Question

Statement (I): James Bryce said, "Democracy is a form of government in which the governing body is comparatively a large fraction of the entire nation".

Statement (II): This quote indicates that citizens are considered the main governing body of a democratic nation.

• A. Statement (I) is true and statement (II) is false
• B. Statement (II) is true and statement (I) is false
• C. Both are true
• D. Both are false

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement (II) is true and statement (I) is false

A.V Dicey said, "Democracy is a form of government in which the governing body is comparatively a large fraction of the entire nation".

This indicates that a large number of citizens above the age of eighteen are considered as the 'governing body' in a democratic nation. Elected representatives administer the nation on their behalf.