Match the concepts given in List - I with their characteristics in List - II.
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List – I Concepts |
List – II Characteristics |
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(A) Authoritarianism |
(I) Aggressive chauvinism |
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(B) Democracy |
(II) Non-State |
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(C) Civil Society |
(III) Limit or abolish civil liberties |
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(D) Communalism |
(IV) Accountability of people in power |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4: (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
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(A) Authoritarianism → (III) Limit or abolish civil liberties. Authoritarian regimes centralize power and often suppress freedoms such as speech, press, and assembly.
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(B) Democracy → (IV) Accountability of people in power. In a democracy, leaders are accountable to the people through regular elections, transparency, and rule of law.
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(C) Civil Society → (II) Non-State. Civil society refers to organizations and associations (like NGOs, community groups) that function independently of the government.
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(D) Communalism → (I) Aggressive chauvinism. Communalism involves strong and aggressive loyalty to one’s own religious community, often leading to conflict or division.