Question

The author proposes to have a

• A. System which brings diverse sections together
• B. System in which population speak different languages
• C. System in which population speak a same language
• D. System in which dominant linguistic group captures political power
• A. Social discrimination
• B. Lack of Communication
• C. Social cohesion
• D. Social empathy

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Question
The question asks what kind of system the author is advocating for, based on the passage.

Step 2: Analyzing the Author's Argument
The author's entire argument is in favor of "Linguistic Provinces." The core idea is that democracy works better in a "homogeneous" population. The author defines homogeneity as having a "common language and literature," among other things. The main point is that when people share a language, it creates "social homogeneity," which is necessary for a successful democracy.

Step 3: Evaluating the Options


(A) System which brings diverse sections together: The author argues against this, stating that heterogeneity (diversity) leads to conflict and misuse of power.

(B) System in which population speak different languages: This describes a "heterogeneous" or "mixed" province, which the author argues is detrimental to democracy.

(C) System in which population speak a same language: This is the very definition of a "Linguistic Province" that the author proposes. A common language creates the homogeneity he believes is essential.

(D) System in which dominant linguistic group captures political power: The author presents this as a negative consequence of heterogeneous societies, which he wants to avoid by creating homogeneous linguistic provinces.


Step 4: Final Answer
The author's proposal for "Linguistic Provinces" is fundamentally a system where the population shares a common language to achieve social homogeneity. Therefore, option (C) is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Step 1: Understanding the Question
The question asks for the primary reason or obstacle that prevents democracy from succeeding in a heterogeneous (diverse) society, according to the passage.

Step 2: Locating the Relevant Information
The passage explains the problem with heterogeneous societies in detail: "In a heterogeneous population divided into groups which are hostile and anti-social towards one another the working of democracy is bound to give rise to cases of discrimination, neglect, partiality, suppression of the interests of one group at the hands of another group which happens to capture political power." It further states that power is used "for the aggrandisement of one group and to the detriment of another."

Step 3: Analyzing the Options


(A) Social discrimination: This is explicitly mentioned in the passage as a key outcome of democracy in a heterogeneous society. The misuse of power by one group against another is a form of social discrimination.

(B) Lack of Communication: While different languages might imply communication barriers, the author's focus is not on the inability to communicate but on the "hostile and anti-social" attitudes and the resulting discrimination.

(C) Social cohesion: The passage states that heterogeneous societies lack "social homogeneity," which is similar to a lack of social cohesion. However, social discrimination is presented as the \textit{result} of this lack of cohesion and the direct reason why democracy fails. The question asks for the limiting factor for success, and discrimination is the active mechanism of failure described.

(D) Social empathy: A lack of social empathy is implied by the hostility between groups, but "social discrimination" is the concrete action that the passage identifies as the reason for democracy's failure.


Step 4: Final Answer
The passage directly links the failure of democracy in heterogeneous societies to the actions of discrimination, neglect, and partiality by the group in power. "Social discrimination" is the best summary of these actions and is explicitly stated. Therefore, option (A) is the correct answer.