Passage

Human history abounds in claims and theories confining the right of governing to a few select citizens. Exclusion of the many is justified on the ground that human beings may be rightfully segregated for the good of society and viability of the political process.

QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Comprehension

Prelims 2015

Which one of the following statements is least essential as a part of the argument in the above passage?

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Explanation

Statement A is correct. This statement is not directly related to the argument about governance. It discusses human nature in a broad sense rather than justifying exclusion in governance.

Statement B is incorrect. This statement aligns with the argument because it supports the idea that some people are inherently more qualified to govern than others.

Statement C is incorrect. The argument in the passage states that the exclusion of some individuals from governing is justified for the good of society and the political process, which implies that exceptions are made to ensure systemic efficacy.

Statement D is incorrect. The passage implies that not all citizens are suited to govern, acknowledging disparities in individual capacities, which justifies exclusion for the sake of effective governance.

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