Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate option.

Read the following statements are choose the correct option:
Assertion A: The change in nomenclature, from Civics to Political Science was to bring back the focus towards issues of contemporary India.
Reason R: ‘Civics’ appeared in the Indian school curriculum during Colonial period against the background of increasing disloyalty among Indians towards the British Raj.

Correct option is B

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and R provides the correct explanation for A. The shift in nomenclature from Civics to Political Science was intended to focus on the contemporary political issues of independent India, moving away from the limited, colonial-era civics education, which was introduced during British rule to instill loyalty among Indians. Civics, as taught during the colonial period, was more about promoting compliance and citizenship in the context of the British Empire. Post-independence, there was a need to emphasize broader political, social, and economic issues relevant to India, hence the shift to Political Science.

Information Booster:

·       Civics during the colonial era was focused on teaching Indians about citizenship and loyalty under the British Raj.

·       After independence, the Political Science curriculum expanded to include contemporary issues such as democracy, governance, rights, and political theory relevant to India's context.

·       The name change signifies a broader and more critical approach to understanding political systems, moving beyond just citizenship duties.