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Social Science · 2025 · 5 marks
Outcomes of DemocracyDemocracy's Examination Never Gets Over: Expectations and Complaints5 marksEvaluatelong answer
CBSE 2025 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q32
(a) "One distinct feature of democracy is that its scrutiny never ends." Explain the statement with appropriate arguments.
(a)
"One distinct feature of democracy is that its scrutiny never ends." Explain the statement with appropriate arguments.
OR
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"Democratic system is better than other systems." Explain the statement with appropriate arguments.
Marking-scheme solution
(i) As democracy passes one test, it produces another test.
(ii) As people get some benefits of democracy they ask for more and want to make democracy better.
(iii) In a democratic setup people always come up with more expectations.
(iv) It could be considered as a testimony to the success of democracy.
(v) It shows that people have developed awareness and the ability to expect and to look critically at power holders and the high and the mighty.
(vi) A public expression of dissatisfaction with democracy shows the success of the democratic project.
(vii) It transforms people from the status of a subject into that of a citizen.
(b) “Democratic system is better than other systems.” Explain the statement with appropriate arguments.
(i) It promotes equality among citizens.
(ii) It enhances the dignity of the individual.
(iii) It improves the quality of decision-making.
(iv) It provides a method to resolve conflicts.
(v) It allows room to correct mistakes.
(vi) It is an accountable form of government.
(vii) It is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiations.
(viii) It is responsive form of government.
(ix) It is a legitimate government.
(x) It accommodates social diversity
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