Which of the following ethnic groups wanted a separate nation-state of their own?

a. the jains

b. the sikhs

c. the buddhists

d. the hindus

Sikhs .

Explanation:

People who follow the teachings of Guru Nanak are considered Sikhs. It is considered a monotheistic religion, however among its members prefer to be considered an ethnic group because they have different cultural characteristics and consider the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent as their homeland. They were integrated into India by the British Empire, but they are still considered a separate ethnic group.

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