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What is Democracy Why Democracy Test - 5

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  • Question 1
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    India has ________________.
    Solution
    Liberal democracy is a form of government in which representative democracy operates under the principles of liberalism. It is characterized by fair and free elections between multiple distinct political parties, a separation of powers into different branches of government, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights and civil liberties for all persons. India has liberal democracy.
  • Question 2
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    Consider the following statements-
    (a)  Democracy aims to provide a fair share to every citizen in the natural resources of the country.
    (b)  A democracy gives every social group equal importance to avoid any domination in the society.
    (c)  Democracy means rule by the government.
    (d)  Social democracy means there is different law for different sections of the society.
    Which of the above statements are correct?
  • Question 3
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    An important feature of democracy is _____________.
    Solution
    Democracy evolves through popular struggles. It is possible that some significant decisions may take place through consensus and may not involve any conflict at all. But that would be an exception. Defining moments of democracy usually involve conflict between those groups who have exercised power and those who aspire for a share in power. 
    These moments come when the country is going through transition to democracy, expansion of democracy or deepening of democracy.
  • Question 4
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    President of Pakistan, General Musharraf led a military coup in _____________.
    Solution
    Parvez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999. He served Pakistan as its President from 2001 to 2008. After the coup, he suspended the constitution and dissolved the Parliament. He formed National Security Council, comprising civilians and military personnel, to run Pakistan in the interim. In 2001 he assumed the Presidency. 
  • Question 5
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    Read the following statement and choose the correct explanation of democracy. "Democracy guarantees the freedom of press, liberty, franchise and equal opportunity to all citizens." Which one of the following is true in case of democracy? 
    Solution
    In the above-given options, the statement that truly explains the concept of democracy is: "India  grants adult franchise to all the citizens above the age of 18 years". Whereas, Saudi Arabia has purely monarchy form of government; Myanmar has a unitary parliamentary republic system and Pakistan has federal form of government.
  • Question 6
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    Which one of the following form of governments is best to maintain unity in the diversity?
    Solution
    Democracy is form of government which ensures equal participation of all the people in political system without any discrimination whatsoever. Democracy is best suited form of governance to give place to attributes of secularism, equality which results in unity of people belonging to different backgrounds. 
  • Question 7
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    An example of indirect participation of people in the democracy is _____________.
    Solution
    Social Movements are organised group of people having common purpose and work toward a common goal. Social movement are organised or sometimes informal who launch their mode of work toward bringing a social change. A movement of people is always a collective action, it may either work toward bringing a change or resisting a change and they may be organised or non organised having different modes to achieve their aim.
  • Question 8
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    One of the demerits of democracy is that __________________.
    Solution
    Democracy is otherwise considered as a best form of governance because of the features such as popular sovereignty, equality, rule of law etc. People who are not aware or literate in matter of their right are easily befooled by politicians and authority. Many are deprived of their right and unfair practices seep in the free and fair system. Bribery, embazzlement are some of the example of corruption prevailing in democracy.
  • Question 9
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    What do democratic values contain?
    Solution

    Democratic values contain basic principles of democratic government across the regions. Democracy requires three fundamental principles:

    1. Upward control, i.e. sovereignty residing at the lowest levels of authority
    2. Political Equality
    3. Social norms by which individuals and institutions only consider acceptable acts that reflect the first two principles of upward control and political equality.

  • Question 10
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    In a democracy, political leaders keep changing and this leads to _____________.
    Solution
    In a democratic form of government, the political leaders are elected by the citizens of  the country. Like in India the representatives hold their seats for a period of five years. So, elections in India are held after every 5 years and because of this the dictatorial form of government is avoided. However, this also leads to instability in the governance of the country as well as in the government.
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