Study the following statements:(a) Traditional and social groups have provided the social base for the operation of democratic institutions.(b) Caste, language, religion and regional identities have used democratic politics for putting pressure and raising demands for favourable policies and benefits.Which of these above statement/s is/are true?

• A. Only (a) is true.
• B. Only (b) is true.
• C. Both (a) and (b) are true.
• D. Neither (a) nor (b) is true.