Question

Assertion (A): The separation of religious and political authority marked a major turning point in the social history of the west.
Reason (R): This separation was related to the process of secularisation or the progressive retreat of religion from public life, as it was converted from a mandatory obligation to a voluntary personal practice.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is \textbf{not} the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

When addressing the term secularisation and its impact on different societies, remember that it involves a process of separation of state and religious authority.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Assertion (A): The Assertion is correct. In the social history of the West, a major transition was the separation of religious and political authority, moving away from the idea of a unified system, where both religious and political authorities had power over the same people.
Reason (R): The reason correctly describes the process of secularisation, where religion was separated from the state and became a private matter. Earlier, religious practices were seen as mandatory for citizens, which transformed into matters of personal choice, and became a practice undertaken by individuals and communities.
Connection: The process of secularisation mentioned in the reason was linked to this separation of religious and political authority, thus the reason correctly explains the assertion.