Question 2 - Assertion Reasoning - Chapter 1 Class 10 Political Science - Power Sharing - Political Science

Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option:

Assertion (A): Majority community is dominant in a few democratic states,

Reason (R): Dominance can undermine the unity of the country.

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation Of Assertion (A).

(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R)are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

(CBSE, term 1 2021 Boards)

Answer:

In a democracy, the people form the majority, which strengthens the power structure and fosters unity rather than undermining it.

Therefore,

• Assertion (A) :Majority is formed by the people in a democracy. This is true
• Reasoning (R):  Dominance can undermine the unity of the country. This is true.
•   In a democracy, the people form the majority but in a country like India this strengthens the power structure fosters unity.  So, this is  not the correct explanation for assertion

Thus,

• Assertion is true .
• Reason is true . 
• And, reasoning is the not the correct explanation of assertion.

So, the correct answer is (b).