conditions, backwardness in education, and lack of political power contribute to feelings of inferiority in some communities.

Fill in the blank: The 'sons of soil' movement is an example of a strong regional sentiment arising from ___ and ___ within communities.

Identity crisis and feelings of alienness

True or False: The identity crisis experienced by communities can lead to conflict, as seen in incidents like the killing of Marwaris in certain regions.

True

Political parties in India often mobilize people based on ___ and ___ for political gain.

Caste and religion

True or False: The influence of sectarian and communal leaders has no significant impact on voting patterns in India.

False. Sectarian and communal leaders significantly influence voting patterns.

The B.J.P. seeks to enlarge its political space by consolidating which religious group?

Hindus