Outcomes of Democracy Assertion & Reason Questions

In the following questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option:

1. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
3. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Q 1.

Assertion (A): Democracy is a legitimate government.

Reason (R): Regular, free and fair elections are the spirit of democracy.

Answer: A

Both statements are true and the reason correctly explains why democracy is considered legitimate - through regular, free and fair elections.

Q 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 statements are true and the reason properly explains why democracy promotes dignity and freedom better than other forms of government.

Q 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: B

Both statements are true but the reason doesn't directly explain why democracy is based on deliberation and negotiation.

Q 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

The assertion is false (democracy doesn't guarantee economic development) while the reason is true (there's little difference in economic growth rates between democracies and dictatorships).

Q 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

The assertion is false (most Bangladeshis don't live in luxury) while the reason is true (many struggle to meet basic needs).

Q 6.

Assertion (A): Democracy increases not only expectations but also complaints.

Reason (R): Complaining is itself a testimony to the success of democracy.

Answer: B

Both statements are true but the reason doesn't directly explain why democracy increases expectations and complaints.

Answer Key

Q1: (a)

Q2: (a)

Q3: (b)

Q4: (d)

Q5: (d)

Q6: (b)