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Analyse the conditions… (Class 10 Social Science 2023, Q32b)

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Social ScienceCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2023, set 32/2/1 · 5 marks · Long answer

CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2023: question 32(b)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2023, paper 32/2/1, section D, question 32(b), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q32(b) · 5 marks · Long answerOutcomes of Democracy

Analyse the conditions under which democracies promote dignity and freedom of citizens.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2023 board paper, set 32/2/1.

Hints

Open one hint at a time and try again before the next.

Hint 1

Why do people value respect and freedom?

Hint 2

How are women and disadvantaged groups treated in a democracy?

Hint 3

How does awareness help citizens?

Step-by-step solution

Each step shows the marks it earns, as an examiner would award them. Checked by an independent re-solve from the question paper.

  1. Every individual wants respect from fellow beings, and the passion for respect and freedom is the basis of democracy.

    1 mark

  2. Democracies throughout the world have recognised dignity and freedom in principle, though achieved in different degrees.

    1 mark

  3. Equal treatment of women is a necessary ingredient of a democratic society, which promotes their dignity.

    1 mark

  4. Democracy has strengthened the claims of disadvantaged and discriminated groups, such as the fight against caste inequality.

    1 mark

  5. People have developed awareness and the ability to look critically at power, which protects freedom.

    1 mark

Answer: Democracy promotes dignity and freedom by recognising them in principle, treating women equally, backing the disadvantaged and building critical awareness.

Where the marks are

  • Desire for respect and freedom is basic to democracy (1 mark)
  • Recognition in principle, in varying degrees (1 mark)
  • Equal treatment of women (1 mark)
  • Strengthens claims of the disadvantaged (1 mark)
  • Awareness and critical ability (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Outcomes of Democracy, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2023 board paper, set 32/2/1: every question, by section.

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