Statesman and opposition - critical message
Question
Which one of the following statements best reflects the critical message conveyed by the author of the passage?
Options
Without opposition parties, the administration in a democracy gets to become more responsible.
Democracy needs to have revolutionaries in opposition to keep the government alert.
Rulers in a democracy need the support of opposition for their political survival.
In a democracy, the opposition is indispensable for the balance of political power and good governance.
Explanation
The author argues that opponents keep a leader on "the path of reason and good sense" and explicitly concludes that an "even balance of political power" between the administration and the opposition prevents arbitrary rule. This directly asserts that political opposition is an indispensable balancing mechanism. Option (a) contradicts the text, and option (b) misuses the word "revolutionary," which the passage actively warns the opposition should not become.
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
CSAT
Question
Q43
Section
Reading Comprehension
Sub-topic
Polity / Governance passage
Type
RC - Critical message
Difficulty
Medium
Source hint
Passage-based comprehension
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