S1: China has made rapid economic strides but at the cost of democracy.
S2: India has followed a path towards rapid economic growth, but by abiding by the norms of a democratic polity.
The second sentence
Answer
The correct answer is C: offers a contrast to the first. S1 describes China's economic strides at the cost of democracy, while S2 highlights India's economic growth achieved while abiding by democratic norms. The two sentences present opposing approaches—China sacrificed democracy, India did not.
A.negates the first
B.explains what is stated in the first
C.offers a contrast to the first✓ Correct
D.confirms the first
Explanation
S1 describes China's economic strides at the cost of democracy, while S2 highlights India's economic growth achieved while abiding by democratic norms. The two sentences present opposing approaches—China sacrificed democracy, India did not. Hence S2 offers a contrast to S1.
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