Question

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Modern democracy cannot function without political parties.
Reason (R): Elected representatives will be accountable only to their constituencies, not towards the country.

• A. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• B. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
• C. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• D. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Political parties are foundational to modern democracy, serving as frameworks for governance, policy development, and accountability mechanisms. Nonetheless, elected officials bear responsibility to both their constituents and the nation, rendering the stated reason (R) inaccurate.