Question

Given below are two statements:
one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A):
In every society, some people have a greater share of valued resources - money, property, education, health and power than others. Patterns of unequal access to social resources are commonly called social inequality. Reason (R):
Prejudice, stereotypes, discrimination and social exclusion are not the expression of social inequality. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Discrimination and social exclusion are important forms of social inequality.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Social inequality exists when resources, opportunities, and privileges are distributed unequally among people in society.

Step 1:
The assertion correctly explains that unequal distribution of resources such as wealth, education, health, and power is called social inequality. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2:
Prejudice, stereotypes, discrimination, and social exclusion are actually expressions of social inequality. \[ R \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 3:
Therefore, Assertion is true but Reason is false. \[ \boxed{\text{(3) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct}} \]