Passage

We generally talk about democracy, but when it comes to any particular thing, we prefer belonging to our caste or community or religion. So long as we have this kind of temptation, our democracy will remain a phoney kind of democracy. We must be in a position to respect a man as a man and to extend opportunities for development to those who deserve them and not to those who happen to belong to our community or race. This fact of favoritism has been responsible for much discontent and ill-will in our country.

Question

CSATEasyPrelims 2015Comprehension

Which one of the following statements best sums up the above passage?

Explanation

Statement A is incorrect. While the passage acknowledges the existence of castes, communities, and religions, the focus is not on the diversity but rather on how this leads to favouritism and undermines democracy.

Statement B is correct. The passage emphasizes the need for a democracy where individuals are respected as individuals, and opportunities are extended to those who deserve them, not based on caste, community, or religion.

Statement C is incorrect. The passage doesn't make this claim. It focuses on the need for a true democracy, not on the idea that democracy has not been understood.

Statement D is incorrect. The passage does not suggest that it is impossible but rather emphasizes the need to overcome favoritism to make democracy genuine.