Question : Which factor contributed to the rise of nationalist movements in the Balkans after the breakup of Yugoslavia?
Option 1: Economic prosperity
Option 2: Ethnic and religious tensions
Option 3: Strong central governance
Option 4: External military intervention
Correct Answer: Ethnic and religious tensions
Solution :
Correct Option: Option 2
Explanation: Ethnic and religious tensions contributed to the rise of nationalist movements in the Balkans after the breakup of Yugoslavia, as different groups sought to assert their identities and political autonomy.