Why is studying South Africa's democratic transition useful in India's chapter on constitutional design?

Correct answer: Because it shows that a Constitution can turn conflicts into shared rules

Answer: A. The South African example helps students understand what constitutional design does in real life. A Constitution is not merely a book of government procedures; it can establish equal rights, limit the misuse of power, create institutions, and provide peaceful rules for groups that have suffered conflict. The reasoning is: South Africa faced a divided and unequal society, negotiated a new democratic framework, and used constitutional principles to support a shared political future. A is correct because it identifies this educational value. B is the opposite of the lesson. C is wrong because the example is political, not simply geographical. D is wrong because the transition demonstrates a constructive role for democracy. Memory cue: constitutional design is about designing fair rules for living together.