Very ShortAnswer-Class-10-Civics- Chapter 5 outcomes of democracy

Very ShortAnswer-Class-10-Civics- Chapter 5 outcomes of democracy

Q1. Explain the ways in which democracy can be redefined to make democracy more effective.

Ans : Ways in which democracy can be redefined to make democracy more effective:

a. Ensures that views of minority are respected.

b. Eliminates caste, religion and gender based discrimination.

c. People enjoy extensive rights from right to vote to participate in elections.

d. People enjoy social and economic rights.

 Q2. Explain any three weaknesses of democracy.

Ans : a. Democracies take more time in decision-making.

b. Democracies fall short of elections that provide a fair chance to everyone and subjecting every decision to public debate.

c. The routine tales of corruption are enough to convince that democracies are not free of evil.

Q3. Describe the favourable conditions generally provided to people under a democratic rule.

Ans : 

Favourable conditions generally provided to people under a democratic rule are:

a. It promotes dignity to everyone irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

b. It ensures freedom of the individual.

c. It provides equal status and opportunity.

d. It provides positive reservation for women and other advantages for discriminated groups.

Q4. How can a democratic government be made accountable? Explain.

Ans :   A democratic government can be made accountable by:

a. Conducting discussions and negotiations.

b. Ensuring transparency.

c. Holding regular, free and fair elections,

d. Having open public debates.

Q5. What are the expected outcomes of democracy? Explain.

Ans : The expected outcomes of democracy are as follows:

a. A government that is chosen and accountable to the people is called democratic government.

b. A government that is responsive to the needs of  the people.

c. Economic growth and development reducing all forms of inequality and end of poverty.

d. Accommodating all social diversities.

e. Ensuring the dignity and freedom of the individuals.

Q6. Discuss any three factors that describe the successful working of democracy in India.

Ans : Factors for the success of democracy:

a. Transparency of democracy.

b. It is accountable and responsible of ruling.

c. It provides legitimacy.

d. It accommodates government of social diversity.

e. It provides dignity and freedom to the citizens.

Q7. What outcomes can one reasonably expect of democracies?

Ans : The outcomes one can reasonably expect of the democracy are:

a. In the political sphere—Right to vote, right to contest.

b. In the economic sphere—minimised economic inequalities.

c. In the social sphere—Equal protection to women, SCs, STs and OBCs.

Q8. How is democratic government known as responsive government? Explain with an example.

Ans : A democratic government has to be responsive to the needs of its citizens.

a. Through pressure groups and public protests, the democratic government can check the popularity of its decisions and mechanism of administering justice.

b. A government which is able to respond to grievances faster is able to avoid confrontation and provide good governance.

Q9. State any three merits of democracy.

Ans : Merits of Democracy are: a. Democracy assures equality in every spheres of life like political, social and economic.

b. It upholds basic individual liberties like freedom of speech, etc.

c. Due obedience to laws.

Q10. Examine the political outcome of democracy.

Ans : a. Right to the citizens to choose their leaders and keep check on them.

b. If required people can participate in decision making either directly or indirectly or through representatives.

c. It produces accountable, responsible and legitimate government.