AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
Option A — Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
The passion for respect and freedom are the basis of democracy, and democracy promotes dignity and equal respect for every individual, which directly explains why these values form democracy's foundation.
Source: Dignity and freedom of the citizens, Chapter 5
The textbook explicitly states: "The passion for respect and freedom are the basis of democracy. Democracies throughout the world have recognised this…" and also that democracy "enhances the dignity of the individual." So both statements are true, and R directly explains A — making Option A correct. Examiners expect you to identify this direct cause-effect link between the two statements.