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Social Science · 2022 · 5 marks
CBSE 2022 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q9
"Democracy is a better form of government than any other alternative." Analyse the statement.Analyse the reasons for the overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.
"Democracy is a better form of government than any other alternative." Analyse the statement.
Analyse the reasons for the overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.
Marking-scheme solution
(i) Promotes equality among citizens
(ii) Enhances the dignity of the individual
(iii) Improves the quality of decision-making
(iv) Provides a method to resolve conflicts
(vi) Allows room to correct mistakes
(vii) Accountable, transparent and legitimate governance.
OR
(b) Analyse the reasons for the overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.
(i) Democratic government is peoples’ own government.
(ii) Countries want to elect their representative by themselves.
(iii) Democracy provides dignity and freedom to its citizens.
(iv) Democracy accommodates social diversity.
(v) Democracy is based on the idea of discussion and negotiation.
(vi) Decision-making is based on norms and procedures and its transparency.
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