Question

There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): Social ethics represents the values that are needed for social order and harmony.
Reason (R): Social ethics has its origin in its democratic thinking.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, (R) is true.

Hint:

Social ethics existed long before democracy—rooted in cultural, philosophical, and religious traditions shaping harmonious living.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Social ethics refers to a framework of moral principles that guide human behavior in a society. It emphasizes cooperation, respect, justice, and responsibility, ensuring that people coexist peacefully and supportively. These values contribute to establishing social order and harmony, making the Assertion (A) true.
However, the claim in Reason (R)—that social ethics has its origin in democratic thinking—is not universally accurate. Social ethics predates modern democratic systems. It evolved through religious traditions, philosophical inquiry (e.g., in texts like the Bhagavad Gita, Buddhist Dhamma, Confucian teachings), and cultural practices across ancient civilizations—many of which were not democracies. Therefore, while modern democracies may promote ethical governance and social justice, they are not the original source of social ethics.
Hence, the Assertion is true, but the Reason is false, making Option (C) the correct answer.