Question

S1: Candidates for elections are chosen in a way that they belong to different castes and religion to address the majority of the population.

S2: All social groups have the right to vote; this means that the political parties have to meet the demands of a heterogenous population.

Select the most appropriate option from the following:

• A. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1.
• B. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent of each other.
• C. S1: True; S2: False.
• D. S1: False; S2: True.

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1.

The right to vote extends to all citizens, regardless of their socio-economic identity. Decision-making has to include and represent all citizens of a nation. This is why political parties and elected governments must ensure adequate representation of all groups. That is the essence of a democracy.