According to the text, how much of globe is still not under democratic government?

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(a)

One fourth

(b)

Two fourth

(c)

Three fourth

(d)

None of these

According to the text, how much of the world is working under democratic government?

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(a)

One fourth

(b)

Two fourth

(c)

Three fourth

(d)

None of these

Which among the given is the dominant form of government in the contemporary world?

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(a)

Dictatorship

(b)

Democracy

(c)

Military rule

(d)

None of these

Which act is considered the watch dog of democracy?

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(a)

The information to Right Act

(b)

The Right to Live Act

(c)

The Right to Information Act

(d)

None of these

What are the qualifications of democracy?

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(a)

The rulers elected by the people must take all the major decisions

(b)

Elections must offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers.

(c)

The choice and opportunity should be available to all the people on an equal basis

(d)

All of the above

How do we define a good democracy?

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A good democracy is the form of government in which people get equal status and opportunities in the decision-making process. Government is also limited by basic rules of the constitution and rights of the citizens.

Which is the most common form of democracy in today's world and why?

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(a)

The most common form of democracy in today's world is representative democracy because most of the modern democracies involve large number of people in the decision-making process.

What distinguishes democracy from other forms of government?

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Democracy unlike other forms of government requires all its citizens to take part in the political process.

What does the challenge of deepening involve?

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(a)

The challenge of deepening of democracy involves strengthening of the institutions and practices of democracy.

Are legal reforms sufficient to overcome the challenges of democracy?

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(a)

No, legal reforms are not sufficient or effective to meet the challenges unless they are backed by political parties, politically-conscious citizens and movements.

"A challenge is an opportunity for progress". Support the statement with your arguments.

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(a)

How are some countries in the world facing foundational challenge of democracy? Explain with examples.

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(a)

"The challenge of expansion is very common which an established democracy faces". Comment.

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Explain any three aspects of challenge of expansion of democracy.

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(a)

Explain the challenge of deepening of democracy by stating three points.

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(a)

What are the major challenges to democracy in India? Explain.

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(a)

What must not take place in a democracy if it is a good democracy?

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(a)

'Most of the democracies of the world face the challenge of expansion and challenge of deepening of democracy'? Justify the statement.

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(a)

What is a challenge? Explain the three major challenges before the countries of the world regarding democracy?

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Examine the features of democracy in its expanded form.

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