Multiple choice

Assertion (A) : Demagogues, backed by political and economic interests, sway assertive crowds. Reason (R) : The assertive personality type is promoted by socialization at home and education in schools.

  1. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Demagogues do manipulate assertive crowds (A true). Assertive personalities are shaped by socialization in family and educational institutions (R true). However, these are independent factors - R doesn't directly explain A. Assertive traits create vulnerability, but demagoguery exploitation is a separate political process.

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