10th Class Social Science Outcomes of Democracy Question Bank Long Answer Type - Outcome of Democracy

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    Why do people prefer democracy? Explain with four reasons.                                                          [Delhi 2008]

    Answer:

    People do prefer democracy because of various reasons like:
    (a) Democracy promotes equality among citizens. In democracy each citizen is given equal rights and freedoms. There is no discrimination on the basis of religion caste colour etc. Democracy aims at equitable distribution of income and products among citizens.
    (b) Democracy enhances dignity of individuals. Democracy permits political equality for all its citizens. No individual is discriminated against on the basis of caste religion class or gender. In democracy there is absence of any domination and conflicts. Thus it implies every citizen enjoys dignity and freedom in democracy.
    (c) Quality involves in decision-making. As democracy is based on deliberation and negotiations it improves the quality of decision making. In democracy every citizen takes part in the decision-making process either directly or indirectly through the elected representatives.
    (d) Democracy provides acceptable method to resolve conflict. Democracy provides an effective and acceptable method to resolve conflicts. It tries to reduce tension. The majority works with minority. Besides democracy provides room to correct mistakes through deliberations and discussion in the legislature.
     


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