Question

What was the basic philosophy of the conservatives?

• A. They opposed monarchial forms.
• B. They were supporters of democracy.
• C. They wanted to glorify folk art and vernacular language.
• D. They stressed the importance of tradition and established institutions and customs.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

They stressed the importance of tradition and established institutions and customs.

The conservatives favoured tradition, culture and nationally defined beliefs and customs and were of the opinion that these factors drove external changes in the society. The basic philosophy of the conservatives was they stressed the importance of tradition and established institutions and customs.