(A) "Democracy stands much superior to any other forms of governments in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual." Support the statement with…

promoting dignity and freedom of the individual’. Support the statement with suitable arguments. i Every individual wants respect from fellow beings. ii The passion for respect and freedom are the basis of democracy. iii Respect to and equal treatments of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society. iv Democracy in India has strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated for equal status and equal opportunity. v Democracy values rights. vi It enhances the dignity of the individual. vii Democracy has the ability to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts.

(B) “Democracy produces an accountable, responsive and legitimate government.” Support the statement with argument. i The democratic government develops mechanisms for citizens to hold the government accountable and mechanisms for citizens to take part in decision-making. ii Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiations. iii Regular, free and fair election. iv Open public debate on major policies and legislations. v Citizens have right to information about government and its functioning. vi It promotes equality among citizens. vii It provides a method to resolve conflicts. viii It gives respect to the integrity of people. ix Equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society x Democracy is responsive to the needs of the people. xi Democracy gives moral force to individual freedom and dignity. xii Democracy promotes equal status and equal opportunity to the disadvantaged. xiii It is transparent as whatever policies govt. is forming, the knowledge of the same is there with the people also. xiv A democratic government is a legitimate government. xv They accommodate differences