Question

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:

‘Communalism in its higher aspect ,then, is indispensable to the formation of a harmonious whole in a country like India. The units of Indian society are not territorial as in European countries. The principle of European democracy cannot be applied to India without recognizing the fact of communal groups. The Muslims demand for the creation of a Muslim India within India is, therefore perfectly justified....’

(a) Name the person who gave the above statement? (1m)

(b) Do you agree or disagree with the three arguments given by Sir Mohammad Iqbal on separateelectorate. Justify in your own views. (1+3)m

Answer 1

Answer:

1. sir Mohammad Iqbal gave the above statement.

Answer 2

Answer:

2] He believed in the concept that Hindus and Muslims should exist as separate entities in India. This line of thinking encouraged separatism and ultimately led to the partition of the country

1 ]muhammad iqbal