With reference to the passage on opposition in democracy, the following assumptions have been made:

Question

With reference to the passage on opposition in democracy, the following assumptions have been made:

I. In a democracy, a strong opposition is required only if the Head of Government is indifferent.

II. The more aggressive the opposition, the better is the governance in a democracy.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

1. A. I only
2. B. II only
3. C. Both I and II
4. D. Neither I nor II (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Neither I nor II

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Neither I nor II.

Key Points

• Assumption I: Strong opposition is only needed if the Head of Government is indifferent — the passage says opposition is needed regardless, not just in special cases. I is invalid.
• Assumption II: More aggressive opposition = better governance — the passage says opposition should not be "revolutionary and irreconcilable," implying extreme aggression is harmful. II is invalid.
• Answer: Neither I nor II.