Question

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): According to Max Weber social class has a direct bearing on people's life-chances, their opportunities and prospects.
Reason (R): In capitalism there is a basic conflict of interest between capitalists and working class.
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:

Max Weber introduced the concept of life chances related to social class.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Max Weber and Karl Marx both studied social class, but from different perspectives.

Step 1:
Max Weber explained that social class influences people's life chances, opportunities, and social status. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2:
Life chances include access to education, income, employment, and better living conditions.

Step 3:
Karl Marx argued that capitalism creates conflict between capitalists and the working class. \[ R \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4:
Although both statements are correct, the reason belongs mainly to Marxist conflict theory and does not directly explain Weber's concept of life chances. \[ R \text{ does not correctly explain } A \]

Step 5:
Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion. \[ \boxed{\text{(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)}} \]