History & Civics
In what way did the economic backwardness of the Muslims lead to the rise of communalism in India?
Answer
The economic backwardness of the Muslims led to the rise of communalism in India in the following ways:
- The Muslims were not recruited to civil and military services.
- Government jobs were mostly given to the Hindus. The Muslims remained poor and unemployed.
- They found few opportunities in trade, industry, business or professions.
- The crippling of arts and crafts in villages also led to poverty among the Muslims.