Read the following passage and answer the question that follows. Your answer to this question should be based on the passage only.
Human history abounds in claims and theories confining the right of governing to a few select citizens. Exclusion of the many is justified on the ground that human beings may be rightfully segregated for the good of society and viability of the political process.
Which on of the following statements is least essential as a part of the argument in the above passage?

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UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) Official Paper-II 2015

Man seeks control over external things affecting him
In society, there are 'super' and 'sub' human beings
Exceptions to universal citizen participation are conductive to systemic efficacy
Governing implies recognition of disparities in individual capacities

Answer 1

The correct answer is Man seeks control over external things affecting him.

Let us examine the given statements.
Statement 1 is irrelevant because there is no mention of men seeking control over external things in the passage.
Statement 2 is a part of the argument in the passage because the idea of super and sub-human beings refers to the segregation of human beings and exclusion of some from governing rights based on their no ability.
Statement 3 is relevant to the argument in the passage because according to the passage, exclusion of human beings is justified on the grounds of the good of the society and viability of the political process, that is, systemic efficacy.
Statement 4 is relevant because according to the passage, governing rights are limited to a few select citizens and segregation of human beings is justified for the good of society as there are varieties in capabilities of individuals which determine who can govern and who can not.

Thus, the least essential argument is that man seeks control over external things affecting him.