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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.

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

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A.Man seeks control over external things affecting him.Correct
B.In society, there are 'super' and 'sub' human beings.
C.Exceptions to universal citizen participation are conducive to systemic efficacy.
D.Governing implies recognition of disparities in individual capacities.
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (A) Man seeks control over external things affecting him.

The passage discusses the idea of restricting the right to govern to a select few, justifying it based on the concept of segregation for the good of society and the political process. It does not mention the need for humans to control external things as an essential part of this argument. [cite: 26, 27, 28]

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पठित परिच्छेद
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.

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

A.Man seeks control over external things affecting him.सही
B.In society, there are 'super' and 'sub' human beings.
C.Exceptions to universal citizen participation are conducive to systemic efficacy.
D.Governing implies recognition of disparities in individual capacities.

सही उत्तर: (A) Man seeks control over external things affecting him.

The passage discusses the idea of restricting the right to govern to a select few, justifying it based on the concept of segregation for the good of society and the political process. It does not mention the need for humans to control external things as an essential part of this argument. [cite: 26, 27, 28]

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