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Direction: Two statements are given, labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct? Assertion (A) Law is the social mediator of the…

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Direction: Two statements are given, labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) Law is the social mediator of the society
Reason (R) In a complex society, conflicts are bound to arise
  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Law acts as a social mediator, balancing and resolving competing interests (true). In a complex society conflicts inevitably arise (true), and that is why a mediator like law is needed, so R explains A.

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