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प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Hero-worship leads to dictatorship.
विकल्प
True
False
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उत्तर
Hero-worship leads to dictatorship - False.
Explanation:
Hero-worship in 'politics' leads to dictatorship.
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