(a) Evaluate the outcomes of democracy in the economic sector of the country.

(i) Economic development depends on several factors: country’s population, size, global situation, cooperation from other countries, economic priorities adopted by the country, etc.

(ii) Equality being one of the basic principles in democracy it is expected from democracies to reduce economic inequalities.

(iii) Democracy encourages economic growth through reforms and policies.

(iv) Democracy promotes initiatives like Make in India and MGNREGA.

(v) The policies of globalization and liberalization adopted by democracies have encouraged international trade leading to progress.

(vi) It strengthens infrastructure projects.

(vii) It expands digital economy.

(viii) It supports easy loans, subsidies and enhances agricultural growth.

(ix) It focuses on renewable energy for sustainable development.

(b) Evaluate the outcomes of democracy in the social sector of the country.

(i) Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens.

(ii) It negotiates social differences.

(iii) It reduces the possibility of tensions.

(iv) It produces a method to resolve conflicts.

(v) It has the ability to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts.

(vi) The majority needs to work with minority so that governments function to represent the general view.

(vii) Elections ensure the formation of majority government representing diversity and not a majoritarian one.