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Per NCERT, what is the TYRANNY OF THE MAJORITY — and who does it affect?
AOnly affects foreigners
BOnly affects judges
COnly affects the prime minister
DMajoritarian oppression that not only oppresses the MINORITY but often affects the MAJORITY adversely as well (e.g. by undermining national unity)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Majoritarian oppression that not only oppresses the MINORITY but often affects the MAJORITY adversely as well (e.g. by undermining national unity)
Per NCERT §Why power sharing, tyranny of majority hurts both minority + majority in the long run.
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