Social Problems of India and Challenges — Important Questions

Religious groups showing superiority over others, Giving more importance to religious interests than national interests, Looking at citizens from a communal perspective rather than as individuals

Communalism arises when religious groups try to show superiority, prioritize religious interests over national interests, and view people through communal lens rather than as individuals. Celebrating festivals together actually promotes harmony.

Reservation in government jobs, Reserved seats in Parliament and State Assemblies, Educational scholarships and hostels, Protection against social injustice and exploitation

The Constitution provides various protections for SC/ST including job reservations, reserved seats in legislatures, educational benefits, and protection from exploitation. However, they have the same voting rights as all citizens, not separate ones.

Chinese Revolution under Mao-Tse-tung

The Naxalite movement was inspired by the Chinese Revolution under Mao-Tse-tung's leadership. It started in 1967 in Naxalbari village in West Bengal, hence the name 'Naxalism'.

Punitive actions against communal elements, Education promoting respect for all religions, Using media to spread secular messages, Youth developing secular and scientific attitude

Steps to eradicate communalism include government action against communal elements, education that respects all religions, media promoting secularism, and youth developing scientific attitudes. Promoting religious superiority would increase communalism.