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Two statements are given, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): |
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation for (A) (A) is true , but (R) is false (A) is false but (R) is true |
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation for (A) |
The correct answer is Option 2: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation for (A). Assertion (A): Prejudice describes attitudes and opinions. This statement is correct. Prejudice refers to preconceived ideas, beliefs or attitudes about individuals or groups, which are often formed without adequate knowledge or evidence. Reason (R): Discrimination is the actual behaviour towards another group or individual. This statement is correct. Discrimination refers to unequal or unfair treatment of individuals or groups in practice and is the behavioural expression of prejudice. The Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion. The Assertion defines prejudice, while the Reason defines discrimination. Since they describe two different concepts, the Reason does not explain the Assertion. NCERT: If prejudice describes attitudes and opinions, discrimination refers to actual behaviour towards another group or individual. Discrimination can be seen in practices that disqualify members of one group from opportunities open to others, as when a person is refused a job because of their gender or religion. Discrimination can be very hard to prove because it may not be open or explicitly stated. Discriminatory behaviour or practices may be presented as motivated by other, more justifiable, reasons rather than prejudice. For example, the person who is refused a job because of his or her caste may be told that he or she was less qualified than others, and that the selection was done purely on merit. |
