Question

Which of the following statements, reflect how social divisions affect politics?
(A) Combination of politics and social division is dangerous
(B) Democracy involves competition among various political parties due to which social divisions get reflected in politics
(C) All expressions of social divisions in politics lead to disaster
(D) Social divisions affect voting in most countries
(E) In a democracy, political parties do not necessarily make politics to redress the grievances of disadvantaged communities
(F) Political competition along with religions and ethnic lines led to the disintegration of Yugoslavia into six independent countries
A. ABDF
B. ADEF
C. ABDC
D. BCDF

Answer 1

Hint: Social division refers to the conventional mode of division in society related to the membership of a particular social group, usually in terms of pros and cons, inequality and differences.

Complete Answer:
Social divisions have had both negative and positive effects on politics. Negative effect:
1) If we look at the social and political divisions together, at first glance it will seem that the divisions were dangerous and explosive. Democracy involves competition between different political parties.
2) Competition between political parties divides society and creates social differences that lead to social conflict and social disintegration. for example, Yugoslavia and Northern Ireland.
3) Northern Ireland has long experienced violent and brutal ethnopolitical conflicts. Likewise, political challenges and ethnic politics led to the decline of Yugoslavia to six free states.
4) Social division affects voting in most countries because the people who are divided into several groups have a bad impact on their agenda which follows without thinking about the welfare of the nation. In India, the division of society is based on language, religion, and caste. In our country, Dalits are often poor and landless. They often face discrimination and unfair treatment. If we worship or follow gods or goddesses, then we also face discrimination. We often face discrimination in the way we speak across the country.
So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: Social differences are differences and discrimination that occur in society. Usually, many social differences are based on birth accidents. The difference between men and women, people of different heights, and skin colors are all examples of social differences caused by birth.