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

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

Q1. “Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens.” Support the statement with any three suitable arguments.

Ans : The statement is correct that democracy leads to peaceful and harmonious life. Arguments for the statement:

a.Democracies accommodate various social divisions.

b. Democracies usually develop a procedure to conduct competitions. This reduces the possibility  of these tensions becoming explosive or violent.

c. No doubt, no society can fully and permanently resolve conflicts among different groups. We can certainly learn to respect these differences.

Q2. “The cost of time that democracy pays is perhaps worth it.” Justify.

Ans : a. Imagine a government that may take decisions very fast. But it may take decisions that are not accepted by the people and may, therefore, face problems.

b. In contrast, the democratic government will take more time to follow procedure before arriving at a decision.

c. However, because it has followed procedure, its decisions may be more acceptable to the people and more effective. So, the cost of time that democracy pays is perhaps worth It.

Q3. “Democracies are not appearing to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities.” Analyse the statement.

Ans :Democracy and the economic outcomes:

a. Slow economic development and economic growth due to population.

b. Basic needs of life, such as food clothing, shelter are difficult to achieve

c. Prevalence of economic inequalities.

 d. Poverty is still a big issue.

e. Allocation of resources in few hands.

f. Unjust distribution of goods and opportunities.

Q4. “Transparency is the most important feature of democracy?” Analyse.

Ans : a. Transparency is the most important feature of democracy:

b. Democracy ensures that decision-making will be based on certain norms and procedures.

c. So, a citizen who wants to know if a decision was taken through correct procedures can find this out.

d. The citizen has the right and the means to examine the process of decision-making. This is known as transparency.

Q5. Describe the role of citizens in a democracy.

Ans : The role of citizens in a democracy are as follows:

a. Citizens exercise their rights and freedoms and get benefited from democratic set-up.

b. They must be aware of their rights and duties.

c. They should be aware of the issues and problems the country is facing.

d. They must cooperate in maintaining law and order.

e. People must consider other’s needs and interest also.

 Q6. “A public expression of dissatisfaction with democracy shows the success of democratic project.” Justify the statement.

Ans :“A public expression of dissatisfaction with democracy shows the success of democratic project” as:

a. It shows that people have developed awareness and the ability to expect.

b. People look critically at power holders. They want to make democracy better.

c. They come up with expressions and complaints.

d. They value their democratic rights.

Q7. “Democracy is seen to be good in principle but felt to be not so good in practice.” Justify the statement.

Ans : Democracy is seen to be good in principles but not in practice because of the following reasons:

 a. The decision-making process in democracy is time taking, whereby justice delayed is justice denied.

b. The tyranny of the majority overrides the will of the minority.

c. Corruption and red-tapism dominates the functioning of democracies.

d. An illiterate and uninformed electorate fails to give itself a legitimate and accountable government.

e. The role of charismatic leaders and dynastic politics dominates political cultures.

Q8. Explain the condition under which dignity and freedom of the citizens can be  promoted.

Ans : The conditions are as follows:

a. To promote the dignity and freedom of the citizens, all individuals should be treated as equal. Once this principle is recognised, it becomes easier for individuals to wage a struggle against what is not acceptable legally and morally.

b. Claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated for equal status and equal opportunity should be strengthened. Inequalities and atrocities lack moral and legal foundations.

Q9. How democracies have been able to reduce poverty? Elaborate.

 Ans : a. Democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities. Although majority of voters constitute the poverty ridden group, yet democratically elected government do not appear to be as keen to address the question of poverty as you would expect them to.

b. Situation is much worse in some of the countries where people depend upon rich countries for food supplies.

c. But even then democracy is favoured , because it provides the opportunity to change the rulers.

Q10. Are democracies based on political and economic equalities? Explain.

Ans : Democracy is based on political equality:

a. All citizens have equal role in electing representatives.

b. Parallel to the process of bringing individuals into the political arena, we find growing economic inequalities.

c. Democracy does not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities.

d. The ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and income.

e. At the bottom of the society, the people have very little to depend on.

f. It is difficult to meet their basic needs of life, such as food, clothing, house, education and health.