What Did Gandhi Prophesize Would Cause the Flow of "Rivers

question 53

Multiple Choice

What did Gandhi prophesize would cause the flow of "rivers of blood"?

• A) Indian nuclear testing
• B) Pakistan's new alliance with the Soviet Union
• C) the fate of Bangladesh
• D) control over the Ganges River
• E) the partition of India and Pakistan

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Definitions:

Conformity

The tendency of individuals to adjust their behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs to match those of the group or social norms.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Referent Informational Influence

A form of social influence where individuals conform to the behavior of a group they admire or relate to, in order to be accepted or to identify with the group.

Normative Influence

The effect of societal norms and expectations on an individual’s behavior, driving conformity to group standards to gain acceptance or avoid disapproval.