Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Research studies have revealed a set of traits and qualities which make a person a leader.
Statement II: An understanding of the qualities of a good leader helps managers to acquire them through training.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Statement I: Research studies have revealed a set of traits and qualities which make a person a leader. — Incorrect. Research has found certain traits and qualities that a leader might possess. These findings are not conclusive. Many people have these qualities and still do not become leaders. So the traits do not make a person a leader.
Statement II: An understanding of the qualities of a good leader helps managers to acquire them through training. — Correct. No single person has all the qualities of a good leader, and good leaders may lack some of them. Knowing these qualities still helps managers, because they can acquire them through training and conscious efforts.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Importance of Leadership: … However, we should remember that all good leaders may not necessarily posses all the qualities of a good leader. In fact, it is not possible for any individual to have all the qualities. But an understanding about these qualities help the managers to acquire them through training and conscious efforts.” “Leadership Style There are many theories of leadership behaviour and styles. Research studies have revealed certain traits and qualities which a leader might possess. However, these are not conclusive since many people may possess these qualities but may not be leaders. …” |