Class 10 Social Science - Democratic Politics - Chapter Challenges to Democracy NCERT Solutions | Writing your own definition of a good de
Writing your own definition of a good democracy.
A country with a government which has been elected freely and equally by its all citizens is a good Democracy. It is a system of government which involves majority decision-making. In democracy an organization is controlled by its members, who freely and equally participate in the decision-making processes.
“Democracy is the experience of life itself – always changing, infinite variety, sometimes zig-zag and more valuable for having adversity.” – Jimmy Carter, American President, in his speech to the Indian Parliament.
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Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power sharing. Identify those which are in favour of power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below? Power sharing:
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B. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness
C. delays decision making process
D. accommodates diversities
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Match List I (organisations and struggles) with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
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List II
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Congress Party
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National Democratic Alliance
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Bharatiya Janta Party
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Communist Party of India (Marxist)
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(iii) Single issue movement C. Women’s movement
(iv) Political party D. Fertiliser dealers, association
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