Per NCERT, why is entrenched economic inequality considered more dangerous than temporary inequality?
AEntrenched inequality always self-corrects without any intervention
BEntrenched inequality persists across generations + concentrates power in wealthy classes — making reform harder and risking democratic capture
CEntrenched inequality is harmless because it's stable
DTemporary inequality is always worse than entrenched inequality
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Entrenched inequality persists across generations + concentrates power in wealthy classes — making reform harder and risking democratic capture
NCERT warns that generational entrenchment + wealth-power concentration are the gravest concerns. The other options misstate the chapter.
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