### **NIOS Political Science (317) - Tutor Marked Assignment (2025-26)** #### **Question 1: Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.** **Opted: (b) How does the concept of nation differ from nationality? Give Examples.** **Answer:** The concepts of nation and nationality are closely related but differ in political and cultural dimensions: * **Nationality** is primarily a socio-cultural concept based on common shared bonds like language, common race, religion, history, or traditions, without necessarily possessing political independence (e.g., Scots or Kurds). * A **Nation** is a nationality that has achieved political independence or aspires to have its own sovereign state (e.g., India or France). Thus, a nation is a politically organized nationality. #### **Question 2: Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.** **Opted: (b) How does the Governor act as a link between the State Government and the Central Government? Give examples...