Political Science · Indian Political Thought
UGC NET December 2023 Political Science
Choose the correct statements given below. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Conflict in society and politics is inevitable
- 2. The usage of violence in conflicts cannot be eliminated merely by protests against such violence
- 3. Non-violent action can be categorized into three methods: protest and persuasion, non-cooperation, and non-violent intervention
- 4. The use of non-violent methods is a guarantee of success
A2, 3 & 4
B1, 3 & 4
C1, 2, 3 & 4
D1, 2 & 3 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 & 3 — The correct statements are 1, 2 and 3, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2 and 3, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★Statement 1 is correct: conflict is natural in society and politics, arising from differing interests, values and beliefs.
★Statement 2 is correct: protests can raise awareness but do not by themselves eliminate violence, which needs deeper, multifaceted remedies.
★Statement 3 is correct: non-violent action is classed into protest and persuasion, non-cooperation, and non-violent intervention.
★Protest and persuasion includes demonstrations, marches and vigils to win over others.
★Non-cooperation includes strikes and boycotts, refusing to comply with unjust commands.
★Statement 4 is false: non-violent methods are not a guarantee of success, only a moral and often effective means.
★Gandhi distinguished individual from collective satyagraha, his first all-India campaign being against the Rowlatt bills.
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