Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct about Hindutva?

a- Believers of ‘Hindutva’ argue that a strong nation can be built only on the basis of a strong and united national culture.
b- They also believe that in the case of India the Hindu culture alone can provide this base.

Options:

Only Statement a is correct.

Only Statement b is correct.

Both Statements are correct.

Both Statements are incorrect.

Correct Answer:

Both Statements are correct.

Explanation:

Hindutva literally means ‘Hinduness’ and was defined by its originator, V. D. Savarkar, as the basis of Indian (in his language also Hindu) nationhood. Believers of ‘Hindutva’ argue that a strong nation can be built only on the basis of a strong and united national culture. They also believe that in the case of India the Hindu culture alone can provide this base.