In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option:
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Asertion (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.
1. Assertion (A): Democracy is a legitimate government.
Reason (R): Regular, free and fair elections are the spirit of democracy.
Answer:
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation:
Democratic governments gain legitimacy because leaders are elected through free and fair elections.
2. Assertion (A): Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of individuals.
Reason (R): The passion for respect and freedom of citizens is the basis of democracy.
Answer:
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation:
Democracy values equality, dignity and freedom, which helps protect individual rights.
3. Assertion (A): Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation.
Reason (R): Democratic government develops a mechanism for citizens to take active part in decision-making.
Answer:
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation:
Democracy encourages discussion, participation and negotiation before decisions are made.
4. Assertion (A): Democracy is a guarantee of economic development.
Reason (R): The difference in the rates of economic development between less developed countries with dictatorships and democracies is negligible.
Answer:
d. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Explanation:
Democracy does not guarantee economic growth, although democracies and dictatorships may show similar growth rates.
5. Assertion (A): Bangladesh is a country where more than half of its population lives in luxury.
Reason (R): Sometimes the poor find it difficult to meet their basic needs of life, such as food, clothing, house, education and health.
Answer:
d. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Explanation:
Many poor people struggle to fulfill basic needs, so the statement about luxury is incorrect.
6. Assertion (A): Democracy increases not only expectations but also complaints.
Reason (R): Complaining is itself a testimony to the success of democracy.
Answer:
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation:
In a democracy, citizens are free to express dissatisfaction and demand accountability from the government.