Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Traditional leaders in rural areas uphold social and religious values through their inherited status and roles.
Statement (II): Emergent leaders in villages primarily gain influence through their wealth and power. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I).
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct but Statement (II) is NOT the correct explanation of Statement (I).
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Traditional leaders: Inherited, value-based; Emergent leaders: Wealth or power-driven.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Traditional leaders gain authority through inherited, ascribed status, so Statement I is true.
Step 2: Emergent leaders gain authority through wealth and power, achieved status, so Statement II is true.
Step 3: These are two separate, unrelated sources of authority, so Statement II does not explain Statement I.
Correct option: Both statements are correct but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I.