Nationalism is only a curse when it becomes narrow and fanatical

Nationalism is only a curse when it becomes narrow and fanatical. Like so many other things available to man, say, religion, it can easily lead men astray. Nationalism can lead people into thinking only of themselves, or their own struggles, of their own misery. It can also cause a nation to become suspicious and fearful of its neighbours, to look upon itself as superior, and to become aggressive. And it is when nationalism impels a state to become expansionist and seek domination over others that it becomes a positive curse and harmful internationally.

1. From the passage, which of the following statements most correctly reflects the opinion of the author

  1. Nationalism makes people self-centered and self-conceited
  2. Nationalism helps a nation to become superior to other nations
  3. Nationalism regulates international relationships
  4. Nationalism helps a nation to expand its territories and become powerful

2. From the passage which of the following statements can be assumed to be most likely to be true

  1. The author believes that nationalism is always a curse
  2. The author believes that it is possible for men to misuse religion
  3. The author thinks that religion always leads men astrays
  4. The author pleads for a mix-up of religion and nationalism

3. Which of the following phrases most correctly suggests the central theme of the passage

  1. Nationalism as a cause of war
  2. Evils of narrow and aggressive nationalism
  3. Nationalism as an inspiration for development
  4. Nationalism and religion

Answers

  1. A
  2. A
  3. B