S1: China has made rapid economic strides but at the cost of democracy.<br>S2: India has followed a path towards rapid economic growth, but by abiding by the norms of a democratic polity.<br><br>The second sentence

Directions: Given below are pairs of sentences (S1, S2). Select the co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. negates the first
  2. B. explains what is stated in the first
  3. C. offers a contrast to the first
  4. D. confirms the first

Correct Answer: C. offers a contrast to the first

Explanation

S1 discusses China's economic growth without democracy, while S2 offers a contrast by describing India's growth alongside democratic norms.

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