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Question

Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer using the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : The preamble of the constitution of India defines the ideal philosophy of Indian democracy and its key-concepts are laid down as Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
Reason (R) : A democracy to be real must be characterised by two features.
Codes :

The correct answer is
(A) is true but (R) is false.

Preamble Philosophy: Assertion (A) Evaluation

The Assertion (A) states that the Preamble of the Indian Constitution defines the ideal philosophy of Indian democracy, listing key concepts like Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. This statement is factually correct. The Preamble serves as an introduction to the Constitution and encapsulates its core values and aspirations for the nation.

Democracy Features: Reason (R) Evaluation

The Reason (R) claims that a real democracy must be characterized by two features. While this statement is too vague and lacks specificity about which features are required or how they relate to the Preamble's philosophy. It does not provide a concrete or universally accepted definition of the minimum characteristics for a democracy, nor does it connect these hypothetical features to the assertion about the Indian Preamble. Therefore, in the context of explaining Assertion (A), this statement is considered false or irrelevant.

Conclusion on Assertion and Reason

  • Assertion (A) is true.
  • Reason (R) is false as it is vague, unspecific, and does not explain Assertion (A).

Based on this analysis, the correct option is the one that states Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.

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