CSATReading ComprehensionCritical Message or Central Idea2017

Disruption of traditional institutions, identifications and loyalties is likely to lead to ambivalent situations. It is possible that some people may renew their identification with traditional groups whereas others align themselves with new groups and symbols emergent from processes of political development. In addition, political development tends to foster group awareness of a variety of class, tribe, region, clan, language, religion, occupation and others. Which one of the following is the best explanation of the above passage?

Political development is not a unilinear process for it involves both growth and decay.

Traditional societies succeed in resisting positive aspects of political development.

It is impossible for traditional societies to break away from lingering loyalties.

Sustenance of traditional loyalties is conducive to political development.

Correct Answer: Option A

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