Question

34.1 Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding the concept of nation state ?


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During the nineteenth century, nationalism emerged as a force which brought about sung
changes in the political and mental world of Europe. The end result of these changes was to:
emergence of the nation-state in place of the multi-national dynastic empires of Europe The
concept and practices of a modern state, in which a centralised power exercised sovereign
w clearly defined territory, had been developing over a long period of time in Europe Bua
anonse was one in which the majority of its citizens, and not only its rulers, came to do
sense of dommon identity and shared history or descent. This commonness did not exist um
me immemorial: it was forged through struggles, through the actions of leaders and the common people.

(a) A nation state is one in which the majority of its citizens develop a sense of common identity.
(b) A nation state is the culmination of long past sacrifics struggle and endeavours.
(c) A nation state is one in which the position of the ruler is always hereditary.
(d) A nation state is one in which the cultural boundaries match up with the political boundaries.​

Answer 1

ANSWER IS D

THE STATEMENT d) A nation state is one in which the cultural boundaries match up with the political boundaries. IS INCORRECT