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