Q1. [1] medium exam-ready
Two statements are given below. Read both carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Tyranny of the majority is harmful only to the minority community.
Reason (R): When the majority imposes its will, it often creates political instability that can affect all sections of society, including the majority.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
- A Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C (A) is true, but (R) is false.
- D (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Model Answer
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
The Assertion is false because tyranny of the majority harms not only the minority but also destabilises society as a whole. The Reason is true and correctly explains this broader impact.
Explanation
- The Assertion is false because majority tyranny damages social harmony and political stability for all groups, not just the minority.
- The Reason is true — political instability arising from majority imposition affects every section of society.
- Since (A) is false, options A, B, and C are eliminated. The correct answer is (D).