Question

Given below are two statements: 
Statement-I: There were sections of Soviet society which felt that Gorbachev should have moved much faster and were disappointed and impatient with his methods. 
Statement-II: Communist Party and those who were served by the system felt that their power and privileges were eroding and Gorbachev was moving too quickly. 
 

• A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
• B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
• C. Statement-I is true, but Statement-II is false.
• D. Statement-I is false, but Statement-II is true.

Hint:

When analyzing statements about historical events, always check for both sides of the political spectrum, as different groups had varied responses to Gorbachev's reforms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The two statements describe the situation in the Soviet Union during the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev.
- Statement-I: This statement is true, as there were sections within Soviet society who were frustrated by the slow pace of reform under Gorbachev, calling for faster changes and expressing dissatisfaction.
- Statement-II: This is also true. Many members of the Communist Party and those who benefitted from the Soviet system feared the erosion of their power and privileges due to Gorbachev's reforms.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.