Multiple choice

Assertion (A) : Gesellschaft refers to a society based on contractual relationships. Reason (R) : Gesellschaft societies are based on secondary groups.

  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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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gesellschaft is a concept by Tönnies referring to modern societies characterized by impersonal, contractual relationships. Since these relationships are indeed based on secondary groups (voluntary, impersonal groups like workplaces) rather than primary groups like family, the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

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