Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Social system with its propensity towards modernity will have lower acceptance of innovations.
Reason (R) : The acceptance of innovations will create a great amount of change in non-modern societies as opposed to modern societies.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• 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 correct but (R) is not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

According to sociologist Everett Rogers, a social system's norms act as a powerful filter for change.
Traditional systems often resist innovations because they value stability, whereas modern systems embrace innovations because they value progress and efficiency.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D