Skip to main content
Super TutorResources
Chapter 13 of 18
Syllabus

Nationalism — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

What Nationalism covers in CBSE Class 11 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Political Science syllabus.

118 questions80 flashcards5 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying Nationalism? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for syllabus and more.

Try Super Tutor — Free

Free trial, no card needed.

4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Nationalism

1

1. Meaning of Nation and Nationalism

  • A nation is not just any group of people.
  • A nation is different from a family because family members know each other personally.
  • A nation is different from tribes and clans because those are based on kinship, marriage, and descent.
2

2. Main Features of a Nation

  • A nation is based on belief: people must see themselves as belonging together.
  • A nation has a sense of continuing history and links the past with the future.
  • A nation identifies with a territory or homeland.
3

3. Nationalism in History

  • Nationalism helped unify small kingdoms into larger nation-states in nineteenth-century Europe, especially Germany and Italy.
  • Nationalism also helped break up large empires.
  • It contributed to the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian and Russian empires in Europe.
4

4. Self-Determination and Statehood

  • Nations seek the right to govern themselves and determine their own future.
  • This is called the right to self-determination.
  • Earlier, self-determination was often linked with independent statehood.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Nationalism and the nation as a political community

NationShared beliefsHistorical identityTerritoryShared political idealsCommon cultural identityNational self-determinationBasque Nationalist Movement

Work through every topic in Nationalism with notes and quizzes

Start This Chapter

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Nationalism for CBSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Nationalism include Meaning of Nation and Nationalism, Main Features of a Nation, Nationalism in History, Self-Determination and Statehood. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Nationalism for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 118 practice questions on Nationalism. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

More resources for Nationalism

All CBSE Class 11 Political Science Syllabus

For serious students

Get the full Nationalism chapter — start free.

Quizzes, flashcards, an AI doubt solver and a study plan for CBSE Class 11 Political Science. Free to start, no card needed.

Try Super Tutor Free
Try this chapter free