Passage

In a free country, the man who reaches the position of leader is usually one of outstanding character and ability. Moreover, it is usually possible to foresee that he will reach such a position, since early in life one can see his qualities of character. But this is not always true in the case of a dictator; often he reaches his position of power through chance, very often through the unhappy state of his country.

Question

CSATEasyPrelims 2017Comprehension

The passage seems to suggest that

Explanation

Option A is incorrect. The passage states that it is possible for others to foresee the rise of a leader early in life due to his qualities, but it does not suggest that the leader himself foresees his future position.

Option B is incorrect. The passage implies that in a free country, leaders are chosen based on character and ability, but it does not claim that leaders are only chosen by free countries. Dictators can also emerge in other circumstances.

Option C is incorrect. The passage does not discuss the responsibilities of a leader or their role in addressing despair. It focuses on how leaders and dictators emerge.

Option D is correct. The passage mentions that a dictator often comes to power due to the "unhappy state of his country," which aligns with the idea that despair can sometimes lead to dictatorship.