Which of the following best characterizes the likelihood of fundamentalism making serious gains in Hindu India?
a. As fundamentalism does not allow for differences among the faithful, it is unlikely to develop in an individualistic religion like Hinduism.
b. Traditional deference to religious authorities makes it easy for fundamentalism to develop, once the religious authorities embrace it.
c. The highly secular nature of modern India make it unlikely fundamentalism will emerge.
d. As Islamic fundamentalism grows in India, it is more likely that Hindu fundamentalism will grow.
e. Repression of fundamentalist groups by the Indian government makes it unlikely that Hindu fundamentalism will become a powerful force in the short term.
A
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