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Indian Polity UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):

Assertion (A) : The nature of Indian Political System embodies the elements of continuity and change.
Reason (R) : The Indian Political System contains the elements of the following political system such as the modern style, the traditional style and saint style.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes :

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)”.
The Indian political system exhibits elements of both continuity and change. This is evident in the persistence of certain traditions (like caste-based politics) alongside the adoption of modern democratic principles.

The Indian political system contains elements from various styles, including the modern, traditional, and saint styles, which contribute to the dynamic nature of Indian politics. This variety helps explain how the system manages continuity while adapting to change.

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